Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  • Miss Yang

    Miss Yang

    Owner
    Yang Shu is the onsite owner of The Goddard School in Lexington, MA. Yang dreamed of opening a preschool for nearly a decade. When their two-year-old daughter, Nicole, was born, she and her husband, Shuo, were even more determined to find a way to fulfill their dream and give back to the community. Before opening the preschool, Yang worked in the United Arab Emirates as an assistant manager for a construction machinery company, and in Kenya for a tour and travel agency. Because of her experiences working in different countries and opening a preschool in a culturally diverse area, Yang said she wants her students to share their cultures with one another and wants to share her worldly experiences through multi-cultural programs at the Goddard School of Lexington.
  • Miss Jenny

    Miss Jenny

    Director
    Miss Jenny joined The Goddard School in March of 2019. She holds her certification in Infant, Toddlers, Preschool and is Director qualified. She has been working in childcare since 2011 and is the Director here at the Goddard School. With her degree in Early Childhood Education, she works towards continuing her growth and learning as an educator, as this is an ever-changing field. She loves working with young children because it gives her the chance to see their spark of curiosity as they explore the world. Jenny also enjoys partnering with parents to work in the best interest of each child. As the Director, she strives to assist each teacher in the growth and development of their own teaching styles.
  • Miss Brittany

    Miss Brittany

    Assistant Director
    Miss Brittany joined The Goddard School in August of 2022 and has worked with children from the ages of 6 weeks - 14 Years since 2010. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers, Preschool and is Director qualified. Brittany has her Bachelors in Health Science. Brittany continues to take classes and further her education and is the Assistant Director here at the Goddard School. She loves to watch children learn and grow as they hit their important milestones. As the Assistant Director, she continues to sharpen her relationship building skills with the children and families in our school. She is an integral part of the leadership of the school and provides support to the talented teaching team at our school. During the evenings and weekends Brittany enjoys teaching dance to elementary and middle schoolers.
  • Miss Caitlyn

    Miss Caitlyn

    Assistant Director
    Miss Caitlyn joined The Goddard School in 202. She has been working in the field since 2006 and holds her degree in Early Childhood Education. With her years of experience with children and families, she hold her certifications in Infants through PreK and carries her Director Qualifications. She loves to foster the children’s love for learning and watching them grow through the stages of development. When she is not working, she loves to travel and spend time with her family! Miss. Caitlyn looks forward to continuing to create strong loving relationships with all of the children, families, and staff as she continues her journey with our school.
  • Miss Karin

    Miss Karin

    Office Support
    Miss Karin joined The Goddard School when it opened in September of 2018 as the lead teacher in the Infant program. She holds a lead teacher certificate in Infants, Toddlers, Preschool as well as Director certificate. She has a Bachelors of Science in Elementary Education from Keuka College. Karin has been in the field of Early Childhood Education since 1993. When she is not working she loves spending time with her family and going to her beach house in New Jersey. She has worked with children of all ages from the little ones to the big ones. Her passion is creating a warm and nurturing environment where our youngest children can thrive and grow. Her favorite children’s books are “Owl Babies” and “The Big Red Barn.”
  • Miss Angelica

    Miss Angelica

    Center Support Teacher
    Miss. Angelica joined The Goddard School in October of 2022. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Angelica taught in the Oh the Places You'll Go Toddler classroom. She will be part of the Administrative team at our new sister school in Woburn, when it is projected to open in the late Fall of 2024. She is continuing to further her education through college courses. When teaching, Miss. Angelica enjoys incorporating music and reading into the classroom. She feels that children deserve an environment where they can thrive through play, imagination, and gentle guidance.
  • Miss Bridget

    Miss Bridget

    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Infant Teacher
    Miss Bridget joined The Goddard School in August of 2023. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Bridget is part of the Twinkle Twinkle Little Star teaching team. She has taught and guided children ages Infants through Preschool since 2018. She graduated from Stonehill College with a Bachelor of Arts in Health Science and a minor in Psychology and Health Care Administration. Bridget loves being a part of building confidence and security in the development of children. She helps to create a warm and loving learning environment for each child to grow and thrive.
  • Mr Brendan

    Mr Brendan

    Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Infant Teacher
    Mr. Brendan joined the Goddard School in February of 2023. He holds his certifications in Infant, Toddler and Preschool and has been in the Early Childhood Education Field since 2015. Brendan has been in all of our classrooms and has recently found his niche in our Twinkle Twinkle Little Star Infant room. When he is not teaching, his hobbies include hiking and watching movies. Brendan loves teaching because his own teachers inspired him greatly. He enjoys partnering with parents to work in the best interest of each child.
  • Miss Mattie

    Miss Mattie

    The Rainbow Fish Infant Teacher
    Miss Mattie joined the Goddard School in August of 2021. She recently became Infant, Toddler and Preschool teacher qualified. Mattie is a teacher in The Rainbow Fish Infant room. She has helped out in most of our classrooms but she has a passion for Infants. Her creativity is evident as seen in the activities and experiences she shares with the children in her classroom. Since she joined our school, she has been a wonderful support system for every classroom. Her care and compassion for the children shows through each and every day.
  • Miss Nicole

    Miss Nicole

    The Rainbow Fish Infant Teacher
    Miss Nicole joined The Goddard School in Augu st of 2019. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. She enjoys using her creative side to engage in all different art projects in her class. Nicole loves working with children because every day is a new adventure to help them grow and learn. She also has PharmD from MCPHS University and is a registered pharmacist. When she is not working she can usually be found reading or crafting with her husband and cat.
  • Miss Gael

    Miss Gael

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toddler Teacher
    Miss Gael joined The Goddard School in December of 2023. She has been working with children of all ages since 2017. She plans on continuing her education and becoming EEC certified. Miss Gael enjoys seeing the wonder in children as they learn and grow.working with children because she enjoys seeing them learn and grow as they are taught new things. Miss Gael feels children deserve to have an environment where they can grow and thrive in all aspects such as play, imagination, and gentle guidance.
  • Miss Ailani

    Miss Ailani

    The Very Hungry Caterpillar Toddler Teacher
    Miss Ailani joined The Goddard School in October of 2023. She holds her certificate in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. She has a warm and tender way with our littlest children as well as a gentle way with our older children.
  • Miss Dionne

    Miss Dionne

    Harold and the Purple Crayon Toddler Teacher
    Miss Dionne joined our Goddard Family in September of 2022. She holds her certification in Infant and Toddlers. She is part of our Harold and the Purple Crayon Toddler teaching team and helps create a curriculum for her children to grow and thrive. When she is not teaching, she enjoys crafting and traveling. She loves teaching because she gets the opportunity to watch her children learn and grow. She enjoys partnering with the parents to work in the best interest of each child in her care.
  • Miss Sarah

    Miss Sarah

    Harold and the Purple Crayon Toddler Teacher
    Miss Sarah joined The Goddard Family in October of 2019. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Sarah is a part of the Harold and the Purple Crayon Toddler teaching team. Sarah has an Associates Degree in Early Education and a Bachelors Degree of Science in Education. Her hobbies are listening to music and reading.
  • Miss Maureen

    Miss Maureen

    Oh the Places You'll Go Toddler Teacher
    Miss Reenie joined The Goddard School in August of 2023. She has worked with children and families since 1993, in a variety of settings. She started as an Assistant Teacher in our Oh the Places You'll Go Toddler classroom. Reenie became qualified in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool in the Summer of 2024. She is a natural and shows her love for helping children learn and grow. Reenie is taking college level classes to further her education in the Early Education field. She believes each child deserves a learning environment where they can thrive through play, use their imagination to explore their world, and gain an understanding of developmental milestones from gentle guidance.
  • Miss Juana

    Miss Juana

    Oh The Places You'll Go Toddler Teacher
    Miss. Juana joined The Goddard School in July of 2023. She holds her certificate in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. Juana supports the developmental growth of the children in her care through a well-rounded curriculum, and supports their growth through her kind and caring engagements. As Juana works on furthering her education in this field, she will continue to create a warm and welcoming environment for her children to grow and thrive in.
  • Miss Isabelle

    Miss Isabelle

    The Pout Pout Fish Toddler Teacher
    Miss Isabelle started with The Goddard School in July 2021! She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. She started as a center support and has found comfort in working as part of the Barnyard Dance preschool teaching team. She helps build and implement a purposeful curriculum for her age group and guides the children through each activity. Isabelle is a fun and caring teacher who enjoys watching the children learn and discover new things every day.
  • Miss Lori

    Miss Lori

    The Pout Pout Fish Toddler Teacher
    Miss Lori joined the Goddard teaching team in November of 2018. She holds her Infant, Toddler and Preschool certification. She has been in the field of education since 1998. When she is not teaching, her hobbies include collecting sea glass on the beach, shopping and spending time with her family. Lori loves teaching because she loves seeing the joy of children's faces when they discover something new. Lori feels children deserve an environment where they can thrive through play, imagination and gentle guidance.
  • Miss Emma

    Miss Emma

    Dragons Love Tacos 1 Toddler Teacher
    Miss Emma joined The Goddard School in November of 2021 through the Minuteman Vocational Program. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Emma has worked in all of our classrooms but has an affetion for the littlest of our children in the Infant and Toddler classrooms. She has a bright and fun personality that creates a wonderful learning environment for children of all ages.
  • Miss Courtney

    Miss Courtney

    Dragons Love Tacos 1 Toddler Teacher
    Miss Courtney joined The Goddard School as an intern through the Minuteman Vocational Co-op Program in December 2021. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Courtney is a nature and science lover, and likes to travel. She has a gentle way with children of all ages which lends itself to help children feel confident in a learning environment.
  • Mr Brian

    Mr Brian

    Dragons Love Tacos 2 Toddler Teacher
    Mr. Brian joined the Goddard School when it opened in September of 2018 and has been working in childcare since 1999. He has his certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Brian is part of Dragons Love Tacos Toddler teaching team. He is currently a student at Southern New Hampshire University, and is working towards his Bachelor's in Human Services. When he is not teaching Brian loves spending his time volunteering at an animal shelter and collecting comic books. Brian loves helping the children learn and explore through play and bringing nature into the classroom. His favorite children's book is "If you Give a Moose a Muffin."
  • Miss Kenia

    Miss Kenia

    Dragons Love Tacos 2 Toddler Teacher
    Miss Kenia joined The Goddard School in September of 2023 where she bacame a teacher in our Toddler program. In Spetember of 2024 Kenia will move with her class to Dragons Love Tacos 2 Toddler classroom. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. She attended Intercontinental University and received her Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Her kind and caring personality helps to develop a warm and loving learning environment for her children to grow in. Kenia's gentle approach allows the children to feel safe and secure while in her care. As she implements a well-rounded curriculum, she assists children in exploring their environment and reaching their developmental milestones.
  • Miss Aurora

    Miss Aurora

    Barnyard Dance Preschool Teacher
    Miss Aurora started her childcare career in 2020. She enjoys creating engaging activities for her class and likes to incorporate environmental-based learning. She thinks it’s important to support each child’s social and emotional well-being too. She wants to further her education and earn a master's in early education. When she is not working she loves to go for walks on the beach, visit friends, and try new recipes! Miss Aurora loves working with children because of their optimism.
  • Mr Henry

    Mr Henry

    Barnyard Dance Preschool Teacher
    Mr. Henry graduated from the University of Vermont with a Bachelor's in European History. Henry enjoys teaching because he is able to encourage children to express themselves and engage in positive ways. His gentle demeanor and positive interactions help the children feel comfortable in their environment and allow them to thrive in their development.
  • Miss Rachel

    Miss Rachel

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Preschool Teacher
    Miss Rachel joined the Goddard School in February of 2023. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Rachel is a part of our Chicka Chicka Boom Boom teaching team. She is a recent graduate of the University of Massachusetts Boston with a Bachelors in History. She is new to the Early Childhood Education field and has quickly molded into a wonderful and kind hearted teacher. She thrives to create an environment that is loving and engaging for all children to learn in.
  • Miss Myisha

    Miss Myisha

    Chicka Chicka Boom Boom Preschool Teacher
    Miss Myisha joined The Goddard School in October of 2023. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. She is part of the Dragons Love Tacos teaching team. Myisha is a CNA, likes to plan parties, and travel with her family. She has a warm and tender approach to the children in her care and as a result, they thrive and grow.
  • Mr Eliseo

    Mr Eliseo

    Where the Wilds Things Are PreK Teacher
    Mr. Eliseo joined The Goddard School in 2023. He holds a certificate in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Eliseo began his Goddard career as a part of The Pout Pout Fish Toddler classroom. In September of 2024, he will join our Where the Wild Things Are Pre-K classroom. He is looking forward to using his teaching talents in an older classroom. He uses his creativity and kind heart to create a warm and loving environment for his children to grow and thrive in. Along with working alongside his co-teacher to implement a well rounded curriculum, he works closely with the parents to ensure that each child is meeting their very important milestones and have the proper amount of support and attention through their development. Eliseo is working towards furthering his career within the Early Childhood Education Field and continue to make a healthy learning environment for his children.
  • Miss Michaela

    Miss Michaela

    Where the Wild Things Are PreK Teacher
    Miss Michaela has been in the education field since 2013. She graduated from Bridgewater State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's of Science in Early Childhood Education and Psychology. When Michaela is not teaching, she loves to sing and cook. She loves helping children explore their world and discover their strengths. Michaela's favorite children's book is "Hey! That's my Monster!."
  • Miss Autumn

    Miss Autumn

    The Kissing Hand PreK Teacher
    Miss Autumn joined The Goddard School in 2018 as an intern through the Minuteman Vocational Co-Op Program. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. Autumn is the lead teacher in our Kissing Hand Pre-K classroom. When Autumn is not teaching she enjoys singing in her church choir and hiking!
  • Mr Jacob

    Mr Jacob

    The Kissing Hand PreK Teacher
    Mr. Jacob joined the Goddard School in May of 2022. He holds his certification in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. Jacob speaks English and knows a little bit of Spanish. When he is not teaching he enjoys video and board games, playing piano, and playing with his cat Neko! Jacob loves teaching because every day he gets to share learning experiences with his students and see how they uniquely approach new situations. He aims to form partnerships with parents to best be able to teach and care for each child.
  • Miss Zinnat

    Miss Zinnat

    Center Support Assistant Teacher
    Miss. Zinnat graduated from the University of Dhaka with her Masters in Science, Food, and Nutrition. She joined the Goddard School in 2023 as a center support teacher. Zinnat engages with many different age groups and encourages them to happily engage in activities and create positive relationships with peers.
  • Miss Ellison

    Miss Ellison

    Center Support Assistant Teacher
    Miss Ellie joined The Goddard School in July 2021. She has worked in all of our classrooms and enjoys the uniqueness of each age group. She helps each classroom engage in afternoon lesson and participate in playground exploration. Ellie has a bright and fun personality that helps each classroom thrive in their learning experiences.
  • Miss Mallika

    Miss Mallika

    Center Support Teacher
    Miss Mallika Joined the Goddard School in July of 2022. She holds her certification in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. She enjoys working with all ages and helps implement a well structured curriculum all classrooms. Her calm and happy demeanor helps make the children and families feel at ease while they are in her care.
  • Miss Indira

    Miss Indira

    Center Support Teacher
    Miss Indira joined The Goddard School in January of 2024. She holds her certificate in Infants, Toddlers and Preschool. She has a warm and loving way with the littlest of our children, which lends itself to her role as a support staff member. In her spare time, she likes to take walks with her dog, travel, and shop.
  • Miss Reynolds

    Miss Reynolds

    Center Support Teacher
    Miss Reynolds joined The Goddard School in August of 2023. She holds both a Bachelor of Science and Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education She is certified in Infants, Toddlers, and Preschool. She has 8 years of in the Early Education Field and is currently a Kindergarten Teacher. Reynolds loves teaching because every day she can make a difference in a child's life. She enjoys partnering with parents to work in the best interest of each child and help them succeed in all developmental areas.
  • Miss Mackenzie

    Miss Mackenzie

    Center Support Assistant Teacher
    Miss. Mackenzie attends Minuteman High School and is pursuing a certification in the Early Childhood Education Program. Her hobbies include Reading, Arts & Crafts, swimming, writing, and babysitting. She enjoys working with children because she loves to watch them learn new things. Mackenzie has a passion for creating a safe and nurturing environment in order to help the children grow, learn, and develop in positive ways!
  • Miss Isabelle

    Miss Isabelle

    Center Support Assistant Teacher
    Miss. Bella attends Minuteman Regional Highschool and is part of the Early Childhood Education program. During her time in the program, she has had the opportunity to gain experience working with children ages 6 weeks old to 5 years old. Bella's goal is to help children learn and grow in an environment where they are free to be themselves and explore their world at their own pace.
  • Miss Ella

    Miss Ella

    Center Support Assistant Teacher
    Miss Ella joined the Goddard School as part of the Early Childhood Education program through Minuteman Vocational Highschool where she has had the opportunity to work on site and gain experience while attending school. During her time here, she has used her knowledge of young children to engage with many different age groups and create a fun and loving learning experience for every age!
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