Our Goddard School Teachers

Ms. Mary and Mr. Zach bring a wealth of experience and passion to The Goddard School of Middle River. Ms. Mary holds a degree in Early Childhood Education from St. Vincent College and has over 15 years of experience in the field. Her dedication to creating nurturing, engaging learning environments helps children build the confidence and curiosity that lead to lifelong success. Mr. Zach began his career as a Pre-K teacher at The Goddard School in Forest Hill, where he developed a love for guiding young learners through hands-on exploration and discovery. Together, they opened The Goddard School of Middle River in 2016, combining their expertise and shared vision to provide families with a warm, supportive, and high-quality early childhood education experience. Their commitment to The Goddard philosophy runs deep, their two oldest children attended The Goddard School from infancy through Pre-K, and they look forward to welcoming their newest little one to the Goddard family in 2026.

Mr. Dave is an Owner here at The Goddard School in Middle River! He has over 25 years of experience working with children, and has been a part of The Goddard School Franchise since 2005. Mr. Dave has his Bachelor’s of Arts Degree from Gettysburg College. Mr. Dave can think of no other work environment that is more fun and rewarding than a Pre-School. He believes that young children are always happy and eager to learn. He feels that it is extremely gratifying to know he is providing a safe, happy, and educational program that allows parents to walk out of his school with peace of mind. Mr. Dave has also enjoyed watching his own grandchildren grow physically, socially, and cognitively throughout their journey with The Goddard School.

Ms. Kelly is the Director of Education here at The Goddard School in Middle River! She gained experience working with young children in the Pre-School setting while completing her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education at Towson University. She is also credentialed by MSDE at a level 6. She has been a member of our school for more than 7 years! Ms. Kelly worked as a lead infant teacher prior to being promoted to an administrative role. One thing she enjoys about working with children is that every day is exciting! She believes she learns so much from the children she works with. The book “Love You Forever,” by Robert Munsch, is Ms. Kelly’s favorite children’s book because her mom read it to her when she was younger!

Ms. Bryanna is the Director of Operations here at The Goddard School in Middle River! She has her Bachelor's in Psychology from West Virginia University. She has several years of previous experience working both here and at our sister school in Forest Hill. She has been with our school for more than 6 years! She worked as a lead two-year-old teacher before becoming a member of our administrative team. Ms. Bryanna believes that being patient and understanding with children is of the utmost importance in the field of child development and is dedicated to providing that to all of the children in her care!