As the proud owner of The Goddard School since 1998, I am happy to introduce to you my Directors and Faculty. They are truly the people that have helped me establish and maintain our excellent program over the years. Please be sure to take a look at their brief introductions and call to schedule a time to come in and meet them. Establishing a place to work that is fun, fair and respectful has been a goal of mine since we opened. With many of our staff having taught here at The Goddard School for many years, I am pleased to have met this goal and will continue into the future. I am actively involved with the children on a daily basis and wouldn't have it any other way. While I also maintain all the financial, security and supervisory roles, my favorite time is the time in the classroom. My wife, Heather and I have three children and we use our personal parenting experiences to assist us in our understanding of children and their parents' daily challenges. My BA is in Child Psychology and I use this background and training daily to enrich the lives of children here at The Goddard School. I have been an EMT since 1988 and worked at Suburban Hospital in the Emergency Room for 8 years prior to opening the school. This background, combined with the years of volunteering for various EMS services pays off with the bumps and bruises that tend to occur as children explore their outside world. I have coached soccer teams, volunteered as a CASA child advocate and helped out in various volunteer roles through my children's experience in the public schools. I served on the Carroll County Planning and Zoning Commission Board from 2008 to 2019 and currently serve our community as the chairman of the Board of Directors for Carroll Hospital Center. I am committed to providing a safe, loving environment for children to learn and grow. One of the ways I do this is by maintaining a happy, respectful and fair place for people to work. Consistent staff helps provide the stability and knowledge necessary to guide each child, individually, as they develop through our program. As you look around, please include us on your list to visit and allow us the opportunity to share with you our program, our teachers and our facility. Thanks for visiting our web site, please email us at DEldersburgMD@GoddardSchools.com or call us directly at 410-549-8822 to set up a time to come in. https://www.goddardschool.com/parent-resources/parenting-under-five

Ms. Kelly is our Director here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has been a part of The Goddard School since 2002 and worked in many different classrooms before she was promoted to the Administrative Team. Ms. Kelly has been the Director since 2009. She has a dual degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education from Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania. Ms. Kelly has over 20 years of experience working with children of all ages. As Director, she is actively involved in the everyday education and welfare of the children. She enjoys assisting the teachers in the classrooms and working with all of the students. She also loves being able to get to know every child that walks through the door. Ms. Kelly's favorite part of the job is the wonderful feeling she gets while watching a child learn and grow. Just knowing she has been a part of that process makes life a whole lot better. Ms. Kelly works very hard to create a warm, loving, and safe environment for all the children and staff.

Ms. Morgan is our current Assistant Director here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She started at Goddard in 2011 as a float teacher as she worked through college. Once Ms. Morgan received her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Towson University, she became a Lead Pre-K teacher and Summer Camp Director. She left Goddard in 2018 to pursue teaching in Baltimore County Public Schools as a Kindergarten Teacher where she resided for 3 years. After trying the public school system for a while, she realized that she is best suited in a childcare setting. Ms. Morgan is thrilled to be back at the Goddard School to challenge herself as she steps into more of a leadership role! She prides herself on providing a comfortable and welcoming environment and cannot wait to create that for your children!

Ms. Sam is an Assistant Director here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She has worked in childcare for the last 10 years and holds her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Towson University. Ms. Sam also holds her School Age and Preschool certifications and has experience teaching Kindergarten, Pre-k, 2's, and special needs. While she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Ms. Sam is obsessed with her GoldenDoodle, Boomer, and Christmas! She is so excited to be at Goddard and make a difference in the student's lives.

Ms. Peggy is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has been with Goddard since November 2019 and has been in the field since 1986. Ms. Peggy has worked extremely hard to obtain her Infants/Toddlers, Preschool, School-Age and Director certifications. She became a teacher because of her love for children. Seeing the children get excited when they learn something new pushes her to keep being a positive role model in the students lives.

Ms. Tiffany is a Lead Teacher and Closing Supervisor at the Goddard School. Ms. Tiffany received her Bachelor's in Mathematics with a concentration in Secondary Education from Towson University and is currently working on her Masters in Finance at the University of Baltimore. Ms. Tiffany has worked at the Goddard School in Eldersburg since 2013, mainly in our School-Age program. She is excited to build relationships with new faces and reminisce on experiences with returning students.

Ms. Abbye is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She attended Coastal Carolina University to start her early childhood education and finished at Howard Community College where she obtained her Preschool Certification and continues to further her education! Ms. Abbye is a mommy to a little boy named Reece who also attends the Goddard school. She also loves to garden, spend time with her family and do home improvement projects. She is very happy to be teaching her friends at Goddard!!

Ms. Amy is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She currently holds her Infant/Toddler and Preschool certifications. Ms. Amy is the proud mom of 3 girls and the grandmother to 3 wonderful grandchildren. Her career in Early Childhood Education started over 20 years ago. Ms. Amy's goals for children are to have fun and to treat each moment as a teachable moment. She will work hard to continually create a warm, loving, and inviting environment.

Ms. Bette is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She graduated from Towson in 1971 with a BA in Elementary Education and currently holds her Preschool and School-Age certifications. She substituted in the school system from 1981-1990, and then began working in childcare. Ms. Bette has worked with all ages, infant through school-age and has been at the Goddard School since 2013. She is married and has raised two boys. In her free time, Ms. Bette enjoys reading all kinds of books as well as knit very simple patterns and takes piano lessons.

Ms. Catie is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary/Middle Special Education from Towson University. Ms. Catie has been working with children of all ages for the over 10 years. She enjoys spending time with her family and friends as well as looking at cows. In her spare time, Ms. Catie coaches cheerleading at Liberty High School and loves bonding with her stepdaughter, Ali! Ms. Catie is excited to provide a fun and nurturing environment for all Goddard kiddos!

Ms. Denise is a Lead Pre-K Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg and has been with us since 1999. Ms. Denise has her Bachelor's Degree in Family Studies from Towson University and currently holds her Infant/Toddler, Preschool and School-Age certifications. She has worked with children of various ages, but has spent a majority of her time with Pre-K. Ms. Denise enjoys preparing our Pre-K students for Kindergarten! She feels the students benefit every day from a well-structured classroom, which is packed full of fun learning and social activities.

Ms. Diane is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She currently holds her Infant/Toddler and Preschool certifications and has been a preschool teacher since 2017. Ms. Diane enjoys spending time with her granddaughters as much as possible! She also enjoys crocheting and pencil coloring books. Ms. Diane is very happy to be a Goddard School teacher.

Ms. Heather is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She currently holds her Infant/Toddler and Preschool Certifications. Ms. Heather loves teaching and creating a nurturing environment for all of her students. In her free time, she loves to create items for her small business and play soccer, which she has done for 18 years! Ms. Heather is very excited to make an impact on her students' lives!

Ms. Jen is a Lead Teacher in our Savanna Smilers classroom and has her Infant/Toddler and Preschool certifications. She has been in childcare for twenty years, both as a nanny and in centers, and has worked at Goddard since May of 2021. Ms. Jen has a beautiful daughter, Rebecca, who is in Elementary school. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her daughter outside. Ms. Jen and Rebecca both really enjoy Goddard and feel right at home.

Ms. Kristen is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has been an educator for over twelve years and has been with The Goddard School for almost eight years, three of which were at the Eldersburg location. Ms. Kristen is passionate about teaching and enjoys shaping the hearts and minds of our future leaders. From a young age, she knew her life would be dedicated to teaching young children! Ms. Kristen has been married for 10 years and she is a mom to a wonderful 16 year old boy. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, watching her kiddo play sports, crafting, and traveling. Family and teaching is her life!

Ms. Laura is a Lead Pre-K Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg She has worked in childcare since 2006 and has been at the Goddard School since 2020. Ms. Laura graduated in 2012 from Stevenson University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education. One of her favorite parts of working with young children is being able to make connections with each and every one of them. She also enjoys watching them grow over throughout each year. When she is not working with children, Ms. Laura enjoys traveling, tap dancing, diamond art and latch hooking. Ms. Laura has been to three countries, Italy, Greece and London! She hopes to add more to the list soon!

Ms. Lauren is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has worked in the childcare setting for the last 14 years and currently holds her Associate’s degree in General Studies as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Ms. Lauren is currently in the process of obtaining her Master’s degree in Child and Adolescent Development. She has both her Preschool and Infant/Toddler certifications. Ms. Lauren absolutely adores working with children and loves seeing them constantly learning new things while at school. During her downtime, outside of work, Ms. Lauren loves to watch sports, go hiking, and playing with her Doberman puppy!

Ms. Lauren is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Science. She has eleven years of teaching experience in child care and holds her Infant/Toddler, Preschool, and School-Age certifications. Her favorite thing about teaching is seeing the children excited to come to school every day and developing a special bond with each of them. In Ms. Lauren’s free time, she loves being with family and friends, baking, gardening, and traveling!

Ms. Mary is a Lead Preschool Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has been working as a teacher at the Goddard School since 2018. She has taught many different age groups, but Preschool is her favorite! Ms. Mary is originally from Missouri where she attended William Woods University and majored in Elementary Education. Ms. Mary also holds her Preschool and School-Age certifications. She has two beautiful daughters and four wonderful stepchildren. When she is not busy teaching or spending time with her family, she enjoys learning to cook Greek dishes, cake decorating, and gardening. Ms. Mary enjoys planning fun, educational activities and watching the children's faces light up with excitement and their little brains fill with curiosity and questions!

Ms. Rebecca is a Lead Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg and has been with us since 2013. She holds both her Infant/Toddler and Preschool certifications. Ms. Rebecca is in pursuit of her bachelor’s degree in Family Science from Towson University. In her free time, she loves to babysit, practice photography, go to concerts, and read. Ms. Rebecca’s favorite part of being a teacher is making a positive impact on the lives of each child and their family.

Ms. Tangie is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She currently holds her Infant & Toddler and Preschool certifications. Ms. Tangie has been in childcare for about 10 years, including 3 years as a nanny. She has worked with just about all ages and enjoys each one of them for different reasons. When she is not working, Ms. Tangie enjoys spending time with her family, especially her daughter, Haleigh.

Ms. Arianna is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She recently graduated from Century High School and plans to go to community college to pursue a career in Education. In her free time, Ms. Arianna loves to spend time with her family and friends. She chose to work in childcare because she enjoys spending time with children and learning more about their development.

Ms. Brenda is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She graduated from South Carroll High School where she studied Early Childhood Education. Following graduation, she became a professional nanny where she provided private care for children for several years before raising a family of her own. Ms. Brenda has been on our Goddard School Team since 2010. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.

Ms. Charlene is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has been here at The Goddard School since 2004! She enjoys working with the children and believes their minds are like sponges that can absorb everything around them. Ms. Charlene is the proud mother of a daughter and a son as well as a grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren. In her spare time, she likes to surround herself with family and friends as well as go on walks and watch movies.

Ms. Desiree is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has worked at the Goddard School since 2007 and has experience will all age groups. Ms. Desiree loves spending time with her daughter, Kaylee. She is a cheer coach and coordinator for Catoctin Cougars, which Kaylee cheers for as well! Ms. Desiree enjoys concerts, riding motorcycles, and watching scary movies.

Ms. Kendall is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School. She started with us in 2021 and has been babysitting since the age of 13. Ms. Kendall is a junior at Liberty High School and has ambitions of becoming an Elementary School Art Teacher. She is very passionate about helping people and cannot wait to interact with the children.

Ms. Lauren is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School. She is a graduate of Century High School and has been working at Goddard since November 2021. Ms. Lauren currently attends Towson University, studying Nursing. She is excited to learn and grow as a person while working with the children.

Ms. Layla is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has primarily worked in our preschool classroom since 2021, but has decided to make the switch to our infant classroom as she enjoys caring for the little ones! Ms. Layla is working towards obtaining her Infant/Toddler certification to become a Lead Teacher! She loves sports and is currently in school studying Communications to achieve her dream job of becoming a sports journalist. On the weekends, she enjoys going to football, baseball, and basketball games with her dad and friends. When at home, she likes to cook, scroll on social media, and watch Netflix.

Ms. Madison is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She enjoys working out at the gym, reading books, and going on adventures. Her goals are to lead a good example and to support children in being the best they can. She will always be there to lend a helping hand and encourage each child to learn, make, and explore.

Ms. Michele is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. After working over 25 years in an office setting, she decided she wanted to try something new with meaning and a purpose. Ms. Michele is currently working on receiving her Infant & Toddler certification. Being part of a young child’s life during their childhood journey is very rewarding to her. Ms. Michele is excited to work with all of the kids and help them in any way she can! During her time off, she enjoys being anywhere near the water. She also enjoys spending her free time with her family and two dogs.

Ms. Mikayla is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She is a rising senior at Liberty High School. In her free time, Ms. Mikayla loves to play softball and spend time with her friends and family . She chose to work in childcare because she loves watching the kids grow up and learn new things everyday, and she loves the happiness they bring to her everyday at work. Fun fact, Ms. Mikayla attended Goddard when she was a young girl!

Ms. Skylar is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She is currently working towards obtaining her Preschool certification. In her free time, Ms. Skylar loves to eat popcorn and watch action movies. She chose to work in childcare because she loves being able to help children learn and grow as they get older.

Ms. Susan is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School. She has worked as a teacher in Elementary Education for the last 25 years. Ms. Susan received her Bachelor’s Degree at California University of Pennsylvania and holds her preschool certification. She taught first grade for five years and Pre-K for twenty years at local private schools. Ms. Susan has really enjoyed her years as a teacher and the highlight for her was to see the academic growth her students made throughout the year. Teaching can be exhausting, but very rewarding! In her free time, Ms. Susan enjoys long walks, bargain hunting, and going out to eat with her husband and sons.

Ms. Tori is a Lead Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She is currently a junior attending Stevenson University where she is majoring in Psychology. Ms. Tori completed her ECE completer course where she obtained her Preschool Certification. Throughout the year, Ms. Tori obtained her School Age Certification to work in our Kidz Kave classroom as a lead teacher during the summer of 2023. She is very excited to be working with students and their families at the Goddard School.

Ms. Kennedy is a Lead Teacher here at the Goddard School. She is a current graduate of Randolph-Macon College where she obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. Ms. Kennedy has worked in childcare throughout high school, completing a pre-school internship program where she received her 99 hours certification, as well as some internships in college. She believes it is a rewarding experience to watch children grow and flourish as they develop into lifelong learners. Aside from working, Ms. Kennedy enjoys painting and spending time with family and friends.

Ms. Sophia is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School. She is currently a junior at Mount de Sales Academy in Catonsville, Maryland. She previously volunteered here and attended summer camp at Goddard from ages five to twelve years old. She is now excited to be helping and teaching here. Ms. Sophia enjoys spending one on one time with the children and getting to know them individually. Sophia is a docent at a children’s museum in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, as well as an American Civil War historical reenactor and interpreter. She is so excited to get to know all of the kids and help them learn and grow!

Ms. Brianna is the Lead Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She holds her Infant/Toddler and Preschool Certifications and absolutely adores babies. She is expecting her first child early 2024 and is super excited to become a mom. Her early childhood education journey started in 2019 working with toddlers and she has experienced all ages from infant to preschool. Her goal for every child is to feel safe, have fun while learning and to create an atmosphere where children love coming to school.

Ms. Becky is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She graduated from Manchester Valley High School in 2020 and is planning to attend college to receive a degree in Early Childhood Education. When she is not working, Ms. Becky enjoys spending time farming, completing DIY projects, and being with her friends and family, especially her step-son. Ms. Becky is very excited to be a teacher here at the Goddard School and looks forward to making a positive impact on her students!

Ms. Logan is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She currently graduated Nursing school at Notre Dame Maryland University in December 2023! Ms. Logan's plans are to become an ER nurse after graduation to help as many people as she can. In her spare time, Ms. Logan enjoys spending time with her friends and family and relaxing.

Ms.Caitlin is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersberg. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and Psychology from Albright College as well as an Infant and Toddler certificate. Ms.Caitlin has been working with children of all ages for 10 years. She most recently worked with autistic toddlers and preteens. When she’s not teaching, you can find her reading or hosting a game night with her family and friends. Ms.Caitlin loves animals and is a mom to her dog, Potato and cat, Gumbo. She is ecstatic to work with the Goddard team to support your amazing and entertaining children!

Ms. Heather is a Lead Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She earned her Bachelor’s of Science degree in Psychology at Villa Julie and then proceeded on to the University of Baltimore to obtain her Masters degree in Applied Behavioral Psychology. Since leaving Graduate School, she has obtained a wide array of experiences working in a variety of mental health and educational fields with various ages. She definitely found her forte when she joined the behavioral health unit at Catholic Charities working within the headstart programs in Baltimore City. Teaching children Social Emotional Skills became her passion, which encouraged her to step into the world of teaching in hopes to make a bigger impact with many children on a more mass scale.

Ms. Jessica is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She is currently a student at McDaniel College pursuing a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. She has had several experiences in childcare working with children of all ages. In addition, she looks forward to getting to know each child and their interests. While she is not working, Ms. Jessica enjoys spending time with her family and friends and getting outside.

Ms. Mary is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree from Frostburg State University in Early Childhood /Elementary Education. She has also completed post graduate course work in Early Childhood Development and has worked to earn her Infant/Toddler certification. Ms. Mary has been a classroom teacher for 25 years and has experience with all age groups. Upon graduating from college, she substitute taught in various elementary schools in Carroll County, then spent the last 23 years teaching at a private preschool. In these years, Ms. Mary has enjoyed fostering and shaping the minds of children, as well as watching them learn and grow. In the classroom, she works hard to create a warm, loving, and nurturing environment with the children in her care. Aside from being in the classroom, Ms. Mary enjoys spending time with her family and friends, visiting Gettysburg, and watching Ice Hockey and football.

Ms. Megan is a Lead Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in English and Psychology from Towson University and has her Infant/Toddler and Preschool Certifications. Ms. Megan is committed to providing a safe and stimulating environment where children can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. By fostering curiosity, independence, and a passion for exploration, she aims to empower young minds and lay a strong foundation for their future success. As a proud mother of three daughters and proud owner of a black lab named Ollie, Ms. Megan understands the importance of creating a nurturing and supportive environment. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending quality time with her family, hiking, diving into a good book or watching movies.

Ms.Emily is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg and is currently a junior at Century High School. She attended Goddard when she was a young girl and she is excited to return to the school where she grew up, but as a teacher! Ms. Emily wants to pursue teaching in her future and she is very eager to help the students at Goddard achieve their fullest potential.

Ms. Katlyn is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg! She is currently attending Towson University, studying Early Childhood Education. Ms. Katlyn is excited to join the Goddard team! She loves working with children and is looking forward to nurturing their growth and learning at Goddard. Ms. Katlyn is thrilled to bring creativity and care to all children.

Ms. Sydni is an Assistant Teacher here at the Goddard School of Eldersburg. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Educational Studies and has begun schooling in Early Childhood Education from Grand Canyon University. She has worked with children of all ages for many years, starting off as a childcare volunteer straight out of high school! Ms. Sydni enjoys reading, writing, learning to play instruments, cooking, baking, and spending time with her family as much as possible. She is excited to provide a safe, fun-filled learning environment to her students.

Ms. Taylor is an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School of Eldersburg and is currently a junior at Liberty High School. She previously attended summer camp at Goddard starting at age five! She is now excited to be helping and teaching in the same environment where she was when she was a young girl. In her spare time, Ms. Taylor is a member of the Liberty High School Varsity cheerleading team and has been dancing & cheering for many years! She enjoys spending time with friends and family, especially her 2 dogs, and is very excited to build relationships here at Goddard!