Our Goddard School Teachers

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

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. 

  • Ms Sheeba
    Ms Sheeba
    On Site Owner
    Ms. Sheeba is originally from Texas and has been in Maryland since 1990. She has been the proud owner of The Goddard School in Marriottsville since 2003 and is now the proud owner here in Frederick. She has two daughters; one of whom is one of the first Graduates of the Goddard School in Marriottsville. Ms. Sheeba loves the responsibility of educating and nurturing young children. Let me show you what sets our program apart from other centers!
  • Ms Bace
    Ms Bace
    Director of Education
    Ms. Bace has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Hood College. She joined The Goddard School in 2002 and taught Kindergarten at The Goddard School for 6 years. During that time, she was promoted to Assistant Director and has been the Director of Education since 2008. I invite you to experience the Goddard difference!
  • Ms Jessica
    Ms Jessica
    Assistant Director
    Ms. Jessica has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Biological Sciences from University of Maryland Baltimore County. She has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification, Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification, School Age Teacher Certification, and 45 Hour Administrator Training. She is currently pursuing an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Frederick Community College. Her child care experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Jessica joined The Goddard School administrative team in 2016. Ask me about the private preschool experience!
  • Ms Emily
    Ms Emily
    Infant Teacher
    Ms. Emily is currently earning an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College. She has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes Infants through Kindergarten. Ms. Emily joined The Goddard School faculty in 2016.
  • Ms Amy
    Ms Amy
    Infant Teacher
    Ms. Amy has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Amy joined The Goddard School faculty in 2017.
  • Ms Graciela
    Ms Graciela
    Infant Teacher
    Ms. Graciela has a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Teaching of the English Language at the preschool and elementary education level from Istmo University in Panama, and her Maryland Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Graciela joined The Goddard School faculty in 2022. Ms. Graciela is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Layla
    Ms Layla
    Pre-Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Layla has her Maryland Infant & Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through preschool. Ms. Layla joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024.
  • Ms Evelin
    Ms Evelin
    Pre-Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Evelin has her Maryland Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school-age. Ms. Evelin joined The Goddard School faculty in 2021. Ms. Evelin is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Fatima
    Ms Fatima
    Pre-Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Fatima has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certfication and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through preschool. Ms. Fatima joined The Goddard School faculty in 2023. Ms. Fatima is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Rosalina
    Ms Rosalina
    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Rosalina has Her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and her Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. In addition to her Maryland Certifications, she is also earning her Infant and Toddler Child Development Associate. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Rosalina joined The Goddard School faculty in 2023. Ms. Rosalina is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Precious
    Ms Precious
    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Precious has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes toddlers through pre-kindergarten. Ms. Precious joined The Goddard School faculty in 2019.
  • Ms Jessica
    Ms Jessica
    Bridge Teacher
    Ms. Jessica has an Associate's degree in General Studies from Frederick Community College, her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through kindergarten. Ms. Jessica joined The Goddard School faculty in 2010.
  • Ms Diana
    Ms Diana
    Bridge Teacher
    Ms. Diana has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Diana joined The Goddard School faculty in 2017.
  • Ms Vijayalakshmi
    Ms Vijayalakshmi
    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Vijaya has a Bachelors of Education from Osmania University in India and her Maryland Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through pre-k. Ms. Vijaya joined The Goddard School faculty in 2021. Mrs. Vijaya is also fluent in the Telugu language.
  • Ms Kayla
    Ms Kayla
    Bridge Teacher, Health and Safety Coordinator
    Ms. Kayla has her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education from Community College of Southern Maryland. Her experience includes Early Preschool and Preschool. Ms. Kayla joined The Goddard School faculty in 2010.
  • Ms Becky
    Ms Becky
    Bridge Teacher
    Ms. Becky has her Associate of Applied Science in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College. Her experience includes toddlers through pre-k. Ms. Becky joined The Goddard School faculty in 2019.
  • Ms Lanita
    Ms Lanita
    Bridge Teacher
    Ms. Lanita has her Associate's degree in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College. Her experience includes Early Preschool through Kindergarten. Ms. Lanita joined The Goddard School faculty in 2006.
  • Ms MiMi
    Ms MiMi
    Bridge Teacher
    Ms. MiMi has an Associate's Degree in Social Work from the Ministry of Higher Education Social Work Institute for Girls in Egypt. She has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. MiMi joined The Goddard School faculty in 2017. Ms. MiMi is also fluent in the Arabic language.
  • Ms Trina
    Ms Trina
    Preschool Teacher
    Ms. Trina has her Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from the University of Maryland Baltimore County and her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes preschool through school age. Ms. Trina joined The Goddard School faculty in 2021.
  • Ms Joanna
    Ms Joanna
    Preschool Teacher
    Ms. Joanna has her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College and she has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through Pre-K. Ms. Joanna joined The Goddard School faculty in 2025.
  • Ms Sheri
    Ms Sheri
    Preschool Teacher, Mentor Teacher
    Ms. Sheri has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Special Education from Duquesne University and her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes Early Preschool, Preschool and Kindergarten. Ms. Sheri joined The Goddard School faculty in 2000.
  • Ms Edit
    Ms Edit
    Preschool Teacher
    Ms. Edit has a Bachelors Degree in Human Ecology and Child Development from University of Maryland Eastern Shore and an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College. She has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification, Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification, and School-Age Teacher Certification. Her experience includes Infants through school age. Ms. Edit joined The Goddard School faculty in 2016. Ms. Edit is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Samantha
    Ms Samantha
    Preschool Teacher
    Ms. Samantha attended Montgomery College for General Studies and has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Samantha joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024. Ms. Samantha is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Betty
    Ms Betty
    Prekindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Betty has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and studied Biology and Psychology at Eastern Mennonite University. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Betty joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024.
  • Ms Mya
    Ms Mya
    Prekindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Mya has her Bachelor's degree in Sociology and Anthropology from Towson University and her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes preschool and prekindergarten. Ms. Mya joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024.
  • Ms Sienna
    Ms Sienna
    Prekindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Sienna is currently earning an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education/Early Childhood Special Education from Frederick Community College. She has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification and School Age Teacher Certification. Her experience includes early preschool through prekindergarten. Ms. Sienna joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024.
  • Ms Ilavarasi
    Ms Ilavarasi
    Prekindergarten Teacher, Health and Safety Coordinator
    Ms. Ila has her Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Madras University in Chennai, India and her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education. Her experience includes pre-kindergarten and preschool. Ms. Ila joined The Goddard School facuty in 2017. Ms. Ila is also fluent in the Tamil language.
  • Ms Vinutha
    Ms Vinutha
    Prekindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Vinutha has her Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Visveswaraiah Technological University and her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes early preschool through school age. Ms. Vinutha joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024. Ms. Vinutha is also fluent in the Kannada language.
  • Ms Kline
    Ms Kline
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Kline has her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Towson University. Her experience includes pre-k through school age. Ms. Kline joined The Goddard School faculty in 2017.
  • Ms Carlie
    Ms Carlie
    Kindergarten Teacher
    Ms. Carlie is completing her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Frederick Community College and she has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through Pre-K. Ms. Carlie joined The Goddard School faculty in 2024.
  • Ms Sydney
    Ms Sydney
    Floating Teacher
    Ms. Sydney is currently earning a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Maryland and she has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certification. Her experience includes early preschool through prekindergarten.
  • Ms Karla
    Ms Karla
    Floating Teacher
    Ms. Karla has her Maryland Preschool Teacher Certfication and Infant and Toddler Teacher Certification. Her experience includes infants through school age. Ms. Karla joined The Goddard School faculty in 2025. Ms. Karla is also fluent in the Spanish language.
  • Ms Jane
    Ms Jane
    Floating Aide
    Ms. Jane is a recent high school graduate preparing to enter her freshman year at Frostburg State University. She has completed four years of the FCPS Child Development Program. Her experience includes preschool.
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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