Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

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. 

  •  Gina

    Gina

    Onsite Owner
    Gina is the on-site owner of The Goddard School located in Mount Airy. She and her husband, Doug have 4 children and are passionate about providing a nurturing and safe preschool environment for children to grow and learn. They are very involved in the community and were thrilled to be able to open The Goddard School here in May of 2014. Gina strives to create a welcoming and supportive environment for the teachers and families throughout the school. We are excited to provide our students with the opportunity to develop into happy and confident learners who are prepared for school and life!
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Director of Operations & Education
    Ms. Lauren is the Director of Operations & Education here at The Goddard School. She has been with our program since February of 2016. She chose this career because she hopes to be a role model and generate a positive attitude and love for learning for our students. Ms. Lauren graduated from Towson University with a BA in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. She also has her certifications in infant/toddlers and preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Lauren enjoys going to sporting events and concerts.
  •  Caitlin

    Caitlin

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Caitlin is an assistant director and has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career because she is passionate about the importance of quality education at an early age to help build a strong foundation for lifetime learning. She has certifications for infant/toddler, preschool/prek, and school age. She also has an associate degree in early childhood education and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree from Liberty. Outside of school, she enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and reading a good book!
  •  Anna

    Anna

    Teacher
    Ms. Anna has been with our program since November of 2021. She chose this career because she always wanted to be a teacher since she was little. She feels working with children is rewarding while you see the new things they learn and watching them grow. Ms. Anna has an associate degree in early childhood education and special education. She has her certification in infant/toddlers. Outside of school, Ms. Anna enjoys reading.
  •  Amber

    Amber

    Teacher
    Ms. Amber has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career because she loves helping and watching children grow. She is currently pursuing a bachelors degree in elementary education and has her certification in preschool/prek and infant/toddlers. Outside of school, Ms. Amber enjoys traveling.
  •  Bonnie

    Bonnie

    Teacher
    Ms. Bonnie has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career because she loves working with children and learning about them. She has a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education and has her certifications in preschool/prek and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Bonnie enjoys walking and hiking.
  •  Brittany

    Brittany

    Teacher
    Ms. Brittany has been with our program since October of 2021. She chose this career because she is eager to make a difference and make an impact on a child’s life. She has her certifications in infant/toddlers and preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Brittany enjoys spending time with her friends and family.
  •  Britteny

    Britteny

    Teacher
    Ms. Britteny has been with our program since June of 2023. She chose this career to help children love learning. She loves watching them overcome challenges and become their own person. Ms. Britteny has an associate degree in early childhood education and her certification in infant/toddler and preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Britteny enjoys hanging out with friends and family and shopping.
  •  Danielle (Dani)

    Danielle (Dani)

    Teacher
    Ms. Dani has been with our program since January of 2015. She chose this career because she wants to make a difference for our future generation. Ms. Dani has her infant/toddler. Preschool/prek, and school age certification. Outside of school, Ms. Dani enjoys going to the beach and shopping.
  •  Danielle

    Danielle

    Teacher
    Ms. Danielle has been with our program since November of 2021. She chose this career because she enjoys watching children learn and grow. Ms. Danielle has an associate degree in early childhood education and has her certifications in preschool/prek and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Danielle enjoys spending time with her family and being outside on their farm.
  •  Emma

    Emma

    Teacher
    Ms. Emma has been with our program since October of 2021. She chose this career to create new relationships with the children while having the opportunity to watch them grow. Ms. Emma has an associate degree in elementary and special education and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree at Liberty. She has her certification in infant/toddlers. Outside of school, she enjoys going to the gym and spending time with her family.
  •  Emily

    Emily

    Teacher
    Ms. Emily has been with our program since August of 2014. She chose this career because she enjoys watching children grow and the milestones they achieve. She has her certification in infant/toddler and preschool/prek. Outside of school, she enjoys traveling and spending time with her children.
  •  Cathy

    Cathy

    Teacher
    Ms. Cathy has been with our program since November of 2018. She chose this career because she loves working with children and enjoys watching them reach milestones and grow. Ms. Cathy has her associate degree in early childhood education and has her certifications in infant/toddlers, preschool/prek, and school age. Outside of work, Ms. Cathy enjoys horseback riding, walking, boating, the beach, and spending time with her dog and horse.
  •  Hannah

    Hannah

    Teacher
    Ms. Hannah has been with our program since January of 2019. She chose this career because she loves learning and growing with each child. She enjoys seeing their big smiles and feels that each day is a reward in itself! She has her certifications in infant/toddler, preschool/prek, and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Hannah loves painting, exploring nature, and creating nail designs.
  •  Christina

    Christina

    Teacher
    Mrs. Christina has been with our program since October of 2020. She chose this career because she enjoys being around children and watching them grow and learn. She has her certification in infant/toddler. Outside of school, Ms. Christina enjoys shopping, spending time with her children, and going to the beach and pool.
  •  Jason

    Jason

    Teacher
    Mr. Jason has been with our program since May of 2023. He chose this career to be a positive role to young minds. Mr. Jason has a bachelor’s degree in psychology and his certification in preschool/prek. Outside of school, Mr. Jason enjoys drawing, art, video games, and movies.
  •  Jennifer (Jenn)

    Jennifer (Jenn)

    Teacher
    Ms. Jenn has been with our program since July of 2023. She chose this career because she is passionate about working with children and finds it exciting to watch them grow and develop. Working with children, she knows she will always have a smile while in the classroom. Ms. Jenn has a bachelor’s degree in sociology and is currently pursuing a masters in elementary education. She has her certification in preschool/preK. Outside of school, Ms. Jenn enjoys spending time with family and her dogs and traveling to new places.
  •  Jenna

    Jenna

    Teacher
    Ms. Jenna has been with our program since October of 2023. Ms. Jenna was previously with our program before completing her Bachelor's degree in psychology. She chose this career because she wants to help shape little minds as they grow. Outside of school, Ms. Jenna enjoys exercising and spending time with friends.
  •  JJ

    JJ

    Teacher
    Mr. JJ has been with our program since March of 2018. He chose this career because he enjoys working with children and is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in physical education. Mr. JJ has an associate degree and has his certification in school age. Outside of school, Mr. JJ enjoys exercising, sports, and video games.
  •  Jordyn (Jordy)

    Jordyn (Jordy)

    Teacher
    Ms. Jordy has been with our program since August of 2020. She chose this career because she has always enjoyed working with children because watching them grow and learn new things is so rewarding. It’s humbling to know that we as teachers are helping to build the foundation of the future through today’s children. Ms. Jordy has a bachelor’s degree in early childhood education and certifications in infant/toddler, preschool/prek, and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Jordy enjoys riding horses and spending time with her husband and daughter, Paisleigh.
  •  Katie

    Katie

    Teacher
    Ms. Katie has been with our program since November of 2019. She chose this career because she loves working with children and being a part of their growth and development. Ms. Katie has a bachelor’s degree in family and consumer science. She also has her certifications in preschool/prek and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Katie enjoys coaching field hockey and ceramics.
  •  Karoline (Koko)

    Karoline (Koko)

    Teacher
    Ms. Karoline (Koko) has been with our program since November of 2022. She graduated with a Bachelors Degree from Helwan University. She has her certification in preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Koko enjoys spending time with her family.
  •  Kristina

    Kristina

    Teacher
    Ms. Kristina has been with our program since April of 2023. She chose this career because she loves watching children learn and grow. Ms. Kristina has her preschool/prek certification. Outside of school, Ms. Kristina enjoys spending time with friends and family and traveling.
  •  Madison (Maddie)

    Madison (Maddie)

    Teacher
    Ms. Maddie has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career to strengthen her skills as she pursues her degree in early childhood education. Ms. Maddie has her certifications in preschool/prek and school age. Outside of school, she enjoys motocross!
  •  Elisabeth

    Elisabeth

    Teacher
    Ms. Elisabeth has been with our program since April of 2019. She chose this career because she enjoys working with children and watching them learn and grow. Ms. Elisabeth has her certification in preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Elisabeth enjoys being active and outside. She also enjoys hanging out with her dog, friends, and family.
  •  Morgan

    Morgan

    Teacher
    Ms. Morgan has been with our program since August of 2022. She chose this career because she loves watching the kids learn and grow. Ms. Morgan has her certification in infant/toddlers. Outside of school, Ms. Morgan enjoys hanging out with family and friends, shopping, and going to the beach.
  •  Roshelle

    Roshelle

    Teacher
    Ms. Roshelle has been with our program since November of 2021. She chose this career because she enjoys working with children and helping them learn and grow. She is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree and has her certification in infant/toddlers and preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Roshelle enjoys spending time with her family and friends.
  •  Sara

    Sara

    Teacher
    Ms. Sara has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career because she loves to help children learn, grow, and be excited about school. Ms. Sara has her certifications in infant/toddlers, preschool/prek, and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Sara spends a lot of time with her family and making memories with friends.
  •  Savannah

    Savannah

    Teacher
    Ms. Savannah has been with our program since August of 2018. She chose this career to make a difference and inspire future generations. She has an associate of arts and science and is currently pursuing a degree in psychology. She also has her certification in preschool/prek. Outside of school, Ms. Savannah enjoys cooking, baking, and spending time with family.
  •  Shelly

    Shelly

    Teacher
    Ms. Shelly has been with our program since September of 2014. She chose this career because she loves to watch children grow and learn new things. Ms. Shelly has her certification in infant/toddler. Outside of school, Ms. Shelly enjoys spending time with her family, shopping, gardening, and taking care of her chickens.
  •  Abby

    Abby

    Assistant
    Ms. Abby has been with our program since January of 2023. She chose this career because she enjoys working with kids and watching them learn. Outside of school, Ms. Abby enjoys being active and being outdoors.
  •  Abigail

    Abigail

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Abi has been with our program since January of 2024. She chose this career because she enjoys helping teach children. Outside of school, Ms. Abby enjoys traveling and spending time with her friends.
  •  Alexandra (Ali)

    Alexandra (Ali)

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Ali has been with our program since January of 2024. She chose this career because she loves working with children and she grew up in a big family! Outside of school, Ms. Ali enjoys spending time with her friends and family and listening to music.
  •  Alyssa

    Alyssa

    Assistant
    Ms. Alyssa has been with our program since September of 2023. She chose this career because she loves helping the children learn and grow into their own unique selves. Outside of school, Ms. Alyssa enjoys reading, drawing, and hanging out with friends.
  •  Meghan

    Meghan

    Teacher
    Ms. Meghan has been with our program since August of 2022. She chose this career because she loves teaching children and watching them meet milestones. Ms. Meghan has a bachelor's degree in European History and is working towards a masters degree in Secondary Education Social Studies. She has her certifications infant/toddler, preschool/prek, and school age. Outside of school, Ms. Meghan enjoys spending time with her family and reading.
  •  Braelynn

    Braelynn

    Assistant
    Ms. Braelynn has been with our program since August of 2022. Ms. Braelynn chose this career because she has always had a passion to work with children. She never fails to have a smile on her face while working with children. Ms. Braelynn is pursuing an Associates Degree in business. Outside of school, she enjoys working out and spending time with her friends.
  •  Brandalynn

    Brandalynn

    Assistant
    Ms. Brandalynn has been with our program since December of 2023. She chose this career because she enjoys working with children and seeing how young minds can change the world. She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Biology. Outside of school, Ms. Brandalynn enjoys playing guitar and exploring new places.
  •  Cailin

    Cailin

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Cailin has been with our program since January of 2024. She chose this career because she loves working with kids and watching them grow and succeed. Outside of school, Ms. Cailin enjoys playing lacrosse, hanging out with her friends, and participating in the nursing program at her high school.
  •  Emalie

    Emalie

    Assistant
    Ms. Emalie has been with our program since October of 2020. She chose this career because she enjoys the positivity and rewards of working with children. Ms. Emalie has an associate of arts and is currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in art education. She also has her certification for infant/toddlers. Outside of school, Ms. Emalie enjoys running and spending time with her friends and family.
  •  Elizabeth (Ellie)

    Elizabeth (Ellie)

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Ellie has with been with our program since January of 2024. Ms. Ellie chose this career because she loves being around children and getting to make a difference in so many children's lives. Outside of school, Ms. Ellie loves to dance and travel with her family.
  •  Hailey

    Hailey

    Assistant
    Ms. Hailey has been with our program since September of 2023. She chose this career because she enjoys spending time with kids and making them laugh. Outside of school, Ms. Hailey enjoys baking and spending time with friends and family.
  •  Gabriella (Gabby)

    Gabriella (Gabby)

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Gabby has been with our program since December of 2023. She chose this career because she loves caring for young children. Outside of school, Ms. Gabby enjoys going to the beach and reading.
  •  Grace

    Grace

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Grace has been with our program since March of 2024. She chose this career because she loves to feel like she is making a difference and enjoys having fun with the class! Ms. Grace has her bachelor's degree in psychology. Outside of school, she enjoy painting and riding horses.
  •  Jordan

    Jordan

    Assistant
    Ms. Jordan has been with our program since June of 2023. She chose this career because she enjoys working with children. Ms. Jordan has her preschool/prek certification. Outside of school, Ms. Jordan enjoys hanging out with her friends and family and playing with her pets.
  •  Kylie

    Kylie

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Kylie has been with our program since January of 2024. She chose this career because she loves working with children and building relationships with them. Outside of school, Ms. Kylie enjoys working out and spending time with her friends.
  •  Lindsey

    Lindsey

    Teacher
    Ms. Lindsey has been with our program since August of 2021. She chose this career because she always has enjoyed being around children and coaching them. Ms. Lindsey has an associate degree in nursing and is pursuing a bachelors. Outside of school, Ms. Lindsey enjoys hanging out with friends and family and playing softball.
  •  Mackenzie

    Mackenzie

    Assistant
    Ms. Mackenzie has been with our program since November 2022. She chose this career because she loves working with children and it is exciting to watch them grow and play. Outside of school, Ms. Mackenzie enjoys arts and crafts and reading.
  •  Paige

    Paige

    Assistant
    Ms. Paige has been with our program since June of 2023. She chose this career because she plans to go to college to study education and become a teacher. She is a senior at Oakdale High School and plays for their varsity lacrosse team.
  •  Raelyn

    Raelyn

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Raelyn has been with our program since February of 2024. She chose this career because she loves teaching children about all different things and she loves to watch them grow up and do amazing things. Outside of school, Ms. Raelyn enjoys playing with her animals, she owns around 50. She also enjoys playing video games with her boyfriend and spending time with her family and friends.
  •  Skyler

    Skyler

    Assistant
    Ms. Skyler has been with our program since September of 2023. She chose this career because being around children brings her joy and she loves having the opportunity to create a bond with them. Ms. Sklyer has her preschool and preK certification. Outside of school, Ms. Skyler enjoys going to the beach and hanging out with her friends.
  •  Tamyra

    Tamyra

    Assistant
    Ms. Tamyra has been with our program since September of 2022. She chose this career because she enjoys working with the children and being able to help them gain the knowledge they need for when they are older. She is a student athlete at Montgomery College and she is majoring in nursing & child psychology. Outside of school, Ms. Tamyra enjoys spending her time with family and friends.
  •  Tara

    Tara

    Assistant
    Ms. Tara has been with our program since August of 2022. She chose this career because she enjoys helping create a fun learning environment. Ms. Tara has her preschool/prek certification. Outside of school, Ms. Tara enjoys hanging out with her family and going on road trips.
  •  Victoria (Tori)

    Victoria (Tori)

    Teacher
    Ms. Tori has been with our program of July of 2021. She chose this career for the opportunity to create relationships with the Goddard family and make fun memories with her class. Ms. Tori has her certification in infant/toddler. Outside of school, Ms. Tori enjoys going to the motocross track with her family and going to the gym.
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