Welcome to the Goddard School of Pasadena! Our school offers the best preparation for social and academic success for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Your child will be engaged in multiple opportunities each day to develop his or her natural curiosity through exploration and play at our school. Our collaborative work environment and pursuit of quality improvement has earned our school the Goddard Educational Excellence Award two years in a row! Worklife balance is extremely important in this busy world of balancing our careers and family time. Our open door partnership and daily communication with our families are a big part of our school's ongoing success. Quality Assurance stringent guidelines provided by Goddard Systems Inc. guarantees the safety and security of your child in our care. Our goal is that every parent will enroll their child with the peace of mind and complete confidence that their child will be loved while being apart of our Goddard Family. A nurturing environment promotes a passion for literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The proven success of the Goddard School over the past 30 years has provided the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. Our children are provided with a strong foundation with good manners, the importance of kindness, inclusion, and respect for each other. A longitudinal study shows 97% of parents are still satisfied five years after their children have graduated from the Goddard School. Graduation is one of my favorite events at the school each year as I am so proud of our graduates at the Goddard School of Pasadena. We are grateful to serve the children, parents and Pasadena community with a magical place to have their children grow up each year!

Ms. Kendall is the Operations Director of our school and joined the Goddard School in 2014. Kendall has completed her Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Washington University and has earned her Master of Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University. She has earned her First Aid, CPR Certification, Medication Administration certification, her 90-hour certification, 45 School Age, and her 45 Infant/Toddler Certification. Kendall has over nine years of experience working with children of various ages and is excited to have the opportunity to work with Goddard students. She enjoys talking to families each and every day to form close relationships with each family that joins the Goddard School. Ms. Kendall is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 4+! Kendall is an animal lover and has a passion to "Save our Planet" focusing on environmental science, specifically Limnology, with a strong interest on aquatic ecosystems, similar to the Chesapeake Bay.

Ms. Stephanie is the Educational Director at the Goddard School of Pasadena. Stephanie has her Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashworth College. Ms. Stephanie carries CPR/First Aid certifications and Medication Administration Training. Ms. Stephanie has over 20 years’ experience working with children of all ages and is very excited to work with all of the Goddard students! Our parents comment on how welcoming Stephanie makes each family feel. We truly appreciate Stephanie's leadership at our school and vision for a warm, nurturing school for our children at the Goddard School of Pasadena! Ms. Stephanie is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5! Stephanie and her husband John enjoy boating on the weekends. Stephanie has two daughters Sammy and Hailey. We are very happy to have Sammy & Hailey at our school as assistant teachers.

Ms. Jessica is our Assistant Director who works closely with our Infant & Toddler program. Ms. Jessica began with our school as a teacher in the Infant 1 program before entering the management team. She has earned her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford College. Ms. Jessica enjoys spending time at the beach and growing in her role as a management team member. Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5!

Ms. Jessica is part of our Infant/Toddler program. She is in pursuit of her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as her CPR/First Aid Certification & the 90 Hour Certification. Ms. Jessica also earned her 45 hour Infant/Toddler certification. Learning and understanding comes differently for each child, so it is the teacher’s duty to provide the most diverse experience possible. She states "Respect & Kindness are very important to me because children look to their teachers for guidance and learning so it is important to understand children the best we can. I love seeing children smile and when they do, I know I am being the best educator I can be." Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 4+! Ms. Jessica was awarded the 2022 Infant Teacher of the Year Award!

Ms. Madison is a current member of our resource/ assistant teaching team which aids each age group. Ms. Madison is a graduate of Glen Burnie High School where she completed multiple child development courses. She is currently working on completing her 45 Infant & Toddler and her 90 hour teaching certification. Ms. Madison is planning on continuing her education in early Childhood Education in the near future. Ms. Madison strongly believes that all children learn differently, and they should be guided to thrive in each situation they will face. Welcome, Ms. Madison!

Ms. Kyra is a current member of our Lead Teaching team! She has earned her 90-hour certification, her 45 Infant & Toddler Certification, as well as all MSDE required trainings to qualify her for all age groups. Ms. Kyra comes to us with several years of experience working with children in a childcare setting and is excited to begin her career at Goddard!

Ms. Rachel is a member of our Infant resource team! She loves children and wants to work towards becoming more involved with education and childcare. She has taken several childhood education classes as well as other childcare related courses. She has earned her Associates of Arts degree from Anne Arundel Community College. She is currently working on her Bachelors of Art from University of Maryland Global Campus. Ms. Rachel has a very outgoing personality and will help encourage your child to come out of their shell. We feel she will be a perfect fit for our program here at The Goddard School! Welcome, Rachel!

Ms. Megan comes to us with Goddard experience from another school where she was a member of the Infant/Toddler program. She brings her knowledge and experience to our own Infant/Toddler program! Ms. Megan has earned her 90 hour certification, her 45 Infant/Toddler certificate, and her CPR/First Aid certificate. She has earned her Child Development Associate in Infant & Toddler education. Ms. Megan strongly believes that infant teachers play a crucial role in early development and is passionate about ensuring all of her students have a warm, safe, and learning-rich environment to grow in. Ms. Megan has earned the Maryland Credential Level 3!

Ms. Samantha is a member of our Goddard Infant/Toddler program! She earned her 90-hour certification in Child Development from Northeast High School, and her 45-hour Infant/Toddler certification. Samantha is excited to continue her education at Anne Arundel Community College. She is enjoying the opportunity to work in a childcare setting with professional staff members to help her learn and grow as an educator. Welcome, Ms. Samantha!

Ms. Graci is a member of our Infant & Toddler resource team! Ms. Graci assists in several age groups in our program. Ms. Graci is has completed her Child Development pathway at North East High School and is excited to learn about the role of an early childhood educator. She has earned her 90 hour certification as well as her 45 hour infant & toddler certification. Welcome, Ms. Graci!

Ms. Hailey is a current member of our Infant/Toddler teaching team. She comes to us with previous experience working in the Frederick, Maryland area at a preschool. She has earned her 45 hour Growth & Development Certification,45 hour Child Development to complete the 90 hour certification. She has also earned her 45 Infant & Toddler. Welcome, Ms. Hailey!

Ms. Kara has her Associates Degree in Psychology with a minor in Early Childhood Education. She also has her 90-hour certification and her 45-hour Infant/Toddler certification! Ms. Kara believes in creating a fun and safe environment for every child. She loves to teach children and also has three children of her own! Ms. Kara is currently working in our "Infant" program. We are happy to have Ms. Kara on our Goddard Team! Ms. Kara is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5.

Ms. Jessica is a part of our Infant/Toddler program. She loves children of all ages! She has earned her 45 Infant/Toddler and has earned her 90 hour certification. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). She loves working with children is hoping to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. She has loved every room in the school but especially loves our Baby Bunnies crew. She believes all children are fun, smart and need proper supervision to provide a healthy environment for learning. Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

Ms. Alejandra (Ms. Ali) comes to us with previous experience working in a early childhood school. She has earned her First Steps certification, her Basic Health & Safety, as well as several others that are required through MSDE. Ms. Ali is excited to bring her former experience working with multiple languages into our program. We are excited for her to continue her education and experience in our program to begin her career as an Early Educator. Welcome, Ms. Ali!

Ms. Helena joins the Goddard team with prior experience working with students on a personal basis, as she has spent many years watching her nephew grow. She has earned her Basic Health & Safety training, her First Aid & CPR training, as well as several other Goddard-specific trainings. During her time with us, she has been supporting each age group through an assistant teaching role. She strongly believes having a positive attitude and a kind heart can make the world of difference in the minds of her students. We look forward to watching her grow into the role of an Early Childhood Educator. Welcome, Ms. Helena!

Ms. Brianna joins The Goddard School with prior experience working with childcare aged students. She formerly taught in the state of Texas and has recently relocated to Maryland. She has earned her First Aid/CPR, MAT, SIDS, and all other required trainings per Goddard Systems and Maryland Childcare Licensing. She is currently working on her Associates of Art at Anne Arundel Community College in the field of Early Childhood Education. She is currently a full time assistant teacher in our Pre-K program. Welcome, Ms. Brianna!

Ms. AnnMarie is part of our Get Set program and has earned her 45 Infant and Toddler and has earned her 90 Hour Certification. Ms. Ann Marie has earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College and is completing her Bachelor's Degree at Bowie State. She strongly believes that keeping excellent communication between parents and teachers helps promote a positive learning environment. Ms. AnnMarie has earned the Maryland Credential Level 5!

Ms. Ryleigh is currently a member of our Lead Infant/Toddler team. She has earned her Associate of Arts in Transfer studies and her 45 Infant & Toddler. She is currently working on her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus. She comes to us following her graduation from a local high school where she previously worked with the child development program. She has earned her First Aid/CPR training, her Medication Administration training, and all other certifications required by the Maryland State Department of Education. Welcome, Ms. Ryleigh!

Ms. Tiffany is a Lead Teacher in our Get Set program! She comes to us with over 5 years of experience teaching with Goddard and is excited to bring her experience to Pasadena. She has earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College. She has also earned many certificates required by MSDE including but not limited to ADA, Medication Administration, Basic Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR, and others. Welcome, Ms. Tiffany! Ms. Tiffany is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5!

Ms. Brittany is a member of our Get Set team. She comes to us with several years of experience working with this age group and has earned her 90 Hour certification, CPR certification, and is working towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infants & Toddlers. Ms. Brittany strongly believes in making teaching fun and fostering a creative environment for students. Ms. Brittany is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

Ms. Hannah is a current member of our Infant/Toddler team! Ms. Hannah has earned her First Aid/CPR Certification as well as Medication Administration training. Ms. Hannah understands the importance of a nurturing environment for all children. Ms. Hannah believes that all children deserve a STEAM based education, as it encompasses all the core learning domains.

Ms. Jordan is a valuable member of our "Preschool" program! Ms. Jordan comes to us with previous experience working with children and has completed more than 6 school years with our school. She has completed the 90 hour preschool certification and is currently working towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a passion for working with preschool students and is very excited for the opportunity to watch them grow and learn! Ms. Jordan is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3! Ms. Jordan earned the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award for 2022!

Ms. Kailey is currently a member of our resource team working alongside our Preschool teaching team. Ms. Kailey is still completing her child-development program at a local high school but has plans to continue her education following completion. She has been learning and growing as a preschool assistant teacher and has done such a great job! We are so thankful to have you on our team!

Ms. Kerry is a lead teacher in our Junior Kindergarten program! Ms. Kerry comes to us with over 20 years of teaching experience! She has earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Special Education from the University of Maryland. She has also previously worked in Anne Arundel Public Schools with grades Pre-K-3rd, working with children with special needs. Kerry has written curriculum and created the renowned “Math Wizard’s” program that is a fun and creative way to learn mathematics. She strongly values language development, problem solving, community involvement, kindness, empathy and a joy of learning in her classroom environment. Ms. Kerry is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 6! Ms. Kerry was our "Teacher of the Year" for 2021!

Mrs. Denise is a current member of our Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Team. She comes to us with over ten years of experience working in a childcare/daycare setting. Her passion for teaching early learners shows through her diverse education and experience. She has earned her 90 hour certification, as well as her 64 hour certification. Welcome, Mrs. Denise!

Ms. Alyssa comes to The Goddard School with experience teaching in several age groups and is part of our Junior Kindergarten classroom! She has earned her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education at Anne Arundel Community College. She is currently working on her Bachelors of Arts in Early Childhood Education from University of Maryland Global Campus. Ms. Alyssa believes a teacher should support the needs of young children through a strong partnership with families, schools, and communities. She also believes that children develop at different paces and possess a wide range of strengths and weaknesses. Ms. Alyssa is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

Ms. Reeana is a current member of our Preschool classroom. She is a graduate of Northeast High School where she completed the Child Development pathway where she had the chance to work with young children and loved her experience! Ms. Reeana has earned her 90-hour certification. She has plans to further her education from a local college in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). Ms. Reeana strongly believes that it is a teachers duty to provide a nurturing, comfortable environment for each child in her care. Ms. Reeana is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a level 3!

Ms. Brianna is a part of our Preschool program. She loves children of all ages! She has earned her 45 Infant/Toddler and has earned her 90 hour Preschool certification from Glen Burnie High School to work in childcare and daycare settings. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). Brianna has experience in all of our classrooms, but has found a passion in teaching Preschool. She believes all children are fun, smart and need proper supervision to provide a healthy environment for learning. Mrs. Brianna is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

Ms. Kayla is currently a valuable member of our childcare center! She is currently assisting in our Preschool 1 classroom and is excited to learn alongside one of our amazing Goddard lead teachers! Ms. Kayla comes to us following her completion of child development at her local high school. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification for preschool teaching. She has excited about the childcare/daycare field and has plans to continue her studies in the field of education. She believes that all children should have a safe learning environment and be able to follow their individual interests/passions. Welcome, Ms. Kayla!

Mrs. Karen is a current member of our resource team. She comes to us with 15+ years of experience working in Early childhood Eduction. She has earned her 90 hour certification, her 45 infant toddler certification, and all trainings required by MSDE and Goddard Systems Inc. She currently works alongside our lead teaching team in each age group, but spends much of her time with our two year old students. Welcome, Mrs. Karyn.

Ms. Kelsey comes to us as a resource assisting in all of our age groups. She is currently working on her Bachelors in Philosophy and Pre-Veterinary Medicine with a minor in French as well as Pre-Education Early Childhood Development Certificate at University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC). Ms. Kelsey is excited to grow her extensive portfolio working with our students. She has earned her Basic Health & Safety, CPR/First Aid, COVID-19, and all other required trainings for MSDE. Welcome, Ms. Kelsey!

Ms. Brandi is our School Age Teacher! Ms. Brandi has been with Goddard since 2011! She has earned her 90 hour Preschool certification, School Age certification as well as Infant/Toddler certification. Ms. Brandi also has First Aid/CPR certifications. She has a passion for working in a childcare setting. Ms. Brandi strongly believes a strong educational foundation will allow all students to meet their academic potential. Ms. Brandi has earned the Maryland Childcare Credential Level 3!

Mr. Mark comes to us while completing his Child Development Associate through Old Mill High School! He is working on his internship hours here at Goddard and is currently a supporting teacher in our School-Age/Summer Camp program. He will become a supporting teacher in our Pre-K program this fall. Mr. Mark has earned all of his required trainings for MSDE and is excited to continue his career in the field of education. Welcome, Mr. Mark!

Ms. Ava joins us while completing her diploma at a local high school. Ms. Ava is in the Child Development program and is excited to learn more about this career from our Lead Goddard Teachers. Ms. Ava has completed her Basic Health & safety, her First Steps Certificate, as well as several others required by MSDE. Welcome, Ms. Ava!

Ms. Hadley joins us as an Assistant Teacher in our preschool age group. She is working on her High School diploma from a local school. While she is still learning the ways of Early Childhood Education, she shows a clear passion for working with children and helping them grow. She is looking forward to learning more about what it takes to be an educator of young minds. Welcome, Ms. Hadley!

Ms. Isabel comes to us while she is completing her diploma at a local high school where she is participating in the Child Development Pathway. She is excited to learn more about what it takes to be a pioneer in education. She has completed her Basic Health & Safety, her First Aid/CPR, her COVID-19 Training, and more! Welcome, Ms. Isabel!

Ms. Alana joins our program while completing her High School diploma at Crofton High School. She is working towards her Child Development pathway and is excited to begin her career in Early Childhood Education. She has earned her CPR/First Aid certification, her Basic Health & Safety training, COVID-19 Training, and all other required courses for MSDE. Ms. Alana strong believes that all child are individuals who deserve respect and the value of a good educational leader guiding their development!

Ms. Arielle is a current member of our preschool resource team. She comes to us with previous experience working in the preschool setting at the local YMCA. She has earned her Basic Health & Safety, Medication Administration, and all other trainings required by MSDE. Ms. Arielle strongly believes that a teacher role is to provide a safe and nurturing environment for students to thrive as they grow. Welcome, Ms. Arielle!

Ms. Samantha comes to us with experience working with students at the local high school and also babysitting her cousins. She is currently working on her 90-hour teaching certification. Ms. Samantha is a big advocate for physical education and believes strongly that students need enrichment out of the classroom to thrive in all educational areas. Welcome, Ms. Samantha!