Our Goddard School Teachers

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 Master of Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University, her Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Washington University and has earned two Associates Degrees from AACC. She is currently working on an additional Master's of Arts in Education Leadership and Administration from George Washington University. She has earned her First Aid, CPR Certification, Medication Administration certification, her 90-hour preschool certification, 45 School Age, and her 45 Infant/Toddler Certification. Kendall has over ten 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 5+!

Ms. Jordan is our Educational Director. Ms. Jordan comes to us with previous experience working with children and has been with us since 2016. She has completed the 90 hour preschool certification and has earned 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 earned the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award for 2022!

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. Samantha is our Office Assistant working alongside our management team. 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. Jessica is part of our Infant/Toddler program. She has earned 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 Lead Teacher in our Infant & Toddler program. Ms. Madison is a graduate of Glen Burnie High School where she completed multiple child development courses. She has earned her 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. She is also qualified to teach Preschool & School-Age 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. 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. Natalie is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Natalie is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the Infant & Toddler program. Welcome, Ms. Natalie!

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 certification. She also earned 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. Julia comes to us with several years of experience at a Goddard in a different state and excited to begin her career here with us! She has earned her 90 hour Infant & Toddler teaching certification as well as her ADA, First Aid/CPR, Supporting Breastfeeding, and Medication Administration training. Welcome, Ms. Julia!

Ms. Graci is a member of our Infant & Toddler Lead Teaching team! Ms. Graci started with us during her High School career and has since graduated and moved into a Lead Teaching role. She has earned her 90 hour certification as well as her 45 hour infant & toddler certification. Welcome, Ms. Graci!

Ms. Ava joins us following the completion of her diploma at a local high school. She is now working on her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Ava 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. Brianna is a part of our Lead Teaching 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. Hannah is a current member of our Lead Teaching team! Ms. Hannah has earned her First Aid/CPR Certification as well as Medication Administration training. Ms. Hannah has also earned her 90-hour teaching certificate for Preschool & Infant/Toddler age groups. 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. Brandi is our "Get Set" 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!

Ms. Amber is a current member of our Get Set/ Preschool Lead teaching team! She has earned her 90-hour preschool teaching certification, as well as her 90-hour Infant & Toddler certification. In addition, she is also qualified to teach School-Age, as she has over 5 years of experience with Parks & Recreation. Welcome, Ms. Amber!

Ms. Ryleigh is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Ryleigh is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the Preschool/School-Age program. Welcome, Ms. Ryleigh!

Ms. Jayde is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Jayde is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the "Get Set" program. Welcome, Ms. Jayde!

Ms. Hailey is a current member of our Infant/Toddler teaching team. She comes to us with previous experience working in the Frederick, Maryland as well as the Lithicum locations. She has earned her 90 hour teaching certification for Preschool aged students, as well as her 90 hour teaching certification for Infants & Toddlers. Welcome, Ms. Hailey!

Ms. Tiffany is a Lead Teacher in our Preschool program! She has been with our program since 2021 and has previous experience in childcare settings. 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. 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. Katie is a current member of our Preschool teaching team. She completed her first year with us in the "Get Set" program before entering a full-time assistant teaching position in our Preschool Two program. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification as well as her First Aid/CPR, ADA, Breastfeeding, and Medication administration training. She is looking forward to exploring the world of Preschool teaching after coming to us with several years as a private nanny for children with Special Needs. Welcome, Ms. Kathryn!

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. Marissa is a current member of our Lead Preschool team! She comes to us following the completion of her high school diploma. She has also earned her 90-hour Lead Preschool Teaching certification. Ms. Marissa has previous experience in our Get Set team and is excited to learn more about the Preschool team here at Goddard! Welcome, Ms. Marissa!

Ms. Samantha comes to us with experience working with students at the local high school and also babysitting her cousins. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification for Preschool. 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!

Ms. Grace is a current member of our Assistant Teaching team. She has been assisting the Preschool 2 program and has been working on her 90 hour teaching certification for Preschool. Ms. Grace has earned her Basic Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration and has over 3 years of experience in education. Welcome, Ms. Grace!

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 and joined our program in 2023. Her passion for teaching early learners shows through her diverse education and experience. She has earned her 64-hour certification (90-hour equivalent) for MSDE. Welcome, Mrs. Denise!

Ms. Priyanka is a current member of our Lead Teaching Team. Mrs. Priyanka comes to us with over 10 years of experience teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten setting and excited to kick off the year! She has earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Plymouth State University. She has also earned her certification to teach ages birth-10 years in the state of Maryland. Welcome, Mrs. Priyanka!

Ms. Jessica is a part of our Lead Teaching 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 Pre-K 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. Karah is a current member of our Pre-Kindergarten teaching team! She joined our program in 2025. Ms. Karah comes to us with over 5 years of teaching experience. She has earned her 90-hour certification for Preschool and has plans to complete them for Infants & Toddlers as well. She is currently working on finishing her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Development at HCC. She has earned all of the necessary trainings and certifications for Childcare in the state of Maryland.

• Ms. Amanda is a current Lead Teacher in our Preschool/Pre-K teaching team. Ms. Amanda is a current member of our Pre-School/Pre-K Lead teaching team. She has earned her 90-Hour teaching certification through Anne Arundel Community College. She has previously taught at another center for 5+ years! She has also earned her certification to teach ages birth-10 years in the state of Maryland. She has her MAT, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

Mr. Mark comes to us following the completion of 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 has also earned his 90 hour Lead Teaching Certification for both School Age and Preschool age groups as required by MSDE. 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. Alyssa is a current member of our resource team. She comes to us while completing her High School diploma from Chesapeake High School. Ms. Alyssa has plans to continue her education at a local community college. She has completed her First Aid/CPR certification, as well as her Basic Health & Safety, Medication Administration, Severe Allergy, and all other trainings required by MSDE. Welcome, Ms. Alyssa!

Ms. Aubrey is a current member of our resource team. She comes to us while completing her High School diploma from North East High School. Ms. Aubrey has plans to continue her education at a local community college. She has completed her First Aid/CPR certification, as well as her Basic Health & Safety, Medication Administration, Severe Allergy, and all other trainings required by MSDE. Welcome, Ms. Aubrey!

Ms. Emma is a current member of our resource team assisting in all age groups! She has former experience in the Child Development program at Old Mill High School. She has earned her Medication Administration, First Aid/CPR, SIDS, and Emergency Preparedness trainings for MSDE. She strongly believes that every classroom and interaction is a chance to make a difference to each child. Welcome, Ms. Emma!