Our Teachers

Welcome! Our names our Chuck and Jocelyn Sabia and we are the On-Site Owners of The Goddard School Sparks. We are proud to live in the community that we serve and have two adult children that went through the local schools and rec councils. We have been with Goddard since 2017 and have worked with children for over 20 years. Our philosophy of whole-child education promotes parent-child relationships and social-emotional skill building while effectively helping to mold the leaders of tomorrow. Here at Goddard Sparks, we encourage each child to vocalize their own ideas and foster their confidence as learners. This approach alongside the incredible faculty and intentional leadership we have here at Goddard Sparks allows each child to thrive! We cannot wait to meet you!

My name is Ms. Maddi and I am the Director of Operations here at Goddard Sparks. I have been a part of the Goddard family since March of 2013. My early childhood education career began in 2013, and since then I have had the opportunity to spend time as an Assistant Teacher, Lead Teacher, and Assistant Director. All of these great experiences led me to being the Director of Operations at the Goddard Towson for 8 years. I grew up in and still reside in Harford County and my husband and I have four children (all at Goddard) . There is nothing better than being able to play a role in a child’s growth and development during one of the most influential times in their life. It’s so important to provide children with knowledge and confidence at an early age while letting their creativity and imagination flourish. I look forward to meeting you.

Hi my name is Ms. Julie and I am so excited to be joining the wonderful staff here at The Goddard School as a Director of Education. I am originally from New York but came to Maryland to attend Towson University and stayed when I met my husband. I graduated from Towson in 2005 with a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. I did my post graduate work at C.W. Post in New York. I obtained a Master’s degree in elementary education and teaching certificates in special education and early childhood. I taught fourth and fifth grade in Baltimore County before I decided to go back to early childhood. I was a Pre-kindergarten teacher for two years in New York. Reading is a passion of mine, and I try to do it as much as possible. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my two children and husband. Come in and see why we are much more than a daycare or childcare. We are a preschool.

My name is Rachel and I am happy to be here at The Goddard School! I am originally from New York and moved down to Maryland to attend Towson University. I graduated in May 2013 with a degree in Early Childhood Education. While at Towson, I was a member of the co-educational honor fraternity, Phi Sigma Pi. This is where I have met some of my closest friends. After school I decided to stay in Maryland in order to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I have always enjoyed working with children and witnessing the "ah-ha" moment that kids go through when discovering new things.

Hi! My name is Alexis and I have been part of the Goddard family since 2021. I have worked in early childhood education since May 2018. I absolutely adore what I do and love making a difference in the lives of children. I have obtained my 90 and 45 hour certifications for working with infants, toddler and preschoolers. I love spending time with my family and going on hikes with my husband and our two dogs. I am so grateful to be part of such a phenomenal team!

Hi my name is Ms.Denaye, and I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family. I am a mom of twins named Brycen and Brooklynn. I love to travel, shop and spend time with my kids. I graduated from high school in 2021 and attended CCBC where I pursued nursing and became a certified medical assistant. Working with kids was something I always saw myself doing. I love teaching them new things. Being able to work with kids is so much fun and I love it!

Hello my name is Amanda Jones! I graduated from Hereford High School in 2006, then attended CCBC where my course of study was Early Childhood Education. In 2009 my son was born, followed by my daughter in 2014. I also worked briefly as a nanny. In my spare time I enjoy being outdoors, reading, going to the beach, sports and most of all being a mom! Caring for children and watching them grow and learn has been my passion for as long as I can remember. I am lucky to be able to come to work every day to a job I love so much.

Hi, my name is Sarah Kreiger. I grew up in Central Pennsylvania with four siblings. I graduated from Northern High School in 2020 and then attended Harrisburg Area Community College studying Early Childhood Education. I transferred to Indiana University of Pennsylvania where I continued my studies. I have been an intern and worked in two different elementary schools where I worked one on one with students with special needs. My inspiration to become a teacher comes from my younger brother who is autistic. I loved hearing about the work his teachers and aids did and I wanted to be just like them. After becoming a Maryland resident, I plan to attend Towson University to complete my degree in elementary education. I am excited to become a part of the Goddard team!

Hi! My name is Ms. Payton and I am love being part of The Goddard School. I graduated from Hereford High School in 2020 and went to Salisbury University before moving back to continue my education at Carroll Community College. In my spare time I enjoy fishing, being outside and spending time with my friends and family. I am so happy to be working with such amazing people and getting to know all the wonderful children and their families!

My name is Kelli and I am excited to continue my career here at The Goddard School. It has been a life long dream to work and teach children. I feel privileged and grateful to be working at such a great facility and team. I am looking forward to many years here! I currently have my 45hr certification and my 90hr certification. This has always been my dream to work with kids and i cannot think of a better place to be fulfilling my dream! Outside of work I enjoy walks on the trail, swimming and beach time! Warm weather and a sunny beach is my absolute favorite thing. I spend lots of time with two children, friends and my husband.

Hi! My name is Jalisa and I'm very excited to be joining the Goddard team as an afternoon sub. I have a general studies and medical assisting degree from Harford Community College, and currently I am back in school taking courses for an occupational therapy program. Previously, I have worked at another center and also at a special needs school in Baltimore City, as well as a gym for children. I am very excited to work at Goddard and to meet all of the children!

Hi! My name is Ms. Dashay and I am currently working as a college student at Frostburg State University. I am majoring in social work with a minor in education. I love working with children during my free time. I started working at Goddard in the summer of 2022. I love watching children grow and learn and I look forward to many more summers here at Goddard!

Hello! I am Mr. Josh and I am super excited to be part of The Goddard team! I am someone who writes in their free time, gets down to music and enjoys helping whenever, wherever I can! I am a poet, dancer, care giver, but most importantly I thrive on making people happy! Being able to bring smiles and laughter brings me great joy. If someone were to ask me what I would be doing in five, ten, fifteen years I would whole heartedly say I hope to making a difference.

Hi! My name is Mr. Russell. I am the father of twins (boy and girl). I graduated from Mount Saint Joseph High School and also went to Widener University where I played Football. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard School and enjoy working with these amazing and smart kids. In my free time I love to watch football and YouTube.

My name is Ms. Amanda Irvin and I have always loved working with children! I’m excited and happy to be teaching and learning at a school like the Goddard school. In fact, I’ve worked at other Goddard schools in both Florida and Pennsylvania. In 2003, I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood and Special education from Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and two children going to amusement parks, shopping and traveling to new and interesting places. Thank you!

Although Ms. Doreen completed her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, she decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education after working with young children in the Pathfinders’ Club. She is happy to have the opportunity to positively influence and enrich the lives of children at the age when their characters are being formed. She has successfully completed training in Early Childhood Education (Preschool), Infant and Toddler Care, Development and Child Care Administration. The joy and satisfaction she gets from seeing the accomplishment of a child as he or she attains another milestone or overcomes an impediment is beyond any other joy she has felt in her life - except that of having her own son of course! She enjoys spending time with her husband and son and is happy to be a part of the Goddard team.

Hello, my name is Ms. Haley and I'm excited for the opportunity to have fun here while teaching and exploring with kids and staff. I graduated from VCU in 2015 with a degree in Art Education! Life swayed me towards retail for 4 years after college but I'm excited for this next meaningful adventure. I’ve always wanted to work with kids because I enjoy seeing how each child has their own developing personality that allows them to have fun and grow in different ways. I love exploring to new places and seeing new things like National Parks, other countries, art museums and movies. I think seals are hilarious and pandas are super cute but nothing beats the happiness and comfort of a dog!

Ms. Jennifer is so honored and blessed to be a part of the Goddard Family. She have been with the Goddard School in Sparks since 2006 and has spent time as both a lead teacher in the Chickadees room and as a floater. Currently, as a floater she has a lot of important responsibilities but the most satisfying and fulfilling one is being able to see all of the students everyday. She wants to help instill in them a love for life and teach them to live to the fullest. She is the proud mother of five beautiful children, 2 girls and 3 boys. She loves spending time at Church and with her boyfriend and children every chance she gets. You will always see her smiling and like her, her children have a joy for living!

Hi I’m Lindsay McGee and I am super excited to be joining the team here at Goddard. Working with children and watching them learn and grow has always been my passion and I look forward to building lasting relationships with the families here. I have my 90 hour certification and my 45 hour infant and toddler certification. I’m currently also going to school part time in pursuit of my associates degree. In my free time I spend time with my husband and family. I’m the oldest of 4 and am super close to my siblings. I love to scrapbook, collage and do most arts and crafts. I’m also an accomplished baker and cook! After work if I’m not doing homework, I can usually be found in the kitchen playing around with new recipes.

Hi, my name is Maya Roberts and I have been in child care since 2021. My first experience in child care began at The Goddard School in Bare Hills in December of 2021 and continued when I transferred to The Goddard School in Sparks in August 2023. I have a Bachelor's degree in Family and Human Services and I am currently pursuing my Master's degree in Early Childhood Education at Towson University. Some of my favorite things to do when not working with children are shopping, painting, and learning new recipes. I am super excited to see how I grow with your children while continuing my career at The Goddard School and I cannot wait to get to know all of you.

Since September 2007, Tara has truly enjoyed being a part of the Goddard family. She first became interested in working with young children in High School when she took an Early Childhood Education class. When she went back to work after having her son, she wanted a career where her son could be closeby. Since she loved being around children, teaching preschool was the perfect fit. She has now been teaching preschool since 2000 and absolutely loves it. She is also MSCCA certified. In her spare time she enjoys spending every precious moment with family and friends.

? Director, Sparks, MD - The Goddard School® ? Hi, I’m Ms. Emily. I started working with children during my time in high school. I started my internship at Cromwell Valley Elementary in 2019. I continued to work in childcare at the Park School of Baltimore before becoming a teacher here at the Goddard School in Sparks! I enjoy spending time with my cats, chickens and reptiles as well as camping in my spare time.

Hi! My name is Kory and I am so excited to join The Goddard School! In my prior experience, I worked at Learning Ladder Child Care Center in Pikesville for over 10 years. Before that, I was a summer camp counselor. When I’m not working here, I am a member of an emergency response unit for local police and firemen. I also enjoy hanging out with friends and going to Hunt Valley Town Center. I look forward to getting to know all the families at Goddard!

I'm Ms. Maria! I graduated in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science degree in American Studies from Towson University. I have always enjoyed working with children and have two adult daughters of my own! In my spare time, you can catch me reading a good book!

Hi, my name is Michelle Davis and I am very excited to be working here at The Goddard School in Sparks, MD. I have my Early Childhood Education degree from Frostburg State University. I am a mom of three and I'm usually busy with their many activities. I also have a dog named Griffy who is a big part of our family as well. My hobbies include doing Zumba and meetings friends for coffee. I look forward to building long-lasting relationships with the children, staff and families here!

Hey! I'm Ms. Keziah and I have been working at The Goddard School since the summer of 2022. I go to Western High school and graduate in 2024. I plan on going to college and pursuing nursing so that I can become a neonatal nurse. I love traveling, shopping and also being an auntie:) . I have my own lash business that I love and hope that it continues to grow each and everyday. I love working with kids and can't wait to see what the future has in store for them.

Hi! My name is Meena and I love being part of the Goddard family. I’ve been working here since November 2022 as a float teacher. I enjoy being teaching children of all ages and watching them learn, explore and be creative. Knowing that my job is to help kids achieve their full potential and to help them feel happier and better about themselves brings a big smile to my face. In my free time I enjoy playing video games, baking, painting, hanging out with family and friends and traveling!