Our Goddard School Teachers

Hello, my name is Heidi Marini. My husband, Dave, and I are the proud owners of the Goddard School of Clarkston! As parents, we know how important it is to have a safe and nurturing environment for our children. We understand the importance of ensuring our children get the best start in life. Our passion for early Childhood Education led us to The Goddard School. Education is not a one size fits all. Children learn at different paces and in different ways. The Goddard School recognizes this and focuses on individual experienced based learning. Children build confidence through play, discovery, and caring guidance. We are excited to meet you and your family!

The field of Early Childhood Education is my passion. I have dedicated my professional career to providing families with exceptional care and education for their children. I have over 15 years of classroom experience and 7 years of administrative experience in the field. I have held several different roles within the industry, including teacher, trainer, assistant to the director and director. The Goddard School education model offers children daily experiences in all areas within early child development. This approach to learning sets the stage for each child’s love of learning beyond their early childhood and into their future. Education: MA Ed/Adult Ed & Training, BA Soc, AA ECE

I have been in the field of early childhood for 10 years and have worked in a variety of environments. I attained my BA in Early Childhood Education while working here and have since been promoted to Assistant Director of Education. I love that I get to support our team of teachers in this capacity.

Preschoolers are my heart! I have been in the field for over 10 years and every year is a surprise for me! I enjoy helping them grow and develop. One of my favorite things about children is watching them discover something for the first time.

Infants are my love age! I have been working in the field for several years and I am excited to have found a place where the environment for the children was designed just for them!

I am currently a college student in the Early Childhood Education program at Oakland Community College. I am excited that I am able to explore different age groups while I work on my degree.

I have worked with children in a variety of capacities over the years and I am excited to be with the Goddard School of Clarkston where the school learning environment is beautiful, and the faculty are so dedicated to children!

I enjoy working with children every day. They bring so much joy to the world and I love seeing the world through their eyes.

I am so grateful to have found my new home at Goddard! I have held many positions in the industry, but infants and toddlers are my love!

This is the best job an educator could ask for! The school is beautiful, and the teachers are incredibly dedicated and knowledgeable! I am happy to be here!

Thank you for looking at our school's website. My current role here is Faculty Lead in our infant department. I love doing infant art projects and sensory with all of our little learners. Hope to meet you soon!

I am enrolled in college for my BA in Early Childhood Education. I love working with toddlers and I am happy to have found this amazing school!

I am excited to be back in the classroom after being a director for many years. I have 10 years' experience working in early childhood with infant children.

I am so excited to have this opportunity at the Goddard School of Clarkston! I have been an infant lead teacher for a couple of years, and I can't imagine doing anything else!

I enjoy working with the littlest learners in the school. Toddlers are my heart!

I find so much joy working with infants. As a mother myself, there is nothing more rewarding that watching infants learn and grow.

I am happy to be back in Clarkston! I love working with young children in the toddler department!

I have been working with children for years, and the infant room is my favorite place to be!

I love teaching children new skills and preparing them for elementary school! There is nothing more rewarding than teaching!

I am excited to begin my journey working with young children!

I have worked in toddler programs for several years! They are so fun to around!

I love being of service to our families and their children.