Our Teachers

We are so excited to be the owners of The Goddard School of Oxford! I am the on-site owner and Trevor is very involved as well. Raising our own young children and our love for family brought us to The Goddard School. We have seen the positive impact early education has made in the lives of our own children and look forward to fostering the love of learning while providing a safe, nurturing environment for your children.

Educational Background: Ms. Alison has her Childhood Business Administration Certification from Baker College. Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Alison has a true passion for working with babies and children. She worked at a daycare/preschool for 6 years prior to coming to The Goddard School and she is also a mom of four daughters. Ms. Alison has been with us at The Goddard School since 2015! Favorite Children's Book: If You Give a Mouse a Cookie By Laura Joffe Numeroff Favorite Ways to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Alison enjoys engaging the children in art activities that allows them to use their hands and feet or other objects. She also likes to add a variety of objects to the sensory table. Hobbies/Interests: When Ms. Alison is not here snuggling babies, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends!

Educational Background: Ms. Morgan has a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a major in Human Resource Management from Central Michigan University. Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Morgan has several years of experience being a teacher in an early childhood learning center. She started as an assistant teacher while working to complete her CDA, and then moved to a lead teacher, which is where she got her nick name Momo! She also worked as a camp counselor in New York. Favorite Children's Book: The Napping House by Audrey Wood. Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Morgan loves to incorporate play-based activities into everyday learning! She loves doing sensory activities as well as art projects with her littles! Hobbies/Interests: Ms. Morgan loves Disney, reading, hiking, and going up north!

Educational Background: Ms. Cammie has a Bachelor of Art in Music Therapy/ Theatre! Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Cammie started her childcare journey when she had her son, Milo, and has loved watching him learn and grow, which brought her to The Goddard School of Oxford! Favorite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle. Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Cammie loves to engage her littles with music and movement! She loves incorporating her music training to teach children all about colors, shapes, and more! She also enjoys sensory play because she loves to see the kiddos have new tactile experiences! Hobbies/Interests: Ms. Cammie loves music, so of course you will find her singing and playing the guitar! She also loves playing with her son, Milo, traveling, and going to concerts!

Educational Background: After High School, Ms. Kelli worked to get her CDA (Child Development Associate) and her RBT (Registered Behavior Technician). She is also currently enrolled at OCC in the Surgical Tech program! Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Kelli has been working in Childcare since 2018! She also has two young girls of her own! Favorite Children's Book: Oh, the Places You'll Go! by Dr. Seuss. Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Through Movement! Ms. Kelli loves getting her kiddos moving through music, sensory play, and outside time. There is always a dance party going on anywhere her class goes! Hobbies/Interests: Ms. Kelli loves horseback riding, barrel racing, dance, anything outdoors, and spending time with her kids!

Education Background: Ms. Makayla graduated from Adelphia Classical Christian Academy in California after being homeschooled for a majority of her life. She is currently undergoing Early Childhood Training through MI Registry and the Child Care Education Institute. Experience: Ms. Makayla's experience is Early Childhood began during her work as an Assistant Teacher at Adelphia Classical Christian Academy in California in 2021. After moving to Michigan Ms. Makayla perused an Assistant position at The Goddard School in Oxford, where she was promoted to a Toddler Lead Teacher. Favorite Children's Book: Ms. Makayla's favorite children's book is Fox in Socks by: Dr. Suess. Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Makayla's favorite way to incorporate play in the classroom is through painting with different objects! Hobbies: Ms. Makayla enjoys Reading and watching Movies in her spare time.

Educational Background: Ms. Sandra has her Child Development Associate. Experience in Early Childhood Education: Ms. Sandra has been working in childcare since 2008. She has been with us at The Goddard School since 2015! Favorite Children's Book: How Do Dinosaurs Say I'm Mad By Jane Yolen Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Sandra enjoys incorporating play into her classroom through sensory items that allow the children to explore and discover. Hobbies/Interests: When Ms. Sandra isn't working with your children, she enjoys a good book, trying out a new recipe, cooking and yoga.

Educational Background: Ms. Laura graduated from Brown City Highschool. Upon completion, she got her Childcare Development Associate to get more experience in a classroom! Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Laura has been working in an early childcare setting for the last 4 years and has the most experience with young preschoolers! Favorite Childrens Book: The Kissing Hand by Audrey Penn. Favorite Ways to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Laura enjoys teaching through play by looking at children's interests and incorporating them into lessons. Hobbies/Interests: Ms. Laura enjoys walking her dogs and kayaking!

Educational Background: Ms. Megan has her Lead Certificate for the State of Michigan. Experience in Early Childhood: She came from a childcare prior to Goddard and also worked as a nanny. Favorite Children's Book: Cat in The Hat by Dr. Seuss Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Megan loves to sing songs, use imaginary play and sensory items to explore and discover in her classroom. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time she caring for her many animals (reptiles, dogs, chickens & rabbits), She also enjoys music and singing!

Educational Background: Ms. Alexis has a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Oakland University Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Alexis has taught preschool for several years and has a lot of experience babysitting family and friends Favorite Children's Book: How to Catch a Mermaid by Adam Wallace and Andy Elkerton Favorite Ways to Incorporate Play in Classroom: Ms. Alexis enjoys getting on the floor and playing with the children to make an adventure out of their experience as well as sensory play. Hobbies/Interests: In her spare time, Ms. Alexis enjoys baking, reading, and spending time with friends and family

Educational Background: Ms. Laura Graduated from Oakland University in December of 2021, with her Batchelor's degree in The Science of Education. Experience in Early Childhood: Ms. Laura has worked in many different classrooms over the past few years from young fives, all the way to sixth grade! She also has experience taking care of young cousins and nephews! Favorite Children's Book: Oh, The Places You'll Go! By Dr. Suess. Favorite Way to Incorporate Play in the Classroom: Ms. Laura loves hands on learning and any excuse to have fun while learning! Hobbies/Interests: Ms. Laura loves trying new foods, dancing, and spending time with family! She also enjoys an adrenaline rush, which leads her to amazing experiences like skydiving! However, her favorite thing to do is spend the day on the beach, enjoying the sun!!