Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  •  Michael

    Michael

    Owner
    Mike and Nini Sokol are the owners of The Goddard School of Blaine, the 2020 - Current, Reader's Choice Best Preschool in Blaine and Spring Lake Park. Nini graduated from St. Thomas with a degree in Finance and is a Sr. Manager at Target Corp. Mike graduated from the U of MN with a degree in Biology, and Carlson School of Management with an MBA. He left his 21-year career at Best Buy to pursue his passion in bringing this school to the community. He still teaches at the U of MN, and supports primary and secondary education non-profits in MN. As parents of 3 small children - Isaac, Asher, and Elin - they understand the importance of whole-child development and have watched their own children thrive as Goddard students. Creating a safe, nurturing and high-quality Goddard School in the Blaine community is part of their vision to support community give-back and educate our future leaders. Mike and Nini look forward to welcoming you to the school and being part of the Goddard family!
  • Ms Snow

    Ms Snow

    Director of Operations
    Ms. Snow holds her Bachelors in Business Administration and a Post Graduate Diploma in Computer Applications from St. Aloysius College, Mangalore University in India. She also has her Child Development Associate Certificate and Director's Certificate. Ms. Snow was born in India, but has made roots here in Minnesota and at the Goddard School of Blaine! She knows 5 languages, She has taught all age groups, but loves to focus on Preschool and Pre K ages. She has over 11 years experience including leadership as an Assistant Director at the previous center she worked at. Some activities that she loves doing with children are stories, art, and large motor. She also loves Parent Teacher Conferences! Ms. Snow enjoys bringing love and learning into the classrooms every day! Ms. Snow Lives in Blaine with her husband and Son. She has 2 cats Coco and Ginger and a dog Oreo.
  • Mr Felix

    Mr Felix

    Operations Manager and Nutritionist
    Hi, my name is Felix and I strongly advocate for empowering others to live healthier lives through better nutrition and physical activity. I studied Nutrition Dietetics at the University of Minnesota, and come from a background of retail customer service and healthcare. I have a family of 4, with Maria, and daughters Olivia and Charlotte. I am also a huge sports fan (mainly Vikings and Timberwolves) and enjoy playing basketball and volleyball. I am very passionate about music as well. I enjoy DJing and composing music in my free time. I also recently released my first self-produced music album! [www.soundcloud.com/djsirf]
  •  Laura

    Laura

    Admin
    Hello, my name is Laura and I am a proud mom of 3 adult children. 2 grown and flown and 1 attending her first year at Virginia Tech. We are adding 1 more to our family as our oldest daughter is getting married this Fall! My hobbies include crafting, flower gardening, and home improvement projects with my husband. Also can’t forget to mention all the fun we have with our 2 Australian Labradoodles, Beamer and Bentley! I started my teaching career after graduating from Hamline University in 1995. I entered my studies because of my love for children and learning. All of my experiences in the classroom environment have proven to me that I am in the right place!
  • Ms Amber

    Ms Amber

    Kitchen Manager
    Hi, I’m Ms. Amber! I grew up in the small town of Maple Lake, MN. However, I have been living in this community for over a decade with my husband Nick and our 3 children Scarlett, Oakley, and Lux. I have been here at The Goddard School of a Blaine since before its opening day back in 2020.  I have been working in early childhood education since 2007 and have been involved in many areas of the profession during those years, including Lead Teacher, Kitchen Manager, Health and Safety Coordinator, and Mentor Teacher. As a 4th generation educator, I have spent much of my life surrounded by a love of learning and a passion for sharing that love with our youngest generation. Which is why I received a degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota in 2005. Fostering children’s emotional and mental well being has always been a main focus for me and it is what I emphasize in my teaching approach and my interactions with children.
  • Ms Kari

    Ms Kari

    LEAD TEACHER
    Being a part of Goddard Blaine is such a blessing! After 25 years working in Early Childhood; I find myself at home at the school. I am absolutely thrilled to share such incredible health and safety guidelines, as well as hands on enrichments, along with top professional Teachers ;with Families in the community. I have been married to my Husband Dustin for 19years, we have 3 awesome children Landin, 16, Levi,13, and Delaney, 6. We live on acreage just north of the Blaine area. We have 3 dogs, and 5 chickens. I enjoy watching my children engaged in Dirt Biking, Fishing Team, Gymnastics, and Baseball. We are a family who spends most of their time outdoors enjoying one another. I myself like visiting Winery's with girlfriends, singing Karaoke, reading, hiking, and going to various musical concerts. I have begun to travel later in life, and I am absolutely loving it. Looking forward to getting to know all of the families and staff at the school!
  • Ms Katelyn

    Ms Katelyn

    LEAD TEACHER
    I’ve always enjoyed spending time with children I spend a lot of my time nannying and babysitting. My mother and sister both worked in childcare, and I am now passionately following in their footsteps. I attended Northwestern university of St. Paul majoring in Music education. In my spare time i enjoy singing, dancing, and traveling.
  •  Lynn

    Lynn

    Lead Teacher
    After 20+ years working in the banking industry, I decided to follow my heart by working in Childcare. I have worked with infants through preschoolers for 7 yrs. each age is special and i easily fall in love with the children i teach. My favorite age is infants, I just love to hear them giggle! I earned my Early Childhood Education Certificate from Rasmussen college. I am a proud mom of two with a great "hubby" and a sweet chihuahua, I absolutely love the Vikings and grew up Listening to Prince. I also love bowling with the best friends ever!
  • Ms Sarah

    Ms Sarah

    Lead Teacher
    Hi, my name is Sarah and I have always had a passion for working with children. I have a family of 4, with Justin, our 7 year old Layla and our new miracle baby Lily who was born in August. We enjoy being outside going on walks to the park and during the summer you will find us at the beach almost daily. On Saturday nights we will be watching UFC and Sunday is football day in our household. I have been working in childcare for 13+ years now and am so excited to become part of the Goddard family!
  •  Nohemi

    Nohemi

    Aide
    Hello, my name is Nohemi and I am from Veracruz, Mexico. I am a mom of two boys, 9-years and 2-years old. I am also currently 18-weeks pregnant! I met my husband in 2016 and we got married later in 2021. My older son attends the Twin Cities Rush Soccer Club. We love to watch him play soccer as a family. One day I would love to travel to Santorini, Cancun, Hawaii and Tokyo. My goal in the future is to buy a house on the farm and grow my own vegetables and fruits.
  • Ms Amanda

    Ms Amanda

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Amanda has always loved children, and spent most of her teenage years babysitting for families. She graduated in 2016, and started teaching at her first school one month later! She has been teaching for 4 years, and holds her Child Development Accreditation in Minnesota.She has two younger sisters, and loves spending time with her family. Ms. Amanda also has two cats named Simbaa and Nala! In her free time, Ms, Amanda loves watching softball games!
  •  Jasmine

    Jasmine

    LEAD TEACHER
    Hello! I’m Ms. Jasmine and I am from Blaine, Minnesota. I graduated from Blaine High school in 2020, and I have been working in early childhood education for about 3 years. I have always loved being around children and have a true passion helping young learners progress in all areas of their development. I come from a pretty big family, I have 6 younger sisters and a younger brother. Growing up, I spent a lot of time around my siblings and gained a strong sense of experience in a variety of different age groups. Outside of teaching, I am a cheerleading coach for Blaine High school and Roosevelt middle school. I spend most of my free time with my family, my boyfriend, and my dog, Aurora!
  •  Anastasia

    Anastasia

    Lead Teacher
    I have a passion for teaching and have worked over 10 years in childcare! I teach all about peace, love and happiness, and the core values! CARING, RESPONSIBILITY, HONESTY, and RESPECT. Other than teaching I enjoy spending time with my family, relaxing in a hammock, or playing softball. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family and working with the PreK children.
  •  Kim

    Kim

    Aide
    Hello! My name is Kim and I am very excited to join the Goddard Family! A little about myself; I was born in Vietnam and moved to Minnesota when I was three years old. I graduated High School in Roseville and went on to complete my Bachelors Degree in Human Resources Development at the University of MInnesota. I have an 11 month old daughter named Violet, a dog named Frank, and a cat named Rose. In my free time I enjoy traveling, cheering for the Vikings, exploring new places to eat around Minnesota, and spending time on the lake in the summertime. I look forward to meeting everyone and making new friends at The Goddard School!
  •  Alejandra

    Alejandra

    LEAD TEACHER
    Hello my name is Mayra Alejandra, I’m a mom to a 3 year old Girl (Olivia). My favorite hobby is having her model for our favorite children’s boutique you’ll find us there every weekend. During the summer we are always outside we love exploring every park that is around. We also have a pug and she is 1 year old and she is the best friend for our daughter (Olivia). I love kids, I have worked with young children in the past and I was a nanny for two amazing families this past summer. I’m so excited to see what the future holds for us here at Goddard!
  •  Meheret

    Meheret

    Aide
    Hello my name is Meheret and I am a mother of 3 children. I love spending time with my family! We enjoy bowling, movie nights, and playing soccer as a family. I also enjoy doing interior design and renovation projects with my husband. My daughter attended Goddard in 2019, and I have seen such a positive impact on her development. I love that it is such a welcoming environment. I have a love of learning, teaching, and a desire to inspire. I have a big heart and I want to make a difference. It is so important that we as teachers help students grow academically as well as socially. In the future, I hope to travel to South Africa one day!
  •  Samantha

    Samantha

    Teacher
    Hi, I’m Sami and I graduated college for Early Childhood Education by earning my Associates Degree. I have been working in the field for almost 8 years now as different roles such as a lead teacher, Assistant Director, and a Director. I stepped down from being apart of management due to missing making an impact on each child, which starts in the classroom as well as having more flexibility with being with my family at home. I enjoy being a momma to my daughter Luna and spending time with our family by going to baseball games (Go Twins!), road tripping to different places, antiquing, and being outside! During my free time, I like to read and participate in different reading clubs as well as writing book reviews! I cant wait to start this journey here at Goddard and can’t wait to grow relationships each one of you.
  •  Beth

    Beth

    Lead Teacher
    Hi my name is Beth! I have two sons that are 11 and 15-years old, that keeps me very busy. I have been a preschool teacher for the past 18-years. I also work part time as a PCA. Raising my niece at a young age made me realize I wanted to work in childcare. I have always felt like I was connected with children. I love watching the children learn new things every day. I also love building meaningful connections with them so they are excited to come and learn, and have fun while doing it. I enjoy doing DIY projects, refinishing furniture and thrift shopping with my girlfriends and family. I spend a lot of time with my son’s and I am very active in the sports they play. We spend a lot of time at the batting cages practicing for baseball. I am so happy and excited to be part of the Goddard team!
  •  Riann

    Riann

    Experienced Aide
    Hello my name is Ria. I currently live in Monticello with my 2-year old daughter and my fiancé. In my free time I enjoy baking and watching Grey's Anatomy. My family and I really enjoy getting outside especially when it’s warm, or we also enjoy spending the day watching Miss Rachel!
  • Ms BJ

    Ms BJ

    Lead Teacher
    Ms BJ comes from a diverse background. She's of Indian origin but grew up in the UK. Although she has a degree in English and Masters in Journalism, she realized that her true passion was in helping shape young minds. She loves nurturing the creativity and help children grow and learn and become kind caring citizens of the world. When not teaching she loves travelling with her family, enjoying the company of her friends and taking her dog for long walks.
  •  Cayla

    Cayla

    Lead Teacher
    Hello my name is Cayla, I’m excited to be part of the amazing Goddard family. I have a love for teaching and learning. I have been working with children for about 8 years now. I currently live in Zimmerman where I grew up. I currently have a degree in child and adult care education and paraprofessional from St. Cloud Technology and Community College. I am currently going back to school at Southwest State University for Early Childhood Education (birth-3rd grade). My ultimate goal is to become a kindergarten teacher. On my little bit of free time I have being in school full time and working full time, I enjoy hang out with my friends and family and watching hockey. Also on my free time I enjoy being outdoors no matter what time of the year.
  •  Kathryn

    Kathryn

    lead Teacher
    Born and raised in Duluth, I started both my family and career in the classroom there. I married my husband Peter and moved to the Twin Cities, Blaine specifically to raise my family. I have two children Ben (27) and Ailee (23) who grew up here in the north metro. For over 30 plus years I have been in pre-k, kindergarten and elementary classrooms where I have grown my passion for teaching and supporting the young children in my classroom. In my spare time I love to spend time in my garden, cook and bake for friends and family and go for walks with my dog Angus! I am excited to be a part of the Goddard School Community
  •  Melissa

    Melissa

    Teacher
    My name is Melissa. I am a mom of three wonderful boys and married to my junior high sweetheart. I love having the opportunity to teach children and be able to watch them grow as they develop life skills they will use for the rest of their lives. I have a BS in Early Childhood Education and I have a passion for special education integration and interactive learning. In my free time, I enjoy being outdoors, trying to cook different cultural foods , advocating and educating people about Autism awareness, and spending time with my family.
  •  Sabrina

    Sabrina

    Experienced Aide
    Hello, my name is Sabrina Chanthamontry and I graduated from Blaine High School. In my free time I enjoy traveling, reading, hiking, biking, walking, running, and playing tennis. I also enjoy watching movies, going to concerts and trying new foods and drinks. My favorite music genres are K-pop and American pop. In the future I plan to continue my education with the goal of eventually becoming a preschool teacher.
  •  Sophie

    Sophie

    Asst Teacher
    Hi! My name is Sophie, I grew up in Ramsey Minnesota and I have 3 older sisters and a younger brother, and my cat Iris. I graduated high school in 2019 and I have been attending The University of Kansas to pursue a degree in exercise science. I have always enjoyed working with children, it truly is such a blessing watching them grow each day and seeing them smile! In my free time I enjoy being outside, frisbee golfing, reading, cooking, and watching sports and going to sporting events. Outside of working at Goddard, I also work as a swim instructor. I am so excited to join this amazing family at Goddard!
  •  Carol

    Carol

    Aide
    I am from the Iron range. I come from a small town. I have been around younger kids pretty much my whole life. Kids are definitely a huge part of my life. I am planning on furthering my education for early childhood. My hobbies outside of kids, are being outside and going on adventures. Fun fact about me I moved out of my parents house the day I graduated.
  •  Sylvia

    Sylvia

    Lead Teacher/ Float
    My name is Sylvia Le, I reside in Blaine, Minnesota. I graduated from the University of Minnesota with a B.S. in Child Psychology. In 1993 I started teaching at St. Paul Public Schools. I taught 1st and 2nd graders and and also taught ESL to Vietnamese immigrants. In 2013 I received Minnesota certification as a medical interpreter in Vietnamese and worked as a medical interpreter at Minnesota Language Connection. In 2022 I joined Vietnamese Social Services as a community Program/Engagement Coordinator. I enjoy reading, storytelling, tutoring my nephews, exercising, outdoor activities, and cooking for families and friends. I would like to express my gratitude to be given the opportunity to join the Goddard family.
  • Ms Madison

    Ms Madison

    Aide
    Hello, my name is Madison and I am Native American, White Earth and La Courte Ojibwe. I enjoy fishing, music, and writing in my spare time. Surprisingly, I really enjoy gloomy weather. I would love to travel to Seattle one day! My mom was a preschool teacher, and I think it had a major impact on me. I believe that every student you teach is a potential world-changer, and your guidance can help them on that journey.
  •  Hannah

    Hannah

    Aide
    Hello! My name is Hannah and I am so excited to be joining the Goddard community! I have been in childcare for around a year and a half now and love every minute of it! I currently live at home with my older sister and brother and of course my parents. We have 3 dogs who also keep us very busy! Growing up I danced competitively for 15 years but then moved on to race snowmobiles professionally with my brother! I love forward to getting to know each and everyone at The Goddard School!
  •  Sue

    Sue

    Teacher
    My name is Sue, and I have two children, a son and a daughter. Both kids are now away at college. I also have pets - a dog, Siggy and a cat, Pokey. In my free time I love doing outdoor activities. This includes hiking, going for walks, and taking my dog on adventures. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends; whether I am cooking or entertaining. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family. I love that children are encouraged to learn through play and inquiry. I am excited to spend time with the students and help them grow on their academic journey!
  •  Taylor

    Taylor

    intern
    Hi! My name is Taylor, and I live in Blaine with my mom, dad, older sister and dog, Zoey. I was a cheerleader for Blaine High School and also cheer captain. I used to babysit, and after taking childcare courses in high school, I realized that I love teaching kids! My favorite thing about teaching is seeing the children learn new things and reach new milestones. In my free time I enjoy going to the beach and hanging out with friends. I also enjoy skiing and ice skating! Teaching is such a fun and rewarding career and I am excited to build relationships with all the children and families!
  •  Paige

    Paige

    Asst Teacher
    Hi my name is Paige! I currently live with my boyfriend of 7 years and our animals. We have two dogs named Barry and Winnie, along with one cat named Darla. I love doing pottery, cooking, baking and playing games. I love cooking and baking any- and everything! I also love to shop, decorate and organize my house. I spend most of my weekends babysitting and having sleepovers at my house with some of the kids that used to be at my mom’s daycare. We love finding local activities or play areas to explore. I’ve always loved working with kids. When I was growing up, my mom ran an in-home daycare and I always loved helping out with whatever I could. Once I finished high school I was hired at my first full-time job, which was at a daycare center; I have been working with kids ever since. One day I would love to explore somewhere that is very different from the U.S., like Tokyo or India. I’ve always wanted to go somewhere that is super beautiful like Finland or Maldives.
  •  Joynadia

    Joynadia

    Aide
    Hi I’m Joy! I was born and raised in Georgia. I made my big move to Minnesota back in 2021 for a fresh start and to explore the world a little more. I am a huge lover of music, fashion, and beauty! I’ve had the opportunity to be in choirs, small singing groups, and a traveling dance group for over 5-10 years back in Georgia. I even had the opportunity to teach West African music/dance at Burdell Hunt Elementary School back home. To get more into my love for beauty, I attended the Aveda Arts and Science Institute in Minneapolis back in 2022 for Esthiology. I’ve also had the experience working in customer service for 4 years as a Manager/Supervisor. I really enjoy being able to take all my experiences and mixing them all together to create something greater. So I’m super excited for the opportunity to share this with the students and staff here at Goddard to help create a fun, artistic, engaging, and innovative learning experience!
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