Mike and Nini Sokol are the owners / onsite operators of The Goddard School of Blaine, our communities 2020-25 Reader’s Choice #1 Preschool. They believe that children deserve the best chance for success in school and in life, and that begins with a high-quality early childhood education from loving teachers. They started the program with a vision to put children first in all that they do while creating a safe, loving, and enriching school where every child can thrive. Mike received his MBA from Carlson, and Nini her finance degree from St. Thomas. They live in Blaine with their 3 children: Isaac, Asher and Elin. Mike’s experience as an educator includes: adult learning at Best Buy and the U of MN, and non-profit experience in primary and secondary education. Mike and Nini are actively involved in Blaine through: Rotary, board of directors and coaches for youth sports, and sponsors for 5x Blaine youth sports. Mike and Nini look forward to welcoming you to our Goddard family!

Ms. Snow has worked in early childhood education for over 16 years and brings a deep understanding of child development, classroom practices, and the importance of building strong partnership with families. Her goal is to support both teachers and students so that our school is a place of joy and learning. One of her favorite parts as a director is getting to know each child and their families personally. She takes pride in leading a team of educators who a committed to make every child seen, valued, and supported. She holds a bachelor’s 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 Mnaeyc Director's Credentials. Ms. Snow was born in India but has made roots here in Minnesota and at the Goddard School of Blaine! She knows 5 languages. Ms. Snow Lives in Blaine with her husband and Son. She has 2 cats Coco and Ginger and a dog Oreo.

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]

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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!

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!

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.

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.

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.

Hello! My name is Raegan, I am a student at Virginia tech, and I study medicinal chemistry. I hope to one day do research in drug discovery, more specifically in cancer research. I really enjoy working out and focusing on my health! I love crafting and bringing creative ideas to the classroom.  I love working with kids; my mom was a teacher, and it really inspired me to get into teaching. Seeing how children grow under my guidance is very rewarding and fulfilling for me.

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!

Hello! My name is Emily, and I am currently in my senior year at the University of Wisconsin Stout. I am pursuing a B.S. degree in Construction Management. I have one sister who is the polar opposite of me (in good ways). I also have a 3-year old cat named Bear, who I love very much! My mom has been working in child care for 7-years now. My dad is an electrical engineer for a company that programs roof top units for commercial buildings. A few hobbies I enjoy include: knitting, skiing, snowboarding, basketball, and learning everything and anything I can. My mom had a major influence on me while growing up. She started working at a daycare about 7 years ago - she encouraged me to apply, and ever since then I fell in love with teaching. What I love most about teaching is getting a laugh out of the hilarious things the children do. I believe that a successful teacher treats children with respect and sets them up for success.

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!

Hello, my name is Katie and I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family! In May I will be graduating with a degree in elementary education, with the ultimate goal of becoming a kindergarten teacher one day. I have worked with kids my whole life, and I find it so rewarding to be able to help inspire and teach our next generation. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and I also enjoy spending time in nature. In the near future I hope to travel to Florence, Italy with my fiance. I believe that education is so important - so I am very excited to have the opportunity to work and build relationships with the children at the school.

Hello! My name is Ms. Mary! I grew up with five younger brothers, and my mom was a Kindergarten teacher. Needless to say, I had a lot of opportunities to spend time around kids and found it to truly be a calling to work in early childhood. I went to the University of St. Thomas for a degree in elementary education and to Concordia University for early childhood education. I taught third grade for three years, and then switched to teaching in preschool. I have taught preschool for nine years now and couldn’t be happier. My husband, puppy, and I came to this area two and a half years ago and have loved becoming a part of the community here. In my spare time, I enjoy singing at church, reading historical fiction books, going for walks, playing board games, baking, and grabbing coffee with friends. I am thrilled to become a part of the Goddard school family!