Our Teachers

Hi I'm Kara! I am the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Eagan. I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato with a Business Management degree and received my MBA from the University of Minnesota. After spending almost 20 years in the supply chain and manufacturing industry I am excited to bring The Goddard School to the Eagan Community. My husband Matt and I have 2 boys - Noah and Evan - both of whom attended The Goddard School.

Hello, my name is Lily, and I am happy to be at The Goddard School-Eagan! I am originally from Fargo, ND. I went to college at Minnesota State University Moorhead. I started working in Childcare in 2015 and can’t seem to stay away! My favorite part about working with children is that it is always going to be rewarding! In my spare time I really love going to concerts, spending time with my two dogs Winston and Walter, and traveling!

Hello, my name is Abbie! I have been working in childcare for 10 years! I graduated from Mankato State with a degree in Psychology and Spanish. I love building relationships with the children and their families. I am extremely passionate about early childhood education and love giving the children the tools they need to succeed. I am so excited to become a part of the Goddard family and watch our community grow.

Hello! I am Carly! I am so excited to be a part of your child’s home away from home. I have a large family and have been around kids my entire life. I am currently pursuing my Bachelors in Elementary Education. I love watching children become who they are meant to be. Engaging in their curiosity and showing their personalities lights up my life!

Hello, my name is Usy (oo-see). I was born and grew up in Indonesia and just moved to MN in 2020. I live in Eagan with my husband, Eric and our daughter Nyla. I have 4 years of experience with kids and was an au pair in Switzerland. I have my bachelor’s degree in English Literature. I love learning new things and sharing them with others. I believe every child is special and unique.

Hi, I am Melissa. I have 5 years' experience in childcare education. I have my bachelor's in computer information systems. I love being able to connect with each individual child. I am extremely excited about working at Goddard as it is a brand-new school and watching it grow over the years will be an amazing feeling. Can’t wait to meet you!

Hi! I am Olivia. I have been working in early childhood education for over 5 years and love making an impact on the children’s lives. I am working toward my early childhood education degree and currently have my CDA. I love the environment at Goddard and am so excited to create relationships with all the children and families.

Hi, I’m Tia. I have around 13 years of childcare experience and am working on my bachelor's in early childhood education. I have a daughter of my own who attends Goddard. I love creating the best care for our families and children. I am extremely excited to be a part of the best team and create a wonderful experience for all the families who attend Goddard.

Hello, my name is Dan. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard Family. I received my bachelors degree in elementary education and human development. I enjoy spending time with my family and playing board games. I worked the last 3 years at an elementary school. I love education because I walk in every day to kids who are eager to learn. I am excited to meet all of you!

Hi, my name is Ashlyn! I have worked in childcare for the past 8 years and have loved every part of it. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and am currently working on getting my Bachelors degree in Liberal Arts with an emphasis in diversity, equality, and inclusion. My favorite part about education is the connections we make with the children. Creating those relationships and being able to help them learn and grow has been very rewarding. I am so excited to join The Goddard School team and can’t wait to get to know everyone!

Hi, I am Hannah! I am formerly a middle school science teacher with 7 years of child-care experience. I have a bachelor's degree in biology from Iowa State University. My love for education stems from witnessing those magical epiphany moments when kids grasp a concept. I am so excited to be at Goddard because of their commitment to a child-centered education. I also have a little one of my own!

Hi! I am Emily! I come from many years in child-care centers and currently have my CDA in early preschool! I’ve been teaching since I was 18! I love teaching because I love watching kids fall in love with learning. I can’t wait to spend my days with these kiddos! I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard-Eagan team and I absolutely can’t wait to watch the kids learn.

Hello, my name is Zuhro. I am currently pursuing my Bachelor’s degree in psychology. I adore engaging with children and have genuine enthusiasm for supporting their educational development. The most rewarding part of working with children is to witness their milestones and those moments are also an affirmation of trust and connection we build together. I am excited to be a part of a school that makes everyone feels at home!

Hello, my name is Tabitha. I have been teaching for 14 years and have my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I love seeing children become excited as they achieve a new milestone. I am excited to be at Goddard and be apart of the team. I can’t wait to create new relationships with families and watch each child achieve new goals!

Hello, my name is Melissa. I ?love building strong and meaningful relationships. It’s also very rewarding working with children. I am excited to be at Goddard to be a part of the early years of learning and development. I’m love to engage in fun activities, help children learn, and create a safe and nurturing environment.

Hi, I am Emily. I have 8 years experience in childcare. I have my Associates degree in Child Development. I love seeing little minds discover the world for the first time. My values align with Goddard's vision and mission statement, and I love being a part of a family with likeminded individuals.

Hi, I'm Sadie. I have 3 years experience in childcare. I have my CDA in Early Childhood Education. I love education because I feel it opens up so many different doors. I also love teaching sign language! I am excited to be at Goddard because I can continue doing what I love and continue to learn new things along the way each and every day!

Hi, I am Hannah. I have worked with children in center-based care for about 6 years. I have my Associates degree in Early Childhood and Young Development. I love watching children grow and figure things out. I am excited to be at Goddard because it is a great place for children to learn and grow.

Hi my name is Selena! I have been in the childcare industry for the last 6 years. In the future I plan to obtain my teaching license. I love being in the education field because it is so rewarding to help teach, guide and learn with the next generation. They’re making a difference in my world as I am to them. I am excited to be at Goddard to meet new families, have new experiences and have a home away from home!