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 Marissa. I have worked in childcare for 8 years and have a degree in History, Museum Studies and Spanish. I love supporting teachers and helping classrooms run smoothly. I also love getting to know all the students and their families. I am excited to be at Goddard as it values high quality education. I love that each staff and family can have their own perspective and story and I am excited to get to know them!

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.

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!

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 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! 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.

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.

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 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, I'm Jacky. This year marks my 10th year in the classroom and I am excited to bring my experience and passion for early childhood education to The Goddard School. I also have my CDA. With two grown children of my own and 25 years of marriage, I deeply value family and connection. I look forward to helping your child grow and thrive!

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!

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 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 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!

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!

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 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 Amy. I have 5 years of nanny experience in addition to my 7 years of experience in a childcare setting. I have my B.S. in Art. Education can open your world to new possibilities and ideas. I am excited to be at Goddard because the staff work as a team supporting and helping each other out.

Hello, my name is Emily! I love working with young and eager learners, it’s the biggest highlight ever! There is nothing I love more than connecting with others and teaching one another. I am so excited to be at Goddard as they value unlocking potential and inspire growth in children as well as building each other up as a team. I am so thrilled to be here!

Hi, I am Katherine. I have volunteered and worked at various summer camps for 5 years. I love working in Early Childhood Development because you can always find smiles and laughter. I am so excited to work at a place that allows children to explore and learn in their own way.