Our Teachers

Hello, my name is Jill Cronin. I have a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Fontbonne University. I take pride in striving for excellence and providing quality childcare, while promoting a fun and positive workplace for our staff. Prior to becoming co -owner, I worked as a director and classroom teacher for several years. My experience in these has been a valuable tool in understanding both the needs of our students and our employees. My goal is to build strong relationships and create a sense of community within our school. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my family and our three dogs. I also dabble in interior decorating, love to travel, and enjoy watching and playing sports. CPR/First Aid certified.

Sheila is the owner of The Goddard School located in Chesterfield, Missouri. She has a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from Southeast State University. She has earned a Master's degree in Elementary Administration from University of Missouri. Sheila has been a proud owner of a Goddard School for nineteen years.

Hello, my name is Nichole. I work closely with classroom teachers to ensure high level of instruction and quality of care. I have 2 years of experience in early childhood education. I also have a Bachelor's in Psychology with a minor in Child Advocacy Studies. In my free time I love spending time with my family and friends! CPR/First Aid certified.

Hi, my name is Krista and I am the Office Manager here at The Chesterfield Goddard School. I have an associate's degree in early care and education and have many years of experience as a nanny and working in the early childhood education field. I am married and have two children. In my free time, I love camping and hanging out with friends and family! I am a huge fan of the St. Louis Cardinals! CPR/First Aid certified.

Hello! My name is Sydney, also known as Syd. I have a bachelor’s degree in communication science of disorders with emphasis in speech pathology. I earned this degree from Missouri State University. I have 10+ years of experience in the childcare field. Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and 2 kiddos. We love to take walks and ride in our jeep! I hope to help the children at Goddard learn and grow while keeping them safe! CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, my name is Natalie. I’m originally from Cali, Colombia and moved here over 24 years ago. I have worked with infants for the past 20 years. I have a bachelor's degree in child psychology, and I am currently working on my master's degree at Maryville University. I truly love working with children. I also find the development in their early years fascinating. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. CPR/First Aid certified.

My name is Josephine, but most people call me Joey. I have 8 year of experience in child care. Infants are my favorite age to work with. I love seeing them meet new milestones! I am so excited to teach your babies and watch them grow every day! CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi my name is Laura. I have been working in childcare since 2018 and started teaching preschool in 2023. I currently serve in the US Army National Guard as an x-ray tech. I am a lucky wife and mom to a little girl and a bonus mom to her brother. At home we have a dog, her name is Tonks, but I am a cat person! I am excited to be teaching at Goddard and can’t wait to get to know your little ones!

Hi! My name is Cameron, but I prefer Cam! I have my associates degree in elementary education. I have been the classroom teacher in the Squirrels room for over a year now and I have loved every minute! I truly enjoy being part of the Goddard family. CPR/First Aid Certified.

My name is Sydney. I have two and a half years experience working in childcare through working at a daycare facility and babysitting. My family is very important to me and has always been supportive of my career goals. I am hoping to bring children happiness because they deserve it. I want them to feel like they are safe. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, I’m Jasmine, but everyone calls me Jas. I have five years of experience working in childcare. I am currently in school getting my degree in early education. I also have three years of experience as a Girl Scout troop leader. I love working with children and hope that I can help enhance their imagination and originality! In my free time, I enjoy doing arts & crafts and baking. CPPR/First Aid certified.

Hi, my name is Brianna, but everyone calls me Bri. I have over 3 years of experience working with children in a childcare setting. Helping the children learn and grow is my favorite part of my job. Outside of work, I enjoy time with my family and shopping with my best friend. I am currently enrolled in college, have my CNA Certificate. CPR/First Aid certified.

Hello! My name is Jaidyn. I graduated from North Point High School in 2023. I started babysitting when I was 13 and I have loved working with children ever since. I love shopping and spending time with family and friends in my free time. The main reason I love working with children is because I get the opportunity to help them learn and grow! CPR/First Aid Certified

My name is Mariana, and I hold a bachelor's degree in psychology with a minor in Spanish from SIUE. I have been working with kids since high school, and I am a very family-oriented individual. I have a close relationship with my two sisters and parents. I enjoy working with kids because of their creativity and intelligence. Every time I work with children, I learn something new, and it brings me immense joy!! CPR/First Aid certified.

Hello! My name is Hannah, and I am so excited to meet you! I have been working with children fore 4 years. I am a part-time student pursuing a degree in early childhood education. I believe early childhood is such an important life stage and strive to create a nurturing, safe, and educational environment. My favorite thing in the world is my dog, Ruppert. He is a rescued senior chihuahua. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi I'm Anahi! I am currently working towards my associates degree in elementary education. I have my substitute license and this is my fourth year working in childcare. I love the one-year-olds! In my free time I enjoy quality time with family as well as relaxing and focusing on self-care. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, my name is Rebakah but everyone calls be Beka. I have an associate’s degree in medical assisting. I worked as a caregiver for 5 years prior to working in childcare. I have a 3-year-old daughter, and she is the reason that I switched careers. I’ve worked in the childcare setting for over a year now but I have nieces and nephews who I’ve helped raise since they were born. I love being outdoors and fishing with my family and friends.

My name is Leanne. I have experience and have formal training as a behavior technician specializing in early intervention. I also plan to start working towards my CDA. I come from a large family and have five younger siblings, so being surrounded by children feels very natural to me. My favorite hobbies include reading, baking and cooking, hiking and camping – all of which I sort of inherited from my parents. I hope to bring lots of fun to my classroom as I foster the kiddo's independence and confidence. I always have such a blast with kids, and I love their imagination and sweetness more and more every day. CPR/First Aid certified.

My name is Victoria, but friends and family call me Vicki. I have my bachelor's degree in early childhood education. I have 11 years of experience working in a childcare setting. I am married, but have no children at this time. I love reading books, enjoy the outdoors and spending time with family. My goal is to bring joy and create a love of learning within my students. My favorite part of teaching is seeing the kiddos light up when they learn something new!! CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, I’m Ms. Amanda. I am the mother of four beautiful children and I have been a two-year-old teacher for over two years. I love traveling, summer and old movies like “Gone with the Wind” and “Breakfast at Tiffany’s”. I love working with two-year-olds because every day is a new adventure with them and you never know what crazy things they will say. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hello my name is Passant! I am the Groundhogs teacher. I have 3 years of experience teaching in early childhood education. I am currently working towards my CDA. In my free time I love spending time with my two children who love to play football... even inside the house! CPR/First Aid Certified

Hello everyone, my name is Mariah. I will be receiving my associates degree in paralegal studies. This has made my attention to detail and research skills thorough. I will be receiving my Bachelor’s degree in General Studies with a concentrated area in psychology in May 2025 and continuing education to get my Master’s starting Fall 2025. I am CPR/First Aid certified with 8 years of child care experience and have my early childhood education certification. My experience has led me to have a nurturing and passionate spirit for children’s growth and development. I plan to get my CDA and continue to be a positive role model in your child’s life.

Hi, my name is Tia. I am the mother of 3 very energetic boys! They contribute to my love for early childhood education. I have two years experience in child care. I am currently going to college for Child and Family Development at STLCC. When I’m not doing school assignments or working, you can find me knee deep in a good young adult novel. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi my name is Brooke. I have over 4 years’ experience working in a school setting. Currently, I am working to obtain my bachelor’s degree in early childhood education. I am also a mother to a very active toddler who keeps me on my toes! During my free time, I love to spend time with my family. Working with kids has always been my passion, watching them grow their minds each day can be very rewarding. I look forward to helping them learn and grow!

Hi, I'm Ms. Casey! I am a Parkway graduate and have my Bachelor's in Education from Maryville University. I have over 5 years of experience in childcare and teaching enrichment programs. I am committed to working with you to ensure your child's happiness, safety, and learning confidence. In my free time, you can find me wandering through a park or museum with my husband and three kids. I also enjoy painting and curling up with a good book and one of my cats.

Hello, my name is Jenna! I taught Special Education for three years and now Pre-Kindergarten. I love to draw and paint! I love teaching because seeing the students reach their academic and personal goals means a lot to me! I hope to bring them comfort and joy as we grow together! CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, my name is Jeff. I have my bachelor's degree in elementary education and have worked for the last 20 years for the Special School District of St. Louis County. During that time, I spent 13 years at Green Trails Elementary and 6 years at Parkway West High School. I enjoy learning and hope to bring my passion for learning and natural curiosity to my students. After all, if you are not excited about learning, how can you expect to motivate your students?! CPR/First Aid certified.

My name is David and I am extremely proud to be a part of The Goddard School of Chesterfield team. I have a bachelor's degree in Exceptional Learning and Development from Bethel University. I have five years of experience teaching physical education. I am married and we have two boys. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hi, my name is Bailey. I have over five years of experience working in a professional childcare setting, and now I am working towards my CDA. I have also studied opera performance in both Kansas City and St. Louis. I have worked with children of all ages, newborn through elementary. I have 3 cats, Ollie, Charlie and Lilli that love to play! In my free time, you can find me playing with them or going to local concerts and shows. I hope I can bring a fun, safe environment, and new experiences to the children at Goddard! CPR/First Aid certified

Hi, my name is Ms. Khan. I work in the kitchen here at The Goddard School. I have over 15 years of experience as a chef and 10 years of experience teaching in early childhood education. I love to cook and spend time with my family. I love working in the kitchen and preparing meals for your children. Safe Serve Certification, CPR/First Aid Certified

Hello, my name is Maureen. I come from a family of 11, so I have been around children all my life. I have been married for 29 years and have 1 son. He is 22 years old. I am looking forward to the upcoming school year. CPR/First Aid Certified

Hello, my name is Autumn. I have been in early childcare education for a year. I have been a nanny for 12 years. I have always had a lot of kids around me rather be family or the church I grew up in. In my free time I love to bake different desserts for my family and friends on our monthly game nights. I love talking with children and see how their brains work and the different ways they think about things. CPR/First Aid Certified