Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

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. 

  •  Brian

    Brian

    Owner
    Education: Bachelor of Science in Biology from Rockhurst University; Master of Business Administration from The Olin School of Business at Washington University Experience: Prior to operating The Goddard School of Lake Norman, Brian worked as a chemist in the pharmaceutical industry and later covered pharmaceutical companies as an equity research analyst. Brian is the proud father of a Goddard School of Cornelius student.
  •  Kristen

    Kristen

    Director
    Education: Bachelor of Arts Degree in Child and Family Development from the University of North Carolina-Charlotte Experience: Kristen has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2010. She loves to see the joy and excitement on a child's face when they learn something new.
  •  Rhonda

    Rhonda

    Assistant Director
    Assistant Director Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell Community College, Criminal Justice Associate Degree from Central Piedmont Community College and Bachelor's Degree in Human Services from Pfeiffer University. Experience: Rhonda has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2002.
  •  Angela

    Angela

    Lead Teacher
    Classroom: Preschool Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education Experience: Angela has been teaching at The Goddard School since 2017. She works with kids because she enjoys seeing their little personalities come to life.
  •  Courtney

    Courtney

    Teacher
    Preschool Teacher
  •  Michelle

    Michelle

    Lead Teacher
    Lead Teacher: Young Toddlers
  •  Diane

    Diane

    Teacher
    Teacher: Toddlers
  •  Kim

    Kim

    Teacher
    Teacher: Toddlers Education: Bachelor's Degree in English, Minor in Education from UNC Charlotte Experience: Kim has 40+ years experience working with children. She loves engaging with young because of their innocence, honesty and seeing their faces light up when they've accomplished something for the first time.
  •  Heather

    Heather

    Assistant Teacher
    Assistant Teacher: Young Toddlers
  •  April

    April

    Teacher
    Preschool Teacher
  •  Jessica

    Jessica

    Floating Teacher
    Floating Teacher
  •  Brina

    Brina

    Assistant Director
    Classroom: Infants Education: Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from East Stroudsburg University Experience: Brina has 10 years experience working with young children. She loves working with children because their happiness is so infectious.
  •  Debora

    Debora

    Lead Teacher
    Classroom: Transitional Kindergarten Education: Associate of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from Mitchell Community College Experience: Debora has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2004. She loves that she has the opportunity to leave a lasting impression on the children in her class and works daily to ensure the children are getting the best education possible.
  •  Caitlin

    Caitlin

    Assistant Teacher
    Classroom: Young Toddlers
  •  Dominique

    Dominique

    Assistant Director
    Assistant Director Education: Bachelor's Degree in Human Resources and Social Sciences from Dominican College in New York and North Carolina Early Childhood teaching credentials Experience: Dominique has taught young children for 5 years. She enjoys working with young children because she get to watch them learn new things daily and creates loving bonds with them.
  •  Sandy

    Sandy

    Assistant Teacher
    Infants Assistant Teacher
  •  Sharon

    Sharon

    Assistant Teacher
    Classroom: Infants Education: North Carolina Early Childhood Teaching Credential Experience: Sharon has been working at the Goddard School in Cornelius since 2006. She loves being a part of a child's first months of life and delights in working with the young infants.
  •  Stacy

    Stacy

    Assistant Teacher
    Infants Assistant Teacher
  •  Theresa

    Theresa

    Floating Teacher
    Classroom: Infants Education: Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Development from Central Piedmont Community College Experience: Theresa has 16 years experience working with children of all ages. She loves working with children because it keeps her young at heart.
  •  Jo

    Jo

    Assistant Teacher
    Education: North Carolina Early Childhood Teaching Credential Experience: Jo has been working at The Goddard School in Cornelius since 2003 but has been working with children since 1988. She is always willing to help in any age group and loves to read to the children.
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    After School Teacher
    After School Teacher
  •  Aliyah

    Aliyah

    Assistant Teacher
    Toddler Assistant Teacher
  •  Candy

    Candy

    Teacher
    Toddler Teacher
  •  Tina

    Tina

    Lead Teacher
    Preschool Lead Teacher
  •  Kelsey

    Kelsey

    Teacher
    Toddler Teacher
  •  Melissa

    Melissa

    Teacher
    Infant Teacher
  •  Tianna

    Tianna

    Assistant Teacher
    Toddler Assistant Teacher
  •  Hannah

    Hannah

    Floater
    Floating Teacher
  •  Lori

    Lori

    Assistant Teacher
    Assistant Pre-K Teacher
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