Samantha is the owner of The Goddard Schools in Derry and Nashua NH. She earned a Bachelor’s degree from the University of New Hampshire in Durham and a Master’s degree in Business from Bentley College in Waltham, Massachusetts. She is also a Goddard parent; her older son attended the Nashua School for several years before she became a school owner herself. Now, her youngest son attends our school. “I love The Goddard School and the peace of mind that I had when my son attended. It's not just a child care or a 'day care', it's a safe and nurturing preschool for educating all young children. I enjoy sharing those great experiences with the families in Nashua!”

Heidi is the Director of the Goddard School in Nashua,N.H. Heidi received her B.A. in Elementary Education, Special Education, & Human Development, and her Masters in Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Rivier College. Heidi has been a part of the Nashua Goddard School since 2005. She has taken on many different roles over the years including Lead Teacher for Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten, Assistant Director, and now Director. These experiences, as well as public and private school experiences, allow for Heidi to mentor and guide her staff to exceptional success.

Ms. Alexa serves as our Assistant Director. She graduated from NHTI with a degree in Early Childhood Education and has over 10 years of experience, including time spent working at a Head Start Program. Inspired by her Kindergarten teacher’s dedication and love for learning, Ms. Alexa decided to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. Her goal is to provide a safe learning environment and instill a love for learning in each child's day. She enjoys creating inviting spaces for children to explore and grow. In her role, Ms. Alexa mentors and guides teachers in implementing our curriculum program. Outside of work, she enjoys rock climbing, camping, and biking with her daughter and son. Additionally, she has a passion for crafting and creating designs with her Cricut.

Meet Ms. Jana, a wonderful member of our infant teaching team! With five years of experience working with children, she brings a wealth of knowledge and a warm heart. Before joining Goddard, Jana was a stay-at-home mom, nurturing her four kids. She has a diverse teaching background that includes tutoring high school students and leading a preschool classroom. Jana earned her degree from Antelope Valley College, Nashua Community College, and AV School of Nursing in California. She loves being in the Early Education field because she finds it so inspiring and rewarding to work with little ones. Watching infants grow and develop in their first year of life truly brings her joy. When she's not at work, Jana enjoys exploring new places with her children, and creating beautiful memories together!

Ms. Ashley is a member of our toddler teaching team! She has always had a passion for working with children, and her love for the younger age group has inspired her to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Ashley is currently completing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education through the community college system in New Hampshire and has more than five years of experience working with children. Her favorite aspect of teaching is witnessing when children reach their personal milestones and take pride in their accomplishments. Outside of school, Ashley enjoys reading and writing. She also likes to spend time with friends but finds joy in taking time to relax.

Ms. Allyssa earned her degree from Rivier University and has over six years of experience in the early childhood field. Before joining Goddard, she worked as a paraprofessional, substitute teacher, and special education aide in public schools. She is currently one of our Lead Toddler 2 teachers. Allyssa chose to work in early education because she finds great joy in interacting with children. Witnessing their wonder and amazement as they achieve new goals is a source of pride for her as a teacher. Outside of teaching, Ms. Allyssa enjoys spending time with her two daughters, as well as hiking and swimming.

Ms. Jazmine is a co-teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom. She is currently attending New Hampshire Technical Institute and is working towards her degree in early childhood education. With over five years of experience in working with children and coaching a cheerleading team, Ms. Jazmine is passionate about helping children develop new skills as they reach their developmental milestones and gain independence. She chose to pursue a career in early childhood education to make a positive impact on the lives of children. In her free time, Ms. Jazmine enjoys shopping, going to the movies, and taking care of her puppies!

Ms. Dani is part of our Preschool team. Additionally, she assists in the office. Ms. Dani has over 10 years of experience working with children and continues to pursue her Bachelor's degree by taking courses through the New Hampshire community college system. She loves to teach young children and chose early childhood education as a profession to inspire their creative minds.   Ms. Dani’s favorite aspect of teaching is watching the children grow while under her care. She loves to encourage and engage the children in learning new things and meeting the goals set out for them. Outside of school, Dani loves to go to the beach, spend time with her family, hang out with her friends, and read avidly. Last year, she read 70 books!  

Ms. Patty is a co-lead of our Prekindergarten team. She received her teaching degree from Fitchburg State University and Bunker Hill Community College. She has been working with families and children for 42 amazing years with experience in infants, toddlers, preschool, PreK, and Kindergarten programs. Additionally she was a Director of a childcare program in Wisconsin and worked in a high school program with pregnant teens. Ms. Patty loves teaching! She loves seeing their smiles when they accomplish a new goal they had been working on. Within her free time she teaches hunter education and enjoys crafting. She loves to create projects using her Cricut to create all kinds of crafts and fun displays for the classroom. Ms. Patty loves spending time with her family and friends and taking her chocolate lab, Dasher on walks!

Ms. Ginny is a dedicated and experienced member of our preschool teaching team, bringing over sixteen years of teaching expertise to our program. She is particularly enthusiastic about implementing the innovative Wonder of Learning curriculum, which she plans to enrich with her deep love of music and children's literature. This curriculum allows her to create engaging and meaningful learning experiences for her students. During her high school years, Ms. Ginny discovered her passion for education while tutoring her fellow classmates. She found great joy in sharing knowledge and supporting her peers in their academic journeys, which solidified her desire to be an educator. One of her favorite aspects of teaching is witnessing the "Aha!" moments when children overcome challenges and achieve their developmental milestones. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Ginny enjoys spending quality time with her family, whether it's exploring the outdoors, hosting family game nights, or engaging in cre