Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

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. 

  • Ms Samantha

    Ms Samantha

    Owner
    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

    Heidi

    Director
    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

    Ms Alexa

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Alexa is our Assistant Director. She graduated from NHTI with her Early Childhood degree and has over 10 years of experience including working at a Head Start Program. After falling in love with her Kindergarten teacher’s dedication and fun love of learning, Ms. Alexa chose to pursue a profession in Early Childhood Education. She hopes to provide a safe learning environment and bring that same love for learning into each child’s day. She loves to create inviting environments for the children. Ms. Alexa helps mentor and guide teachers with our curriculum program. She loves to rock climb, camp, and bike with her daughter and son. She also loves to craft and create cricut designs.
  •  Jana

    Jana

    Lead Infant Teacher
    Ms. Jana is a part of our infant teaching team. She has been working with children for 5 years in the field and was a stay-at-home mom prior to joining Goddard. Jana has various teaching experiences including tutoring children in high school, teaching a preschool classroom, and is a mom of four children! She received her degree from Antelope Valley College, Nashua Community College, and AV School of Nursing in California! Jana chose the Early Education field because she feels it is so inspiring and rewarding to work with children. She loves seeing the infant developmental process and growth in their first year of life. Outside of work she loves to explore new places with her children!
  • Ms Ashley

    Ms Ashley

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Ashley is a part of our toddler teaching team! Ashley has always loved working with children, but her love of working with younger ages has persuaded her to an Early Childhood Education profession. Ms. Ashley is completing a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education through the community college system in New Hampshire and has over 5 years experience working with children. Ms. Ashley’s favorite thing about teaching is being able to see when children hit their personal milestones and show pride in the actions they complete. Outside of school, Ashely loves to read and write. She also likes to go out with friends but finds joy in relaxing.
  • Ms Danielle

    Ms Danielle

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Dani is part of our toddler team preparing them to transition to preschool! Additionally she assists in the office. Ms. Dani has over 10 years experience working with children and continues to pursue her bachelors 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 about teaching is being able to watch the children grow while under her care. She loves to encourage and engage the children to learn new things and meet the goals set out for them. Outside of school, Dani loves to go to the beach, spend time with her family, and hang out with her friends.
  •  Jazmine

    Jazmine

    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Jazmine is a co-teacher for the Toddler 2 classroom. She is currently attending New Hampshire Technical Institute, working towards her early education degree. She has over 5 years of experience working with children and coaching a cheerleading team. Ms. Jazmine loves seeing children develop new skills as they reach developmental milestones and gain independence. She chose the early childhood field to make a difference in the lives of children. Aside from working, she loves shopping and going to the movies and taking care of her puppies!
  •  Virginia

    Virginia

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Ginny is a part of our preschool teaching team! She has been teaching for over sixteen years. Ginny is excited to implement the Wonder of Learning curriculum and connect it to her love of music and children's literature! In high school, she helped tutor fellow classmates and loved sharing knowledge and helping others thrive in their academics. She has always loved the “Ah Ha” moments when children accomplish a development goal or task! Outside of work Ms. Ginny loves to spend time with her family!
  •  Patricia

    Patricia

    Lead Prekindergarten
    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!
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