Our Teachers

I am excited to be the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Burlington. I have a bachelor’s degree in Management Information System from Thomas Edison State College. As a mother of three, I believe that all families want a safe, healthy, nurturing environment with an educational focus for their children. My husband, Tushar graduated from NJIT with a master’s degree in Engineering. Although he enjoys being an engineer his father was a school principal and his mother was a teacher so Tushar grew up with a love for education and we are both so very proud to be able to carry on their love of teaching. We look forward to working with all the great families in the area and invite you to visit our school to learn more about our vision and the Goddard philosophy.

Mrs. Rachel is our Co-Operational Director. Mrs. Rachel has been in childcare for over 25 years. Before stepping into her managerial role, she taught Preschool and Pre-K. Mrs. Rachel looks forward to aiding in providing memorable experiences for all of our families here at the Goddard School of Burlington.

Mrs. Rachel is one of our Operational Directors. She has degrees in Elementary Education and Business and General Management. She has been working in early childhood education for 13 years now, where most of her time was spent in toddler and preschool classrooms. Mrs. Rachel's goal is to provide a fun and safe learning environment for children to express themselves and leave with a smile on their face every day. When she is in the classroom, Mrs. Rachel's favorite activities involve art and sensory, where the children are able to get creative and explore their senses. She is so excited to be a part of the Goddard School of Burlington and is looking forward to making memories with the children and their families!

Mrs. Mikaela is our talented Education Director. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Child Development and Education and taught for 13 years. Mrs. Mikaela has taught Preschool and Elementary age children. Her most recent role has allowed her to teach while supporting other teachers with lesson plans and using curriculum tools effectively. Mrs. Mikaela's favorite thing to do with the children is circle time which includes being able to read to the children, talk to them and create moments of togetherness. She is looking forward to meeting new people and aiding the children in facing new challenges.

Mrs. Ty has a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Delaware. She has worked in the field for well over eight years. Mrs. Ty began her career as a teacher. She has spent the last four years devoting her time to providing guidance and support for teachers in and out of the classroom. Mrs. Ty has always enjoyed working with young children and jumps in the classroom whenever she can! It is her goal to provide a safe, healthy and positive learning environment for the children and teachers at our school.

Mrs. Farrah has a Bachelors in Business Administration and an Associates in Liberal Science. She has been a part of the Goddard family for 8 years, where she has had experience in all ages! Mrs. Farrah began her time in the classrooms, and then moved into the office, providing support and assistance to the teachers and children. Mrs. Farrah loves working with children of all ages and watching them grow and hit their milestones. Seeing the children’s smiles and excitement brightens any days of hers!

Ms. Ruth is one of the Lead Teacher in our PreK classroom. She has been teaching at our school for eight years. She has worked with children for well over 30 years. She obtained her Bachelor's of Arts Degree in Early Childhood Education from William Patterson University. Ms. Ruth finds joy in watching the children's faces when they grasp what is being taught. Language Arts is her favorite subject to teach. She prides herself in being able to support the children with their beginning reading skills. Ms. Ruth loves reading! She wants the children to learn how to read so they can use it to discover our world. She constantly reminds the children in her care that books are our friends. We need to treat them nicely because they help us learn new things!

We welcome Mr. Ryan to our Pre-K and School Age classroom! Mr. Ryan comes to us with over 3 years' experience working with children. He is a health & physical education teacher for middle school and high school aged children. He enjoys getting the kids up and moving and is looking forward to introducing some more exercise and sports into their daily schedule! We look forward to having Mr. Ryan join Ms. Ruth in Pre- K and the school age kids this summer!

Miss Wildania graduated from Rutgers University with a double major in Psychology and Spanish. Her main goal in the classroom is to build the confidence of each child by doing exploration activities.

Ms. Stephanie is our teacher assistant for Preschool 2! She has over a year of experience with children. She has an associate's degree in liberal arts and sciences and has a Registered Behavioral Technician certification. She loves doing crafts with the children and is willing to help out in any classroom. We are excited to have Ms. Stephanie join our team!

Mrs. Krystan is the Lead Teacher in Preschool 1 classroom. She has been in childcare for well over ten years, both in the classroom and as a personal nanny. Mrs. Krystan earned her Liberal Arts Degree in Early Childhood from Ocean County College. Each year, she looks forward to providing a classroom environment that permits the children to have fun and learn at a pace that is most conducive to their development.

Miss Ruhama is our new Preschool 1 Lead Teacher. She has been in the childcare field for 2 years. Miss is very patient and caring. She believes all children deserve to feel safe and cared for and she strives to give this to every child. Miss Ruhama is highly qualified as our Preschool Lead Teacher and is loving working here at the Goddard School.

Ms. Sylvia is our Get Set Lead Teacher! We are so excited to have her in our team. Ms. Sylvia has been in childcare for 4 years. She loves being with children. She likes to sing to them and do fun activities with the class. She is also about to take her CDA credentials to grow as a teacher.

Ms. Sabrena is a new addition to our family! She has been in childcare since 2016. She loves taking care of children and is very dedicated to educating them. She will be going to school to get her degree for Psychology and Education. Currently, she is also a choir church leader for children. Ms. Sabrena loves being a teacher and would like to grow in the education field.

Ms. Stephanie is the Lead Teacher in our Toddler Two classroom. She has been working with young children for three years now. She earned her Child Development Associate Credential with High Honors from Ashworth College. Ms. Stephanie finds joy in providing individualized love and affection to our toddlers.

Miss Kyla is actively pursuing her Child Development Associate. She has worked with children ages 2 to 5 years old. Miss Kyla finds joys in watching the children grow and apply newly acquired skills of her teachings.

Ms. Nicole is one of our Lead Teachers in Toddler 1. She holds a certification in Childcare. She has worked as a paraprofessional for 10 years at a public school district. She has been a childcare teacher for almost 2 years. She loves being around children and nurturing young minds.

We welcome Ms. Arelis to our school! Ms. Arelis brings 3 years of experience in childcare. She has worked with children of all ages. She values good care and takes time to get to know the children in the classroom. She is very responsible and puts importance in following policies and procedures. Ms. Arelis is also looking forward to getting her CDA this year!

Ms. Gina is the Lead Teacher in our First Steps classroom. Ms. Gina loves the children like her own! She holds an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Delaware County Community College. Ms. Gina has worked with young children ages four years and younger for 7 years now. She enjoys creating experiences that allow the children to use their critical thinking skills and build on the prior knowledge.

Mrs Marla is currently pursuing her degree in Education. She worked with children of all ages, mostly during the summer months. Mrs. Marla loves to be with children and has a caring nature.

Ms. Talia is a returning teacher here in our school! She has been in different rooms from Infants to Pre-K. Ms. Talia can work in any room. But for this year, she can be found in the Infant 2 room taking care of our sweet little babies. The babies are really excited to see her every day. Ms. Talia will also be holding her CDA certification soon! We are lucky to have Ms. Talia back in our school.

Ms. Tara is our Infant 1 Lead Teacher. She is new to our family, and we are so excited to have her in our team. Ms. Tara has worked for a childcare center before and babysat for families. She has a very loving and caring demeanor that the babies love! Ms. Tara is about to obtain her CDA and would like to develop her teaching career.

Ms. Rebecca is our Infant 1 Co-lead teacher. She has been taking care of children for 10 years. She loves to be around babies! Ms. Rebecca is really great with taking care of infants. She is very responsible and likes to follow a set schedule to make sure that all babies are well taken care of.

Mrs. Sue has worked with children for over 20 years. She is such a big part of our Goddard family. Mrs. Sue can be found in any classroom throughout her time here and is always so willing and eager to help wherever it may be needed! She loves reading to the children and keeping their little minds engaged. She finds joy in interacting with the children while she reads to them and seeing their expressions with each page!

Ms. Olivia has her Associate’s in Education and is currently getting her Bachelor’s. She has 8 years of Child Care experience.

Ms. Aniyah has worked at another Goddard School before. She knows how to take care and educate children the Goddard way! We are very lucky to have her in our school. She is very hands-on, responsible and reliable.