Our Teachers

Hello, we are extremely proud to be the onsite owners of The Goddard School of Clinton and of Long Hill Twp. Our own children attended the Goddard School in Clinton, and we were so impressed with Goddard’s approach to early childhood education that we decided to open our own Goddard School in Long Hill Twp in 2019. Since then, we have been dedicated to providing local families with the same high-quality education and care that our own children received. We understand that each child is unique and has their own individual needs and strengths, and we work closely with our team of early childhood educators to create a personalized learning experience for each student. Above all, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning. We believe that early childhood education is the foundation for a successful future, and we are committed to providing local families with the best possible start in life.

Marissa joined The Goddard School in Clinton as the assistant director in July 2017. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2016 and has been working with children of all ages in both private and childcare settings since 2006. She has prior experience at other educational program facilities, as a preschool teacher and assistant director. In June 2022 she was promoted to the director position. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies.

Dominique joined The Goddard School team in 2014 and has experience working with children of all ages in a childcare setting since 1998. Dominique was the Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom and now works in the front office as the assistant director. She received her Child Development Associate (CDA) for Preschool/Pre-K and uses her knowledge to assist with training opportunities and the daily run of all classrooms.

Carlene has been working at The Goddard School since our opening in 2013. She has been working with children ranging from infant through Pre-School for over 10 years. Since joining The Goddard School, Carlene has been working as an Assistant Teacher and is currently in our toddler classroom.

Korina joined The Goddard School team in September 2018 and is currently working in the Pre-Kindergarten classroom! She is currently enrolled in the CDA program, specializing in Preschool and Pre- Kindergarten. Korina has been working with children in various age groups since 2014.

Noha joined out Goddard Clinton team in August of 2023 and has been working with children since 2013. She previously worked in the Flemington school district as an assistant teacher. Noha has her CDA in Preschool age and is currently working to get my early childhood associates degree. She has three boys, two in high school and a 5th grader, who keeps her busy with their sports and activities. She loves to read, cook, craft and travel.

Shannon is the Lead Teacher in the Pre-K room. She joined our faculty in December of 2016 and has been working with children since at least 2007. Shannon has experience working with children of all ages and was a middle school summer camp counselor, a substitute teacher in an elementary school, and a special education teacher before coming to The Goddard School. She has a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education with a specialization in Special Education from the University of Delaware.

Brianna joined our Goddard team in January 2023. She has an associates degree in science and has hopes to get a bachelors degree in the future. She has worked with children for over 12 years as a volunteer rugby coach. She mostly works with the younger children, about 4 years old to 8 years old. Brianna enjoys working with children mostly because she loves being able to teach them new things each day and then watch them use the knowledge and skills on their own. In her spare time she likes going to Madison Square Garden to cheer on the NY Rangers and hanging out with her family.lEAD

Miss Diana joined the Clinton Goddard team in October 2022. She came to us with over 15 years of experience working with children and in a childcare setting. She has her CDA and has worked for Goddard since 2015. Most of her experience is with infants and toddlers and her favorite part of the day is morning meeting where the day gets started! She is a mom to a 6 year old boy and in her spare time she enjoys reading books and spending time with her family.

James joined the Goddard team in 2017 after earning an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. He has worked with children from Pre-K through elementary school grade levels. His understanding and patience with special needs children is keen, a skill acquired assisting and supporting a younger brother with Autism. James currently works as an assistant teacher in the preschool and pre-k classrooms and enjoys speaking to families about their favorite sports teams. His all-time favorite read is the Harry Potter series.

Miss Dessy has worked with children for over twelve years. She has taught swimming lessons, taught in a preschool program in high school, and has been a caregiver to children for several years. She has received her associates degree in education from Raritan Valley Community College and bachelor’s degree from Montclair State University in teaching preschool through third grade with honors. Her passion for teaching children started when she experienced how children learn and grow in the classroom. Dessy’s philosophy is that every child learns at their own pace and has unique abilities. In her spare time she likes to do arts and crafts, go on adventures, watch movies, and spend time with family and friends.

Alexandra joined the Goddard Clinton team in August 2023 and has been working with children since 2003. She previously worked at another Goddard School for 19 years. She loves working with children because she enjoys engaging with them and teaching them new things each day. In her spare time she loves spending time with her two children, baking and playing basketball. Her favorite children's book is The Kissing Hand.

Mr. Asante is an assistant teacher in the preschool classroom. Before working at the Clinton Goddard school, he was also an assistant teacher at the Somerville Goddard School. He graduated from North Hunterdon High school in 2016, and then attended Raritan Valley Community College. He has been working in childcare for about 4 years and before working at the Goddard School, he was a camp counselor at Camp Carr, the Hunterdon County YMCA and also did the after-school program there. Some of his interests/hobbies are playing basketball, watching football, going on hikes and enjoying nature, and reading and listening to music. He has two brothers and two sisters and he is the oldest sibling. His favorite teams are the New York Giants the New York Knicks, and he has one dog named Hershey.

Amy began working at The Goddard School in January of 2023. She is taking this opportunity to start her career in Early Childhood Education and being able to be a part of children's learning journey. Guiding and connecting with them is such a great experience. In her spare time she loves hiking and exploring new places with her own family!

Amy is currently the Assistant Teacher in the younger preschool classroom. Amy is working on her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Raritan Valley Community College. Amy joined our Goddard School team in 2015, and has been working with children since 2008. Amy has spent time teaching ages ranging from toddlers through kindergarten.

Chloe joined the Clinton Goddard team in August 2023 and has been working with children since 2018. She is currently working towards getting her degree in early childhood education. She loves working with young children, teaching them new things each day and strives to follow in her grandmother's footsteps who ran childcare services for many years. In her spare time she loves walking her dogs. Her favorite children's books are Goodnight Moon and Corduroy.

Dailyn joined the Clinton Goddard School in January 2024 and has been working with children since 2022. Dailyn chose early childhood education because she likes helping them grow and learn about the world around them and seeing them learn something new. In her spare time Dailyn enjoys spending time with her family, reading, and going for walks. Dailyn's favorite children's book is The Pigeon Needs a Bath by Mo Williams and her favorite children's song is If You're Happy and You Know It!

Emily joined the Clinton Goddard School in February 2024 and has been working with children since 2021. She chose early childhood education because she loves working with children and helping them grow and learn. Emily attends Raritan Valley Community College and in her free time she enjoys baking, walking, and spending time with her friends and family. Her favorite children's book is, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Melanie joined the Clinton Goddard team in March of 2024! She chose early childhood education because she wants to help guide our future generations. Melanie is currently enrolled in college and in her spare time she likes to read and go running. Melanie's favorite children's book is, You Are My I Love You.

Shannon has been part of our team since May of 2021. She is currently a floater working with all age groups. Shannon is a 2024 graduate of Seton Hall University, where she majored in Elementary/Special Education and has a second major in Social and Behavioral Sciences. In her spare time she enjoys painting and getting her nails done.

Victoria began at the Clinton Goddard School in February of 2024. She has been working with children all of her life as a babysitter and as a mother of four! Victoria decided to go into early childhood education because she loves working with kids. In her free time Victoria enjoys family movie nights and her favorite children's book is, I Love You Forever.

Lily Joined the Clinton Goddard School in February 2024 and has been working with children since 2022. Lily chose early childhood education because she enjoys helping children learn and explore in a safe space. In Lily's free time she enjoys walking her dog, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with her her friends and family. Her favorite book is, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Seema joined the Goddard School in June of 2024 and has her Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Economics. Seema been working with children since 2009 when she began tutoring in arts, crafts, and Hindi before moving to NJ and working in childcare. Seema decided to work in Early Childhood Education because it reminder her of her daughters childhood and she enjoys nurturing and teaching children! In Seema's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, cooking, and making arts and crafts. Her favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Song Move, Move, Move and Building with Lego.

Kelly Joined The Clinton Goddard School in June 2024 and has been working with children since she was 16. Kelly chose Early Childhood Education because she has always loved children and enjoys watching them develop their unique personalities, she also feels this is one of the most important stages of their lives and wants to help them learn and grow. In Kelly's spare time she spends it with her daughter Gracie who is her entire world, they like to go out on the boat, spend time on the deck, cooking, gardening and hosing dinners for their friends and family. Kelly's favorite children's book is Corduroy and enjoys playing Ring-Around-The-Rosie.