Our Goddard School Teachers

My husband, Rey, and I are honored to be the proud owners of The Goddard School of Hamilton II. As parents to two beautiful children, Alexa and Julian, we understand firsthand the importance of a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive. I have been in the field of education for over 21 years, including six years as a Childcare Director and five years as the owner of my own in-home childcare business. These experiences have deepened my belief that every child has unique gifts to offer the world. It is my passion and privilege to help bring those gifts to light. At The Goddard School of Hamilton II, our mission is to provide the highest quality early childhood education by creating a positive, engaging, and inclusive learning environment for every child. Our focus is on fostering physical development, social and emotional growth, and intellectual curiosity.

Ms. Victoria joined The Goddard School in June of 2022 and brings over a decade of experience in early childhood education. She holds an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education and recently earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Liberal Studies with a concentration in Psychology from William Paterson University. Victoria is passionate about creating a nurturing, positive and engaging environment where children can thrive. She values the importance of building strong, supportive relationships not only with the children in her care but also with their families. As both an educator and a parent, Victoria understands the importance of trust, communication and consistency in a child’s early development. She is excited to share her love for learning and dedication to early education with the Goddard community. Victoria has a four year old daughter named Addison who is her absolute world.

Ms. Sarah began working at the Goddard School of Hamilton II in April 2025. Sarah has five years of experience teaching at the Pre-K level and completed her Bachelor’s in Psychology with a focus in early childhood development. Ms. Sarah is very big on supporting children as they grow and learn and enjoys building strong relationships with children that foster a positive learning environment. In her free time, Sarah enjoys spending all her time with her son and reading a great book when she can find one!

Natalia joined the Goddard School in June of 2022. She is an outstanding addition to our team. Natalia holds a degree in Early Childhood Education and has been in the education field for about ten years. She strives to provide the highest quality of care for all of the children in her class. Mrs. Natalia creates an environment in her classroom where children are enjoying themselves and having fun with their friends while learning too. When Mrs. Natalia is not teaching, she spends her time with her husband and their sons, Ksawier and Philip.

Ms. Shivana joined our Goddard family in September of 2023 and has been working in childcare for over 20 years. Shivana has been the most amazing addition to our Infant classroom. Shivana enjoys watching as children grow and learn new things. Ms. Shivana has a son who is 26 and a daughter who is 11. In her free time, she likes to cook and spend time with her family.

Hi! My name is Ms. Emma, and I am so excited for this school year! I have worked with Goddard for a few summers over the years while also pursuing a degree in elementary education and psychology. My number one goal in the classroom is too creative a positive and safe environment for your kiddos to learn and grow as well as have fun and make the best of every moment! In my free time I enjoy surrounding myself with friends and family and going on all types of adventures. I can’t wait to meet you and see everything this year has in store for us!

Ms. Emily joined our Goddard team in February of 2025. She brings to us a love for children and an excitement to create strong relationships with the children in her care. Emily has a background in the education field and has previously worked in other childcare facilities.

Ms. Ana has been with us since January 2023. Ana has been working in the Early Childhood Education field for the past 12 years. Ana is passionate about helping children grow and develop. She is very nurturing with the children and takes care of each one as if they were her own! When Ana is not working, she enjoys being with her two children.

Ms. Yara joined our Goddard team in May of 2023. Yara currently attends The College of New Jersey pursuing a career in Elementary Education and Spanish as a second major. She has always been passionate about working with children and helping them to grow and develop in their early years. In her free time, Yara enjoys expressing her creative and artistic side by doing hair, makeup and lashes. She also enjoys going to the gym and working out.

Miss Heidi has faithfully worked in the Toddler Room at The Goddard School of Hamilton II since it’s opening in September 1999. She holds an Associate of Arts degree in ECE from Mercer County Community College. Heidi's favorite children's author is Eric Carle.

Ms. Marcela was born and raised in Columbia! She moved to New York City in 2005 and began her journey in childcare over 10 years ago. Since then, she's had the pleasure of working with children of all ages, but infants and toddlers hold a special place in her heart! She is also a certified doula and Community Health Worker, which helps her support families with compassion and care. In her free time she enjoys exploring nature with her family, reading, and keeping up with journalism.

Ms. Karizma began working here at the Goddard School in September 2022. She has been working as an early childhood educator for over one year. Karizma quickly fell in love with the job and being able to spend her days teaching and playing with the most wonderful children. Ms. Karizma always has a fun sensory activity for the children to engage in. She loves letting the kids get messy! Outside of work, Ms. Karizma enjoys spending time with her friends, family, boyfriend, and puppy, Coquito! She is very close with her family, and they spend lots of time together.

Ms. Caitlin has been working in childcare as a toddler teacher for two years. She attended Mercer County Community College for two years for Early Childhood Education and recently obtained her Child Development Associate. At home, Caitlin has a yorkie puppy whom is her very best friend! Caitlin has been such an asset to our Twos class, and we are so happy to have her as a part of our Goddard team.

Mrs. Nicole joined our Goddard family in October of 2019 as our fabulous Preschool teacher. Nicole builds amazing relationships with children and families in her care and enjoys watching her students learn and grown each day. She strives to put a smile on everyone’s face. Nicole keeps a clean, positive, engaging and nurturing classroom. Nicole attended Ocean County College for early education. When Mrs. Nicole is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and their son Jaxson.

Miss Makayla has a passion for educating children and loves watching them grow every day. As a nurturing and positive person, she strives to make everyone’s day a little brighter and help as many people as she can. She’s committed to making sure every child receives the best care and education possible. Makayla is a proud mom to her 4-year-old daughter, Lilyanna and enjoys spending her free time with her family and reading books. Looking ahead, she’s excited to further her education and plans on earning her CDA.

Brianna joined our Goddard School team in January 2023. Ms. Brianna has become a wonderful addition to our Preschool room and she loves being a part of the children’s daily lives as they grow and learn! Brianna is a mother to two boys and two girls. Outside of work, she spends most of her time with her children and her husband.

Ms. Estefani joined our Goddard family in January 2023. Estefani is passionate about building strong connections with the children in her care and comes to work every day excited to teach her students. Estefani's hard work and dedication shines bright through the classroom and her bonds built with the children are evident. Ms. Estefani's daughter, Adelaya, also attends Goddard and is a part of our Infant class. She loves spending her free time creating new memories and exploring new experiences with her family.

Ms. Alexa joined the Goddard team in July 2023. She has a love and passion for educating children. You will often find Ms. Alexa helping in our Toddler 2 and Twos room!

Ms. Isabel joined The Goddard School in August 2025 and brings a strong passion for education and service to our community. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor's Degree in Paralegal and Legal Studies through the University of Providence. Prior to joining Goddard, Isabel worked as a 4th grade teacher's assistant for two years, where she discovered her love for supporting children's growth and learning. In addition to her work in education, Isabel proudly serves in the Army Reserve as a Paralegal. Outside the classroom, she enjoys spending her free time reading, doing arts and crafts, and running. Ms. Isabel is excited to bring her dedication, creativity, and enthusiasm to the children and families at Goddard.