Hello! I’m Ms. Wendy, the proud onsite owner of The Goddard School. With over 15 years in finance and a Bachelor's in Accounting, I bring strong leadership and organizational skills. While my background is in finance, my true passion lies in early childhood education. As a mother of two grown children, I deeply understand the importance of laying a strong foundation for success. I believe a positive, engaging early education is a priceless gift. At The Goddard School, we create a nurturing, enriching environment where children grow and thrive. We are more than educators; we’re partners in your child’s development, committed to a safe, loving, and stimulating space. I’m grateful to work with amazing families and dedicated to supporting every child's journey. I look forward to collaborating with you and watching your child flourish!

Hello! I’m Mr. Bill, the proud on-site owner and operator of The Goddard School in Ramsey since 2000—and now also in Paramus! As both an educator and a parent, I’m passionate about creating a nurturing, safe, and fun environment where children can thrive. With a Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering and as a proud father of two boys, I understand the importance of combining curiosity, creativity, and hands-on learning. That’s why I love being part of The Goddard School family, where children discover, grow, and develop through play-based learning every single day. I look forward to welcoming your family and helping your child build a strong foundation for a bright future!

Hello! I’m Ms. YJ, the proud Director of The Goddard School in Paramus. I first joined this incredible community in July 2016 as the Assistant Director and have had the privilege of leading the school since May 2018. My journey in education began with earning my Bachelor's degree in England, where I spent much of my formative years. After moving to the U.S., I gained invaluable experience managing a private business in Manhattan for nearly 14 years. As both an educator and a parent, I’ve witnessed firsthand the remarkable impact of a Goddard education—my own two children have flourished in this nurturing environment! I am passionate about fostering a safe, engaging, and inspiring space where children can grow, thrive, and develop a lifelong love for learning. I look forward to continuing Goddard’s mission of excellence and working with our wonderful families to create a strong foundation for our students' success!

I am Ms. Rosemary and I am the Assistant Director here at the Goddard School. I have been with the Goddard School since it's opening in March, 2016. Throughout my Goddard career, I have been a teacher in the Get Set, Pre-School and Pre-K rooms respectively, before assuming my role as Assistant Director. I received my Bachelors in Elementary Education from Molloy College, and have taught grades first through fifth and I have over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. As the Assistant Director, I look forward to working with our amazing teachers to implement new and exciting components to our curriculum.

My name is Ms. Sandra, and I am one of the teachers in the Infant classroom. I have been in the early childhood education field since 2006 and my passion is to watch children learn and grow into their personalities. I believe a teacher's role is to provide a happy, warm, and nurturing environment where children love to come to play, learn and thrive.

My name is Ms. Jenica and I am one of the teachers in the Infant classroom. I have almost five years experience in the childcare field, as well as having a two year old son and almost one year old daughter! Teaching to me is more than just a job, it's a calling! My favorite part is bonding with the children and helping to mold and shape them into becoming kind little boys and girls.

My name is Ms. Gina, and I am the Lead Teacher in the First Step classroom. I have been taking care of "little ones" for the past twelve years. Working with children over the years has become a labor of love and I have enjoyed watching the children in my care grow over the years. I believe the main role a teacher has is to help children grow and learn how to become their best selves. There is nothing more rewarding than to see their little minds blossom.

My name is Ms. Maria and I am the Lead Teacher in the Toddler 1 classroom. I believe that the most important role a teacher has in the classroom is to encourage their students to do their best and to acknowledge their efforts. Children learn best through experiences and I enjoy watching the little ones learn and discover new things.

My name is Ms. Ingrith and I am the Assistant teacher in the Toddler 1 classroom and I have worked with children ranging in ages from toddlers to elementary school. I believe children thrive in a nurturing environment where they feel safe and happy. I enjoy watching children grow day by day and am always amazed by how much they have learned.

My name is Ms. Nerissa, and I am the lead teacher in Toddler 2. I received my bachelor's degree in nursing and am a mother of two beautiful girls. I believe all children are unique and have something special that they can share with both teachers and their friends. Children learn best with hands on experiences, and I love coming up with activities that foster learning and fun. My goal is to create a warm loving environment, so that my students will feel safe to take risks and express themselves.

My name is Ms. Ana and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Toddler 2 classroom. I have over 12 years of experience in early childhood and have received my Child Development Associate Certification for Preschool. All children are unique and special and I love interacting with them and watching them grow.

My name is Ms. Yoha and I am the Lead Teacher in Get Set classroom. I have worked with children from infant to the age of three for almost five years and have loved every minute of it! Children learn best when they are in a loving and nurturing environment and that is what I provide in my Pre-School classroom. I have been a part of the Goddard School since March 2018.

My name is Ms. Stacey and I am the Lead Teacher in the Pre-School 1 classroom. I have been in the childcare field since 2017 and have worked with Pre-School and elementary aged children. I truly enjoy being around children and I love seeing their progression as days go by. I love knowing that I have played a special part in their learning. I also believe in providing a nurturing enviornment for my students and forming special relationships with each and everyone of them.

My name is Ms. Wendy, and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Pre-School 1 classroom. I have worked with children for over 15 years ranging in ages from infants to elementary aged children. I have always loved working with children, and watching them grow, learn, and thrive is what I love the most and feel very fortunate to be a part of their lives.

My name is Ms. Brittney and I am the Lead Teacher in Pre-School 2. I enjoy watching children learn and grow each day and am grateful that I get to be a part of their journey. I have worked with children of various ages and have been a part of the Goddard School since June 2022.

My name is Ms. Yuliia and I am the Assistant Teacher in the Pre-School 2 classroom. I have worked with infants through pre-school aged children and I learn so much from them every single day! I believe in creating a nurturing and loving environment where children feel safe and want to come back every day!

My name is Ms. Naomie and I am the Lead Teacher in Pre-K 1 classroom. I received my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Studies from Empire State College. I have been working with children for 15 years ranging from infant to Pre-k classrooms. I have always aspired to work with young children and chose to become an educator because of my passion to make a difference in a child's life. I believe that a childcare provider should love what they do and seek further knowledge throughout their career to allow for a positive learning environment for each child they encounter.

My name is Ms. Lisa, and I am the Lead Teacher in the Assistant Teacher in the Pre-K 1 classroom. I received my bachelor's degree in psychology from Spelman College. I have over 11 years of experience in the childcare field and have taught children from 18 months all the way to Pre-K and have been with the Goddard School since March 2018.

My name is Ms. Sophia, and I am an Assistant Teacher at the Goddard School and I have over twenty years of experience in the education field, and I love interacting, challenging and supporting the children to promote social, physical and intellectual growth. I have been with the Goddard Team since July 2018.