Our Goddard School Teachers

Ms. Eunice has been a valued member of The Goddard School community since 2013, bringing over a decade of experience in early childhood education. She spent 12 successful years in the fashion industry as a childrenswear designer before choosing to focus on raising her 3 children. As a Lead Infant Teacher, Ms. Eunice spent six years nurturing young learners before moving into an administrative role. As an Assistant Director of Operations, she plays a key role in daily school management and community engagement, ensuring a high-quality experience for children, families, and staff. Now, as the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Woodcliff Lake, a sister school to the Goddard School of Norwood, which has proudly served the community for over 20 years, she is excited to continue fostering excellence in early childhood education. She remains dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and enriching environment where children can grow through purposeful learning and joyful discovery.

Ms. Maria has been a valued member of the Goddard family since 2011. She studied Education at William Paterson University and embraces the philosophy of learning something new every day. Throughout her career, Ms. Maria has worked with children of all ages, but she found her passion in guiding and educating Pre-K students for many years. While teaching remains close to her heart, her extensive knowledge of our Wonder of Learning curriculum, combined with her dedication to mentoring and supporting both students and educators, makes her exceptionally well-suited for her role as Director. Ms. Maria’s leadership, experience, and commitment to lifelong learning help foster a nurturing and enriching environment for our entire school community.

Ms. Stephanie is excited to be part of the Infant Program at The Goddard School of Woodcliff Lake. She has a passion for caring for young children and is dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and loving environment where infants feel secure as they learn, grow, and reach important developmental milestones. Ms. Stephanie believes that every child deserves individualized care and meaningful interactions that support their social, emotional, and cognitive development. She enjoys engaging infants through songs, stories, sensory experiences, and play while fostering strong, trusting relationships with both children and their families. Ms. Stephanie looks forward to partnering with families to ensure each child has a positive, enriching first school experience filled with love, learning, and discovery.

Ms. Kelli joins our toddler classroom with 4 years of experience working with the toddler age group. She has her Bachelors in elementary education from Howard University. She believes that all children should feel valued and supported. All students deserve a quality education in a safe, supported, and vigorous academic environment. She would like to be an advocate for her student's educational journey and their families.

Ms. Olivia is excited to be part of The Goddard School of Woodcliff Lake and looks forward to helping each child learn, grow, and reach new milestones. She is passionate about creating engaging, hands-on learning experiences that inspire curiosity, creativity, and confidence in young learners. Ms. Olivia believes that building strong relationships with both children and their families is the foundation of a successful early education experience. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Olivia owns a mobile children's spa business, where she enjoys creating fun and memorable experiences that bring smiles to children's faces. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors, listening to music, and making memories with friends and family. She also loves caring for her three cats, Rocky, Simon, and Nala, and her dog, Kona. Ms. Olivia looks forward to creating a joyful, nurturing classroom where every child feels welcomed, supported, and encouraged to learn.

Ms. Jenna is proud to be a Goddard teacher. She joins us with 3 years of Goddard experience as a lead preschool teacher. She graduated from Rowan University with a bachelor’s degree in liberal arts. Her goal is to create a classroom where children feel loved, respected, encouraged and excited to learn. Children learn best through exploration, play, hands-on learning and meaningful relationships.

Ms. Mahsa joins Goddard with 9 years of experience working with children. She has a bachelor’s degree in business administration and an associate’s degree in English. She believes children learn best through hands-on experiences and play while having consistent routines and expectations. She tries to understand each child individually to help them grow and master their skills. The most important part of being a teacher is to build her student’s confidence and give them the attention and love they need. She wants to build strong relationships with parents so they can become partners in educating their child.

Ms. Amelia is thrilled to be a part of the Goddard team. She studied English at Drew University with a minor in Psychology. Ms. Amelia loves working with all our classes but has a special place in her heart for the infants and toddlers. She believes that children are naturally curious, observant and loving. Children learn best with patience, love, acceptance and when given a sense of safety. She strives to create a peaceful and nurturing classroom environment for her students and families.

Ms. Tianna is excited to be part of The Goddard School of Woodcliff Lake. She has more than three years of experience working with young children and is passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can learn and thrive. She is currently pursuing a degree in English Literature at William Paterson University and enjoys incorporating creativity into everyday learning experiences. Ms. Tianna believes that every child learns best through exploration, hands-on activities, and meaningful interactions. She enjoys encouraging children's curiosity while helping them develop confidence, independence, and a love of learning. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Tianna enjoys arts and crafts, crocheting, and gardening. She looks forward to sharing her creativity with her students and building strong partnerships with the families in her classroom.

Ms. Mariah is looking forward to working with every classroom as an Assistant Teacher. She has 5 years of experience working with children. She is currently studying elementary education at Ramapo College. Her goal as an educator is to create a safe, kind and welcoming environment where children feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and enjoy learning.