Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  •  Denise

    Denise

    Owner
    With a background in business, Denise built this school based on two principles: recruit and retain the best talent and service the customer. This has resulted in a great teaching team who focus on the care and education of their students and a great administrative team who focus on faculty and families.
  •  Devon

    Devon

    Infant/Toddler Director - Somersett and Mae Anne, Center Director - Mae Anne
    Devon is our Center and Infant/Toddler Director. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Speech Pathology from University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Boulder City, NV and has lived in Reno since 2011. Devon is passionate in helping our youngest students with their first words.
  •  Kaylene

    Kaylene

    Infant/Toddler Director - Mae Anne
    Kaylene is one of our school directors and oversees the Infant and Toddler Programs. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies from the University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Orangevale, CA and has lived in Reno since 2011. Kaylene is passionate about working with our youngest students and creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for them to learn and grow.
  •  Shawna

    Shawna

    Director, Somersett
    Shawna is one of our directors and is the coordinator for our toddler programs. She holds her Child Development Associate in Infant/Toddler from Council for Professional Development. She is native to Orange County, CA and has lived in Reno since 2013. Shawna is passionate about the time that is spent outside as a parent and a teacher.
  •  Kailey

    Kailey

    Director of Education
    Kailey is the Education Director for our school. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Integrated Elementary Education with an emphasis in English Language Acquisition from The University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Reno. Kailey is passionate about education, curriculum and child development.
  •  Ciara

    Ciara

    Director - Somersett
    Ciara has her Bachelor’s degree in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Las Vegas and has lived in Reno for 5 years. Ciara is passionate about teaching because she loves interacting with young children, watching them grow and overcome obstacles, achieve milestones, and develop into their own person.
  •  Kathy

    Kathy

    Infant Coordinator and Lead Teacher
    Kathy obtained her Child Development Associate in 2011 through Childcare Education Institute. Kathy is native to Michigan and has been in Reno since 2019. She is passionate about helping children’s language develop and flourish.
  •  Winnie

    Winnie

    Lead Teacher -Infant
    Winnie has her Bachelor’s in Kinesiology, University of Nevada Reno, 2021 She is native to Reno,NV. Winnie is passionate about teaching because she finds it to be fulfilling to watch children grow and learn. She enjoys making a difference in their lives while spreading positivity.
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Asst. Teacher - Jr. Kinder
    Lauren is pursuing her degree in Elementary Education. She is native to Truckee, CA and has lived in Reno since 2011 Lauren is passionate about teaching because she loves watching and being a part of kids blossoming into themselves.
  •  Martha

    Martha

    Assistant Teacher - Infant
    Martha has lived in Reno, NV for over 20 years. She is passionate about teaching in our infant program and giving unconditional love to our youngest students.
  •  Erin

    Erin

    Toddler Coordinator & Lead Teacher
    Erin has her Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Addiction Treatment Services from University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Reno. Erin is passionate about teaching because children are a good reminder to always remember your inner child and to have fun in life.
  •  Heather

    Heather

    Lead Teacher - Toddler
    Heather has her Bachelors degree in Child Development from Humboldt State University. She is native to Fortuna, CA and has lived in Reno since 2014. Heather is passionate about teaching because she loves seeing children's natural love for learning and experiencing the joy they bring to everyday life.
  •  Brecken

    Brecken

    Two's Coordinator & Lead Teacher
    Brecken has his Bachelors degree in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Nevada, Reno. He is native to Auburn, CA and has lived in Reno since 2018. Brecken is passionate about teaching because of the "ah ha" moments that happens when a kiddo just "gets" it. It could be as simple as being able to put on their own shoe or as complex as learning how to spell their name. That moment when the "lightbulb" turns on and they get so excited that all their hard work has paid off is what it's all about for him!
  •  Christina

    Christina

    Lead Teacher - Two's
    Christina has her Bachelors degree in Physical Anthropology with a minor in Art History from Cal Poly. In 2020 she received her infant/toddler Child Development Associate. She is native to Katy, Texas and moved to Reno in 2020. Christina is passionate about building relationships with her students and helping them grow. She loves to help her students express themselves through art.
  •  Constance

    Constance

    Lead Teacher - Two's
    Constance holds her bachelor degree in Speech Therapy from Abilene Christian University, class os 2016. She is native to Singapore and has lived in Reno since 2019.Constance is passionate about working with children because she enjoys watching them develop and grasp concepts. She enjoys that lightbulb moment. She finds is fascinating to see these little humans flourish in their own ways and being a part of the process.
  •  Kailey

    Kailey

    Lead Teacher - Two's
    Kailey has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Arizona State University, 2023 She is native to Reno, NV. Ms. Kailey is passionate about teaching because she enjoys leaving a positive influence on children’s growth and learning.
  •  Brittany

    Brittany

    Lead Teacher - Two's
    Britt has her Associates in Early Childhood Education class of 2015. She is native to Bishop, CA and has lived in Reno since 2023. Britt is passionate about individualized, child-led, JOY-filled approach to learning.
  •  Torri

    Torri

    Preschool Coordinator & Lead Teacher
    Torri has her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education with a specialization in Diversity from National University. She is native to Folsom, CA and has lived in Reno since 2017. Torri is passionate about teaching because she can make learning fun by providing creative and engaging activities on an everyday basis.
  •  Montserrath

    Montserrath

    Lead Teacher - Preschool
    Monse has achieved her Associate’s in Early Childhood Education and is now pursuing a Bachelors in Human Development and Family Science at the University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Reno. Monse is passionate about teaching because she loves building connections with the kids.
  •  Taylor

    Taylor

    Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
    Taylor has her Bachelor's degree in Human Development and Family Studies from University of Nevada, Reno, 2017. She is native to Las Vegas and has lived in Reno since 2019. Taylor is passionate about teaching because she loves watching the children grow and being a part of the development process.
  •  Violeta

    Violeta

    Lead Teacher - Junior Kindergarten
    Violeta holds her bachelors degree in psychology, a Montessori certification, and a kid's yoga certification. She is native to El Salvador and has lived in Reno since 2018. Violeta is passionate about teaching because she enjoys connecting with many different types of learners, and she loves finding out what motivates each individual.
  •  Emme

    Emme

    Lead Teacher - Kindergarten
    Emme has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from University of Nevada, Reno, 2023. She is native to Reno. Emme is passionate about teaching because she loves watching kids develop their unique personalities as they grow.
  •  Miranda

    Miranda

    Assistant - School Aged
    Miranda has her bachelor’s degree in Clinical Psychology. She is native to Vermont and has lived in Reno since 2018. Miranda is passionate about teaching because believes that providing a consistent, safe, and fun learning space is the best way to foster a child’s confidence and help them in growing their skills.
  •  Farron

    Farron

    Secondary Teacher - Kindergarten
    She’s been teaching for two years and loves building relationships with her students. She is native to the bay area and moved to Reno in 2021. Farron is passionate about teaching because she loves to learn from her students as much as she loves to teach them.
  •  Robin

    Robin

    Lead Teacher - First Grade
    Robin has her Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education. She graduated in 2016 from Mercy College in New York. She is native to Bronx, New York and has lived in Reno since 2006. Robin is passionate about teaching in the ECE setting because the first five years of a child’s life gets them ready for the next eighty!
  •  Aubree

    Aubree

    Resource Teacher - Toddler
    Aubree is native to Reno, NV. She is passionate about working with kids and wants to share her sunshine with others.
  •  Bella

    Bella

    Resource Teacher - Two's
    Bella is in the process of finishing her human development CTE program. She is native to Reno. Bella is passionate about teaching because she loves to help kids grow and build relationships with the students.
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Asst. Teacher- Infant
    Lauren has her Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Management from University of Nevada, Reno,2022 She is native to Texas and has lived in Reno since 2019. Ms. Lauren is passionate about teaching because she truly wants to see children succeed.
  •  Chesnee

    Chesnee

    Resource Teacher - Preschool
    Chesnee is majoring in Psychology and Minoring in Substance Abuse. She will graduate in 2025 She is native to Fallon, NV and has lived in Reno for one year. Chesnee is passionate about teaching because she loves getting to see the children grow and learn.
  •  Micaela

    Micaela

    Resource Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
    Micaela is native to Reno, NV. She is passionate about teaching because children deserve an opportunity to learn in ways that work best for them and she wants to help them achieve that.
  •  Ana

    Ana

    Resource Teacher - Toddler
    Ana has her master's degree in Spanish from University of Nevada, Reno. She is native to Mexico and has lived in Reno since 2012. Ana is passionate about teaching because there is always new things to learn from the kids and she loves to see them grow.
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