Our Goddard School Teachers

Wendy Somers is the owner and operator of The Goddard School in North Bellmore, NY. Her journey with Goddard began in 2000, when she enrolled her daughter in a Goddard School and experienced firsthand the impact of its nurturing, play-based learning environment. As both a devoted parent and an accomplished businesswoman with a deep passion for working with children, Wendy recognized the opportunity to bring her professional expertise and personal values together. In 2002, she became the proud owner of The Goddard School in Newtown, Pennsylvania. Driven by her strong belief in the Goddard philosophy and its commitment to the development of the whole child, she expanded her efforts and opened a second location in North Bellmore, NY, in 2021. Wendy remains dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education and is proud to inspire a lifelong love of learning in every child who walks through her doors.

* Anniversary: August 2022 * Master's Degree in General/Special Education Birth through Grade 2 * Loves watching children's imagination, creativity and learning unfold. * Enjoys hiking, spending time with family and going to the beach. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Wonderful Things You Will Be" by Emily Winfield Martin

* Anniversary: May 2022 * Bachelor's Degree in Philology and Master's Degree in Literature * Loves and admires the endless energy, honesty, creativity, flexibility and resilience children possess. * Enjoys sports, watching films and reading. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery

* Anniversary: June 2025 * Master's Degree in Special Education * Loves being able to watch children laugh and learn. * Enjoys concerts, traveling and taking her son for walks. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle.

* Anniversary: October 2010 * Bachelor's Degree in International Studies * Associate's Degree in Child Development * Likes guiding children in developing a lifelong love of learning. * Enjoys Mommying, painting, coaching soccer and creating things she wishes existed. * Favorite Children's Book: "Next To You: A Book of Adorableness" by Lori Haskins Houran

* Anniversary: October 2024 * Human Services Associate's Degree * Loves that she can learn from the children * Enjoys exercising and watching movies * Favorite Children's Book: "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss

* Anniversary: October 2025 * High School Degree * Loves watching children learn and grow. * Enjoys painting and spending time with family. * Favorite Children's Book: "Press Here" by Herve Tullet

* Anniversary: August 2025 * Child Development Associate's Degree in progress * Loves creating a happy and nurturing environment for children. * Enjoys traveling, music, and sitting by the ocean . * Favorite Children's Book: "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister

* Anniversary: December 2025 * Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education * Loves helping children learn and develop skills. * Enjoys sharing time with family. * Favorite Children's Book: "On the Farm" by Brooke Vitale

* Anniversary: March 2023 * Child Development Associate's Degree in progress * Loves creating a positive learning environment for children to learn and grow. * Enjoys reading and watching Disney movies. * Favorite Children's Book: "Splat the Cat" by Rob Scotton

* Anniversary: September 2024 * Starting college in 2025: Majoring in ECE * Loves being able to put a smile on a child's face. * Enjoys golfing. * Favorite Children's Book: "Bad Kitty" by Nick Bruel

* Anniversary: October 2022 * Undergraduate Certificate in Early Childhood Education * Loves watching children use their imaginations. * Enjoys spending time with her family. * Favorite Children's Book: Amelia Bedelia books by Peggy Parish

* Anniversary: September 2025 * Enrolling in Child Development Associate's Program * Loves being able to make children laugh. * Enjoys drawing and music. * Favorite Children's Book: "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff

* Anniversary: March 2022 * Associate's Degree in Business Administration - Education degree ongoing * Loves knowing that children are learning something new. The joy and happiness on their faces is priceless. * Enjoys watching suspense movies. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Cat in the Hat" by Dr. Seuss

* Anniversary: August 2025 * Associate's Degree in Graphic Design * Loves how creative children are. * Enjoys sleeping and watching movies. * Favorite Children's Book: "Brothers Up In the Soup" by Theresa Broseta

* Anniversary: August 2025 * Enrolling in Child Development Associate's Program * Loves being able to nurture and teach children. * Enjoys doing yoga and walking. * Favorite Children's Book: "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Numeroff

* Anniversary: December 2025 * Some College * Loves helping children achieve new goals and watching their pride in achieving milestones.. * Enjoys reading and listening to music. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

* Anniversary: September 2025 * Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Design and Child Development Associates in Preschool * Loves creating to play and dance with children. * Enjoys listening to music, dancing and drawing. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Grumpy Monkey" by Suzanne Lang

* Anniversary: November 2025 * Some College * Loves helping children learn new things and watching them grow. * Enjoys reading and spending time with family. * Favorite Children's Book: "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" by Laura Joffe Numeroff

* Anniversary: August 2021 * Child Development Associate's Degree * Loves when a child's "light bulb" goes off, when they finally understand something or achieve a certain skill or goal. * Enjoys watching boxing and hockey, relaxing, swimming and going to the beach. * Favorite Children's Book: "No David" by David Shannon

* Anniversary: January 2025 * Some College * Loves teaching children new things and watching them grow. * Enjoys spending time with friends and family. * Favorite Children's Book: "If You Give a Dog a Donut" by Laura Numeroff.

* Anniversary: August 2022 * Child Development Associate's Degree * Loves how happy children make her, she loves teaching. * Enjoys cooking, reading, gardening and decorating. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

* Anniversary: August 2022 * Dental Assistant Certified * Loves a child's curiosity, creativity and eagerness to learn. * Enjoys walking, reading and self-care. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Wonderful Things You Will Be" by Emily Winfield Martin

Anniversary: August 2024 * Bachelor's Degree in English, Writing and Minor in Elementary Education * Likes how fun children are to be around. * Favorite Children's Book: The Runaway Bunny by Margaret Wise Brown

* Anniversary: March 2024 * High School Graduate * Loves watching children learn and discover new things. * Enjoys spending time with family and friends. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Kissing Hand" by Audrey Penn

* Anniversary: October 2022 * Currently Attending Hofstra University. * Loves creating bonds and watching children grow through exploration. * Enjoys reading, spending time with family and taking walks. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

* Anniversary: September 2021 * Masters in Common Branches/Special Education * Loves watching children sing, dance and create. * Enjoys gardening, reading, dancing and creating. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Rainbow Fish" by Marcus Pfister

* Anniversary: June 2025 * Current College Student * Loves how open children are and that they see her as a safe space. * Enjoys walking, reading, shopping, going to the beach and spending time with friends. * Favorite Children's Book: "No David" by David Shannon.

Anniversary: July 2024 * Majoring in Secondary Education and English * Likes getting the opportunity to make a difference in a child's life. * Favorite Children's Book: "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

* Anniversary: January 2024 * High School Graduate * Loves watching children learn and grow. * Enjoys spending time with friends. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

* Anniversary: May 2024 * Bachelor's Degree in Progress * Loves creating relationships that foster positive growth. * Enjoys reading, time with family, art and music. * Favorite Children's Book: "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak

* Anniversary: November 2022 * Nursing Assistant Certificate * Loves how rewarding it is to work with children. * Enjoys spending time with family and friends, walking and shopping. * Favorite Children's Book: "The Very Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle

* Anniversary: October 2025 * Teacher's Assistant Certification and current college student. * Loves how incredibly genuine children are. * Enjoys singing, cooking and researching. * Favorite Children's Book: "Mother Goose" by Mary Engelbreit

* Anniversary: December 2025 * Early Childhood Education degree in progress * Loves teaching children new things. * Enjoys reading. * Favorite Children's Book: "One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish" by Dr. Seuss