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. 

  • Mr Ron

    Mr Ron

    On site Owner
    Hello! My name is Ron Rowland, the honored and proud on-site owner of Goddard School Wappingers Falls, NY. I am originally from Long Island, and presently live in Westchester with my wife and our three children. After a successful 20-year career on Wall Street, I made an intentional pivot to be a teacher, coach, mentor and athletic director in New York City for more than a decade. I have a long-standing dedication and love for Lake Owego sleep away camp in the Poconos, as the program director. I believe in setting a formative learning, social and emotional foundation for all children in partnership with parental involvement. I learned that an equal balance of family, education, health, determination, and hard work are the cornerstones for wellbeing and future success. My wife and I felt an immediate connection to the Goddard Philosophy of fostering the love of learning while providing a safe, nurturing environment for children was the perfect fit.
  •  Maureen

    Maureen

    Educational Director
    Ms. Maureen is the Educational Director of our school. Ms. Maureen has been with The Goddard School since we opened in 2013 and has had the advantage of working in almost all of our classrooms before taking on the position of The Educational Director. She has been in the early childhood field for more than 20 years, with 11 years of experience managing a local nursery school program. She has a strong relationship with all of our families and teachers and is excited to be a part of the management team!
  •  Allison

    Allison

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Allison is the Assistant Director of our school. She has an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Allison started as a lead teacher in our crocodile room in 2014. She has has worked with children ranging in ages from 18 months-school age throughout the last 9 years. She believes that each child should learn at their own pace and provides a caring learning environment for them to do so. She is very excited to take on an administrative position as she truly loves working with all of our families!
  •  Allison

    Allison

    Lead Teacher Preschool
    Ms. Alli is a Lead Pre-K Teacher in the Antelope classroom. She has a Master's degree in Literacy and a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. Ms. Alli has over 15 years of experience teaching children from pre-school to 2nd grade. She is a patient and loving teacher who centers learning experiences around her student’s interests and needs. When she is not teaching, she enjoys spending time with her husband and son.
  •  Christine

    Christine

    Lead Teacher
    Ms.Chrissy is the Lead Teacher in the Rhino preschool classroom. She has her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms.Chrissy has over 20 years of experience working with young children. She is a dedicated teacher and loves working with children. She enjoys seeing children develop and grow!
  •  Colleen

    Colleen

    Lead Teacher Preschool Classroom
    Ms. Colleen is the Lead Teacher in the Snake's Preschool classroom. Ms. Colleen has over 10 years' experience working with young children. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Colleen is a passionate teacher and supports her students while guiding them through the learning process.
  •  Denise

    Denise

    Gorilla Teacher
    Ms. Denise is the Lead Teacher in the Gorilla Pre-Toddler classroom. Ms. Denise has been working with young children for over 5 years and is CDA certified in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Denise is an energetic and caring teacher who provides a safe, happy and healthy environment for young children to grow!
  •  Jenna

    Jenna

    Lead Teacher- Elephants
    Ms. Jenna is the Lead Teacher in the Parrots transitional pre-school classroom. Ms. Jenna has her Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and over 4 years of experience working with young children. She is passionate about early childhood development and enjoys seeing the children grow!
  •  Kristin

    Kristin

    Co-Teacher
    Ms. Kristin is the Lead teacher in the Hippos Preschool classroom. She has been working with young children for over 7 years. Ms. Kristin is currently working towards her CDA credentials in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Kristin is a caring, energetic and positive role model to both her students and co-workers!
  •  Linda

    Linda

    Pre-k Lead Teacher
    Ms. Linda is a Lead Teacher working in our school day, Monkey Pre- k program. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education. She has been teaching preschool for over 10 years. Ms. Linda is very patient and caring. She makes each child feel loved. Ms. Linda takes the time to teach to each child's individual needs and interests.
  •  Noha

    Noha

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Noha is the Lead Teacher in the Elephant Toddler class. Ms. Noha is currently working towards her CDA credentials in Early Childhood Education. She is a wonderful and caring teacher who engages her students with fun learning opportunities.
  •  Rebecca

    Rebecca

    Panthers
    Ms. Rebecca is the Lead Teacher in the Panthers First Steps classroom. She has over 20 years of experience working with young children. Ms. Rebecca has credentials in Early Childhood Education. She is a passionate teacher who enjoys seeing the children learn and grow. Ms. Rebecca engages her students in sensory experiences and creative expression.
  •  Casey

    Casey

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Casey is an Assistant Teacher in our Pre-K Zebra classroom. She has a Bachelor's degree in Community Health. Ms. Casey has been working with young children for several years. She is a very caring and dedicated teacher who enjoys watching her students develop and grow. Ms. Casey loves sharing new learning experiences, through technology, with the students.
  •  Jordan

    Jordan

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Jordan is the Assistant Teacher in the Hippos Preschool classroom. She has over 10 years' experience working with young children. Ms. Jordan has her BA in Psychology and is currently working towards her Master's degree for school counseling. Ms. Jordan enjoys having fun with her students while learning new things.
  •  Kristen

    Kristen

    Assistant teacher/floater throughout building
    Ms. Kristen is an Assistant Teacher in the Monkey Pre-K classroom. She has a Bachelors in Arts from Franklin Pierce College. Ms. Kristen has been working with children for over 10 years. She is a very patient and caring teacher who takes the time to get to know all the students she works with.
  •  Paula Jo

    Paula Jo

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Paula Jo is the Assistant Teacher in the Snake Preschool classroom.
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