Kristina is the owner of The Goddard School located in Beachwood, Ohio. She brings 13 years of elementary teaching experience, 10 years of administrative experience and 4 years of college teaching experience. Kristina has obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Lake Erie College, Master of Arts in Elementary Administration from Cleveland State University and PhD in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University.

Dr. Robin comes to us from Lakewood City Schools with a great deal of experience. She has five years teaching experience, in addition to international teaching experience having taught in China and Belize. Dr. Robin comes with six years of administrative experience, serving as both Assistant Principal and Principal. Dr. Robin received her undergraduate degree in Middle Childhood Education from Miami University, Masters’ Degree in Education Leadership and PhD in School Administration, both from Cleveland State University. She comes with over 1500 hours in school and child safety certification and training.

Ms. Jessica Lidawer has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. She started with The Goddard School in February of 2023. Ms. Jessica has worked with children for five years. She currently attends 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education classes and has obtained her certification in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.

Jessica Poe started working with Goddard Beachwood in 2023. She comes in with 12 years of early childhood experience. Jessica completed her Childhood Development Associate in 2022 . She has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Jessica also attends 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education hours.

Ms. Amy has been with The Goddard School of Beachwood since March of 2022. She has been in the education field 13 years with 10 years of experience in the special education field. Ms. Amy is currently working towards her CDA in preschool. She also attends to 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education each year. She has obtained her certification in CPR, Frist Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Amiyah has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since October 2021. She is currently in the Toddler 2 classroom. Ms. Amiyah is working towards her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. She has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Amiyah also attends 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education hours each year.

Ms. Sarah started at Goddard Beachwood in the fall of 2022. She comes to us with over 12 years' experience, teaching grades kindergarten through third. She has graduated from Miami of Ohio University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Sarah has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality hours each year.

Ms. Allyson joined the Goddard School in May of 2022. She comes with two years of experience working with young children. Ms. Allyson is currently seeking her bachelor degree from Kent State University in Early Childhood Education with a minor in Special Education. She attends 15 hours or more Step Up to Quality continuing education classes and has obtained her certification in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Shannon started at The Goddard School Beachwood in May of 2021. She obtained her CDA credential in August of 2022. Ms. Shannon has obtained her certification in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Prevention of Child Abuse. She attends to 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education classes each year.