Our Teachers

Owning your own Preschool is more than anyone can imagine. My dream has come true as I walk down the hallways of a Premier Goddard School like ours. I have a background in Coaching Young Children in Softball, Teaching Preschool, and running my own Design Company. My hamster never jumps off it's wheel, always wanting the next best thing to this amazing environment. My husband and I have raised two incredible young girls who know what it takes to be successful in anything you choose to do. Our goal in Chagrin Falls is the same. We created a very safe, loving, fun environment where children can truly excel in all aspects of life. I am passionate that they graduate being School Ready, Career Ready, Life Ready.

I am so grateful to be the Director at The Goddard School in Chagrin Falls. I have been in the early childhood education field for over twenty two years both as an Administrator and Educator. I have my Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Shawnee State University and I am currently pursuing an Administrative credential. My passion is working with families, children and teachers to create a fun, loving and engaging early learning environment. I look forward to getting to know your family as we share stories, solve problems, and watch your children grow and help each other.

I am so blessed to be the Assistant Director at Chagrin Falls! I have my Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and 10 years experience working with children. I started my time at Goddard as a toddler teacher and eventually joined the administration team! I love getting to work alongside amazing teachers and families every day!

I am honored to be the Administrative Support Specialist here at The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls! I earned my bachelor's degree in Psychology from The Ohio State University, and will be a part of Kent State's class of 2025 with my master's in Educational Psychology. I am grateful to be a part of the administrative team and work alongside amazing women who put their all into our school. Watching children grow and explore their environments in new ways will always put a smile on my face, and here at Goddard we see it daily!

My favorite part of working with kids is watching them grow! I love to watch them explore the world and learn new skills! Kids have such an amazing curiosity and it inspires me to always keep on learning! Program: Infants Tenure: 2024

My favorite thing about working with kids is always being able to watch them explore the world we all see as normal. Seeing them try new foods for the first time and watching their little personalities emerge. Even on the hardest days, it makes it all worth it! Program: Infants Tenure: 2025

My favorite thing about working with kids is getting to see your hard work pay off. By seeing their personalities form. Seeing their faces light up when you plan a fun activity and getting to see them smile. I also enjoy doing flashcards and getting to see their first words. Program: Toddlers Tenure: 2021

My favorite thing about working with kids is watching them grow, watching them learn new words, and watching them explore the world! Program: Toddlers Tenure: 2024

My favorite thing about working with kids is all the little moments! I love watching them learn a new skill, telling me about their weekend, singing songs together, building relationships, laughing, and seeing their imaginations. Program: Toddler Tenure: 2010

My favorite thing about working with kids is when I walk in and they run to tell me "hi!". When they get excited about the things we're learning, the activities we're doing, and playing outside with them. I had teachers growing up that impacted me for the better, and I want to do the same for them! Program: Toddlers Tenure: 2025

My favorite thing about working with kids is the joy I see in their eyes when they learn or accomplish something new. Also nurturing them, making them feel safe, happy and fulfilled, and providing a stimulating environment. Program: Toddlers Tenture: 2024

My favorite thing about working with kids is watching their growth! They come into the classroom as a potted flower and by the end of the year, they have blossomed into an incredible bouquet. Program: Toddlers Tenure: 2019

My favorite thing about working with kids is getting to know and understand how each child's brain works. I love finding new ways to help them reach their goals and supporting them as they make new connections. Program: Twos Tenure: 2021

My favorite thing about working with kids is that I'm helping shape future leaders. I get to watch them grow and succeed and do good things with themselves. It is rewarding to watch them become who they were meant to be, and knowing you got to help just a little bit on their journey. Program: Bridge Tenure: 2025

My favorite thing about working with kids is watching them work on a task and they try and try until they get it! The look on their face is always such a joy to see when they accomplish a goal! I love building relationships with children through the years and watching them grow through their Goddard journey is such a blessing! Program: Preschool Tenure: 2019

My favorite thing about working with kids is seeing how much they grow while in my classroom. I love to see their excitement when they figure out a new skill. I enjoy sharing the excitement and pride with families when their child has brought home something they learned! Program: Preschool Tenure: 2023

My favorite thing about working with kids is playing and creating all day every day. There is no better way to learn than being hands on and digging into the lesson. I want to teach my class what Ms. Frizzle taught me, let's take some chances, make mistakes, and get messy! Program: Pre-Kindergarten Tenure: 2022

My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to witness just how motivated they are to learn. The look on their face when they nail it, you can see the amount of joy and pride they have in themselves. It is really amazing to see! Program: Pre-Kindergarten Tenure: 2019

Program: Kindergarten Prep Tenure: 2019 Education: Bachelor’s of Science in Education Certifications: CPR/First Aid Previous Experience: Lead Preschool Teacher

My favorite thing about working with kids is watching the kids problem solve and finding their voices. Also, watching them communicate with peers to find solutions and social interactions Program: Pre-Kindergarten Tenure: 2025

Program: Pre-Kindergarten Tenure: 2025

Tenure: 2024

My favorite thing about working with kids is being able to release my inner child! Watching them grow truly puts a smile on my face! Tenure: 2024