Our Teachers

Hello, my name is Kate Joseph and I am the owner of The Goddard School located in Cincinnati on Red Bank Expressway. I live in Cincinnati with my husband and four children, all of which graduated from The Goddard School. I opened the school in 2008 and am happy to be able to provide an outstanding preschool experience to the children in this community. Having my children graduate from our program, I know the importance of talented teachers and a safe and nurturing learning environment.

Our Educational Director, Bridget Crozier joined us shortly after our school opened in 2008. She has been a director since 2000. She has her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati and continues to expand her education through Goddard University. In addition, she has been a member of an AdvancED Quality Assurance Review Team and is Certified Trainer for the State of Ohio. Bridget is part of the Director Mentor Program for Goddard Systems, Inc.

Our Assistant Director, Jackie Brannock joined our program in 2014 as a Lead Preschool Teacher and was promoted in 2022 to the Assistant Director position overseeing our Curriculum. She has been working with young children since 2007. She graduated from Northern Kentucky University with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Grades Education.

Meet the 2024 Midwest Toddler Teacher of the Year! Ms. Kaitlyn joined The Goddard School in 2022 as a Lead Toddler Teacher. Since joining our program, she achieved the 2024 Midwest Toddler Teacher of the Year Award! Ms. Kaitlyn is a dedicated teacher that takes time to get to know each child’s needs as well as their family’s needs daily. She implements creative lesson plans with hands on activities that keep the children engaged, learning and having fun!

Ms. Anntonita joined The Goddard School in 2023. Within months of joining our program, she was nominated by the parents for The Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Antonita (Ms. NeNe) goes above and beyond! She is so tender and loving with all the little babies, and just loves cuddling, singing and talking to them.

Ms. Nikita joined The Goddard School in 2023 as an Assistant Toddler Teacher. Within a year of joining our School, Ms. Nikita was nominated by the parents for the Teacher of the Year Award. Ms. Nikita understands the children developmentally and meets them where they are. She is patient, kind, and playful, while teaching the skills that the children need to continue their course of development.

Christine joined the Goddard School as Lead Toddler Teacher in 2012. She has a degree in Business Management and a Child Development Associate. She has been working in the child care industry since 2001.

Kelsey joined The Goddard School in 2021 as an Assistant Infant Teacher. Since joining our program, Kelsey has been promoted to a Lead Infant Teacher. Within her first year at our School, Kelsey was nominated by our parents for The Goddard School Teacher of the Year Award. Kelsey will be working toward obtaining her Child Development Associate Degree in the future.

Trena joined The Goddard School in 2022 as a Lead Infant Teacher. She has been working in the preschool setting with infants since 2005. Trena has a Child Development Associate Degree.

Katie M. joined The Goddard School in 2020 as an Assistant Infant Teacher. Since joining our program, she has been promoted to a Lead Infant Teacher. Katie has been working in a preschool setting since 2017. Katie will be working to achieve a Child Development Associate Degree in the future.

Zachary joined the Goddard School in 2021 as an Assistant Pre-Kindergarten teacher. Since joining our program, he has been promoted to a Lead Preschool Teacher. Zachary studied Early Childhood Education at Georgia Gwinnett College and has over 40 credit hours toward his degree in Education. Zachary has been working in the preschool setting since 2018.