Our Goddard School Teachers

My name is Samantha Elliott. I am the proud owner of three beautiful Goddard Schools. The three schools are located at The Worthington Hills, North High Street in Worthington, and in Grove City. My days are spent bouncing between all three locations, supporting my directors and amazing teachers. When I have a spare moment you will often catch me loving on my two adorable Labradoodles, Scout and Aspen. My husband, Rex, and I, have three lovely daughters; Alexandra, Gabrielle, and Reese. All three have attended my schools. Alex, is now a director at our High Street location! I am proud to be a part of The Goddard School family and I am committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our community.

I'm Miss Sarah! I am originally from Finneytown, which is a suburb of Cincinnati, Ohio. I graduated from Miami University in 2010 with a Bachelor's Degree in Middle Childhood Education. I began working at Goddard in September of 2012 and have taught in the Preschool and Pre-K classrooms until I made the switch to Director in August of 2025. Since starting at Goddard I have had two daughters, Eloise and Imogene, who have both attended the school! I love being in all of the classrooms, getting to know each student and supporting the teachers wherever I can. When I am not at school you can catch me reading, doing Granny crafts like knitting or crocheting, and spending time with my family. I can't wait to know each of you has you start your Goddard journey!

My name is Mr. Tim! Originally from Hilliard, Ohio, I graduated from Capital University with a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education. I love to incorporate music in every classroom at the school. I began working at The Goddard School in May of 2022, but it feels like I've been here much longer. I started working as the Lead Teacher in the Pre-K classroom and now I am part of the administrative team. My favorite book to sign with the kids is "Puff The Magic Dragon" and I hope they like it as well. Something you may not know about me is that I am a twin! When I am not working you can find me either in New York City watching a Broadway show, directing the Children's choir at Worthington United Methodist Church, or reading a good book!

Hi, I'm Miss Colleen! I am the Lead Pre-K Plus Teacher and the Curriculum Coordinator as part of the Administration team. I am originally from Valley View, Ohio which is near Cleveland. I got my Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from College of Wooster and my Masters Degree in Education from John Carroll University. Before coming to Goddard in the Fall of 2009, I taught Kindergarten in North Carolina. My all time favorite children's book is "Chrysanthemum" by Kevin Henkes. I love science and learning interesting facts with the kids in my class. One weird fact about me is that my feet are two different sizes! When I am not at work you can catch me at a craft fair, thrifting or listening to an audiobook.

I'm Miss Brooke! I am from Pratt, West Virginia and started working at Goddard in November of 2021. Since the summer of 2023 I have been the lead teacher in the Infant Room. I earned a Bachelor's Degree in English with a minor in Japanese from Wayne State University. I travel to Japan every year with my husband. When I'm not changing diapers I like to hike, cook, read, and play board games. I also love trying new restaurants and finding different cuisines to try.

Hi! I'm Miss Taylor! I grew up here in Worthington and actually attended this Goddard school when I was four years old. Before becoming a teacher at Goddard in January of 2021, I worked at Care After School for 6 years with the school-aged children. I am currently the lead teacher in the First Steps (Unicorn) Room and I love working with this age. My favorite book to read to them is "Chicka Chicka Boom Boom" because they love the song that goes with it! In my free time I enjoy building Lego sets, especially cars, watching F1 racing and attending Buckeye games with my friends and family. I can't wait to get to know your little ones!

Hi! My name is Miss Sami and I am the Lead Teacher in the Toddler Classroom! I grew up in both Westerville, Ohio and Madison, Indiana. I began working at Goddard in September of 2025 and have loved getting to know all the kids in every room. I started out in the Infant Room and still love being able to spend time in there. I have two children ages 8 and 5 and I enjoy reading the Harry Potter series with them. When I'm not at work I am spending time with my kids, tending to one of the 30 different types of plants that I own, or collecting Disney pins.

Hi! I'm Mr. Nate and I started working at Goddard in October of 2025. I grew up in Hilliard, Ohio and got an Associate's Degree in Communications from Columbus State Community College. I am going back soon to pursue a degree in Education! Currently I am teaching in the Get Set classroom and I love working with this age. We enjoy dancing, doing art and reading stories in our room! My favorite children's book is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss. After work I enjoy watching movies and cross stitching.

I'm Miss Melissa and I am one of the Lead Teachers in the Preschool Room. I began working at Goddard in February of 2025. I was born in Missasauga, Ontario before moving to the United States and growing up in Dublin, Ohio. I have dual citizenship and often go back to Canada to visit family. I graduated from The Ohio State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Primary Education. My favorite children's book is "I'll Love Your Forever" by Robery Munsch. I love animals and have rescued many!

Miss Monica has been a part of our Goddard family since January of 2019. In 2021, Monica took some time off to travel, spend time with family, and thankfully returned to us in the Fall of 2023. Miss Monica is a ball of energy and will make sure to keep everyone laughing. She is wonderful in any of our classrooms; however, given the choice she will be in the infant classroom every time! A fun fact about Miss Monica is that she is a Disney adult! She even got engaged in front of Cinderella's castle!

Miss Kayla is back at the Goddard School and working with children from Infants to 2s. Her knowledge of this age group makes her an asset in these classroom. She started working The Goddard School of Worthington in August of 2014. In 2021 she left and had her second child. We are so happy that she has returned!

Miss Annie found her home in our Infant classroom in February 2021. She is working towards a degree in Early Childhood Education from The Ohio State University. She has a yellow lab named Knox, that she loves to take running with her. When Miss Annie is able, she enjoys going to Country Music Festivals and taking trips to Disney World. One of Miss Annie's hobbies is reading, she even hosted our first Goddard Book Club meeting! Next time you're here, try and catch Miss Annie stealing a snack from the kitchen!

Miss Barbara began working with us in November of 2024. She loves working with children and families. Barbara is current pursuing a degree in Social Work when she is not at Goddard. She is excited to be working in the Infant room in the afternoons.

Mr. Daniel has been teaching with us since the Fall of 2021. He has a bachelor's degree in business from Malone University. Mr. Daniel has taught in almost every classroom; but truly found his niche with our younger students. You will know Mr. Daniel is in the building before you see him; because you will hear him singing first! He is always singing and dancing through the school. One day Mr. Daniel hopes to use his love of song to pursue a career in the field of music.

Miss Keyona began working at the Goddard School of Worthington in May 2025. Many of her siblings came through our school when they were younger so she knows us all very well. Her sister Jenny also works at our sister school on High Street. Keyona has seven brothers and sisters, so she knows her way around a diaper change well. Keyona works in all of our classrooms, but you will mostly see her with the littles in the First Steps and Toddler rooms.

I'm Miss Kiley! I am from Newark, Ohio and I just started working at Goddard in October of 2025. I split my time between Goddard and The Boys and Girls Club of Central Ohio where I am a Youth Development Professional. I get to work with youngsters in the morning and 5th graders in the evening! I am pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education at The Ohio State University in Newark. My favorite children's book is "A Bad Case of Stripes" by David Shannon and I know how to solve a Rubik's cube! Come say hi next time you see me in the halls!

Miss Natalie came to us in September of 2024. She is currently pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education and works with us in the afternoons. While she is in many of the rooms, you will mostly see her with the older children. All the kids love Miss Natalie and are excited to see her every day!

Miss Naveah began working at the Goddard School of Worthington on our craziest day of the year, summer in-service. She jumped right in and helped wherever she was needed. Miss Naveah will mostly be in our infant room, but you may see her around the school in the afternoons. Make sure to give her a smile and a friendly hello next time you see her.

Miss Rhonda has spent time teaching in almost every classroom. However, she is currently bringing her joy and knowledge to our Older Toddler classroom. She has earned a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Otterbein University. We have been lucky enough to have Miss Rhonda as a part of our Goddard Family since the Fall of 2017. Miss Rhonda brings a variety of library books to share with her class each week. She truly creates a fondness of literacy in our students. Miss Rhonda has two sons and is a true animal lover, you may see her talking to the critters in our backyard!