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. 

  • Ms Kelly

    Ms Kelly

    On-site Operator
    My name is Kelly Van Syckle. I am the proud operator of The Goddard School in Grove City. My sister, Samantha Elliott is the owner of both the Grove City and Worthington Goddard locations. I have been involved throughout the community and the Grove City Rotary. I am excited to work with my families and teachers to provide a commitment to furthering the education of our children.
  •  Samantha

    Samantha

    Owner
    My name is Samantha Elliott. I am the proud owner of both the Grove City and Worthington locations. My sister, Kelly Van Syckle is the onsite operator of the Grove City location. My husband, Rex and I have three lovely daughters who have attended my schools. I am proud to be a part of The Goddard School and I am committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children in our community.
  •  Kiera

    Kiera

    Director
    Kiera has joined The Goddard School as part of the administration team in April 2022. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree from Kent State University. Kiera has been working in the early childhood field since 2017. She loves interacting with all the children and watching them learn and grow.
  •  Bailey

    Bailey

    Infant Teacher
    Ms. Bailey has been with Goddard since 2022. She loves working with children and seeing them all learn new things.
  •  Erica

    Erica

    Preschool Teacher
    Ms. Erica has been with The Goddard School since 2020. She has one cat and one dog. Her favorite children's book it "Oh, The Places You'll Go" by Dr. Seuss.
  •  Amy

    Amy

    First-Steps Teacher
    Ms. Amy joined The Goddard School in 2021. She has 2 children of her own and spent many years as a foster parent. Her favorite children's book is "The Stinky Cheese Man" by Jon Scieszka.
  •  Sarah

    Sarah

    Infant Teacher
    Ms. Sarah has been with The Goddard School since 2017. She is married and owns 3 dogs, 2 rabbits and 10 fish. Ms. Sarah's favorite children's book is anything written by Dr. Seuss.
  •  Chelsea

    Chelsea

    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Chelsea has been with The Goddard School since 2015. She has a degree from Pickaway-Ross Career and Technology Center in Early Childhood. Ms. Chelsea loves working with children and doing work that is impactful.
  •  Tiffany

    Tiffany

    Toddler Teacher
    Ms. Tiffany joined The Goddard School in Grove City in 2023.
  •  Heather

    Heather

    Get-Set Teacher
    Ms. Heather has a Bachelor Degree in Art Education. She has worked for a Goddard School since 1999 but joined our Grove City school in 2008. She is married and has numerous dogs at home. Her favorite children's book is "Rooting for You" by Susan Hood.
  •  Veronica

    Veronica

    Get-Set Teacher
    Ms. Veronica joined The Goddard School in 2012. She loves interacting with all of the students and she is a Goddard mom as well.
  •  Janelle

    Janelle

    Pre-K Teacher
    Ms. Janelle joined The Goddard School in 2016. She has a Bachelor of Arts in Human Ecology with her Master's in Education. Ms. Janelle's favorite part of teaching is being able to learn from the students. When she's not at school you might find her outdoors, playing music, gardening, meditating of building/making things.
  •  Monika

    Monika

    Pre-K Teacher
    Ms. Monika joined The Goddard School in Grove City in 2023.
  •  Halimo

    Halimo

    Jr-K Teacher
    Ms. Halimo joined The Goddard School in Grove City in 2023.
  •  Jamison

    Jamison

    Jr-K Teacher
    Ms. Jamison has been with The Goddard School since 2022. She loves helping to create a fun, safe environment for students to learn.
  •  Isabel

    Isabel

    Support Teacher
    Ms. Izzy has been with The Goddard School since 2022. She loves being an infant teacher and enjoys seeing all the babies reach different developmental milestones.
  •  Sydney

    Sydney

    School-Age Teacher
    Ms. Sydney has returned to The Goddard School as of November 2021. She thinks that fun and learning should go hand in hand.
  •  Emily

    Emily

    Seasonal Support Teacher
    Ms. Emily joined The Goddard School in Grove City in 2023.
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