Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

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. 

  •  Paula

    Paula

    Owner
    Paula,Owner - Paula graduated from Cleveland State University with her degree in Communication. After being in the corporate world for over ten years she wanted to operate a business that played an important role in the community by providing an exceptional service for children. Paula is very excited to own a business that is centered on her most important priority - family. She is proud to be a part of The Goddard School and is committed to providing the highest quality preschool experience for the children. Paula looks forward to getting to know you and your family!
  •  Darlene

    Darlene

    Director
    Tenure: March 2023. Experience & Education: Has over 30 years of experience in the Early Childhood Field, starting as an infant teacher and working up to a Regional Director. Philosophy on Teaching: All children learn in different ways. Children are eager to learn and as they are exposed to information they will absorb it!
  • Ms Heather

    Ms Heather

    Assistant Director
    Tenure: March 2022. Experience & Education: Over 15 years of experience in the childcare field, has four children of her own and holds a current CDA certificate. Philosophy on Teaching: Each child grows at their own pace. They may not all complete a skill at the same time. Some may take longer than others to finish and that is great! They will all finish!
  • Ms Leanne

    Ms Leanne

    Infant Teacher I (Baby Beluga)
    Tenure: June 2024. Experience and Education: 10 years experience in the childcare field, 8 in a center setting with the last 3 years working with infants. Philosophy on Teaching: Children are eager to please and setting attainable goals is key. Having realistic expectations and patience will build a teacher / student relationship that leads to trust and learning.
  • Ms Tari

    Ms Tari

    First Steps Teacher (Mini Manatees)
    Tenure: April 2024. Experience & Education: Has six months experience working in a childcare center and has two children of her own. Philosophy on Teaching: Each child is unique and what works for one child may not work for another. My goal is to provide individualized instruction to meet the educational needs of each child.
  • Ms Joni

    Ms Joni

    Toddler I Teacher (Smiling Seahorse)
    Tenure: July 2023. Experience & Education: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and over 13 years working with young children in a childcare setting. Philosophy on Teaching: Building strong reciprocal relations with parents is paramount! Children learn through play. Having a classroom environment that is engaging, fun, and filled with open-ended experiences for the children is important so that their learning journey helps them grow in their own unique way!
  • Ms Shirley

    Ms Shirley

    Toddler I Teacher (Smiling Seahorse)
    Tenure: April 2024. Experience & Education: Six years of experience working as a volunteer at a church preschool program. Philosophy on Teaching: Teachers are the people that connect with generation after generation; teaching skills and values that will help a child when they are older. It's important to be present and teach the kids everything they need to learn!
  • Ms Susan

    Ms Susan

    Get Set Teacher (Silly Sea Turtles)
    Tenure: April 2019 Experience & Education: Over 20 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. Philosophy on Teaching: Each child should feel welcomed and valued. Each child needs to be heard by fellow classmates, teachers and parents. Children should be excited about all the fun things they are learning!
  • Ms Teri

    Ms Teri

    Preschool I Teacher (Dancing Dolphins)
    Tenure: September 2005 Experience & Education: Thirty years of experience, two children of her own, certified as an Early Literacy Mentor Specialist (ELMS) and Early Childhood Education courses at Youngstown State. Philosophy on Teaching: Children should learn in a safe, fun and comfortable way. Children should be exposed to many different things in their environment and have hands on experience.
  • Ms Colleen

    Ms Colleen

    Preschool II / Jr. PreK Teacher (Whistling Whales)
    Tenure: January 2005. Experience & Education: Over twenty years of experience, two children of her own and an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education. Philosophy on Teaching: Teachers must provide a variety of experiences each day for children to explore through play while stimulating all of their senses.
  • Ms Jamie

    Ms Jamie

    Preschool II / Jr. PreK Teacher (whistling Whales)
    Tenure: April 2024. Experience & Education: Five years of experience working with young children in a preschool setting. Some college courses in Early Childhood Education. Philosophy on Teaching: "Lead with Love". It is our jobs as teachers to love the whole child. Regardless of age, gender, family structure, or any other factor every child's day should start with new beginnings and fresh minds. My number one goal is for every child to feel seen and cared for.
  • Ms Shannon

    Ms Shannon

    PreK Teacher (Soaring Stingrays)
    Tenure: August 2023. Experience & Education: Has experience working in a childcare center as a teacher for 6 years and most recently a substitute teacher for the last year and a half. Has a Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences with a concentration in Health and Human Services: Community Mental Health. Philosophy on Teaching: A teacher should guide children and encourage them through experiences. Children all learn at different times and in different ways. An effective teacher is adaptable and patient with all children in their classroom.
  • Ms Regina

    Ms Regina

    Float Teacher
    Tenure: September 2023. Experience and Education: 17 years experience working with young children in a childcare setting. Has an associates degree in Early Childhood Education. Philosophy on Teaching: Children are like soil. They are just waiting for a seed to be planted. As a teacher I feel it is a great opportunity to plant the right positive seeds, so that one the children in my care can blossom in to something wonderful!
  • Ms Vera

    Ms Vera

    Float Teacher
    Tenure: December 2023. Experience & Education: Over 10 years of experience in the Early Childhood field. Associates in Early Childhood Education. Philosophy on Teaching: Learning can be different for each child. Therefore, it's important to observe them as individuals. Children should be approached on the current level that they are at and given various opportunities to continue to learn in a way that they understand.
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