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. 

  •  Karen

    Karen

    Owner
    Karen is the On-Site Owner at The Goddard School and opened The Goddard School in Jackson Township in 2009. She has her Bachelor's degree in Education from The University of Akron and her Master's degree in Education from Malone. Previous to The Goddard School, Karen was a 3rd-6th grade teacher for Tuslaw and Jackson Local Schools.
  •  Elizabeth

    Elizabeth

    Director
    Elizabeth is our center Director here at the Goddard School. She has her Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Oakland University and has over 9 years of experience in early childhood education. She has worked in every age group ranging from Infant through 3rd grade. Her passion for child development is endless and is strongly dedicated to the guidance for teachers' professional development.
  •  Keegan

    Keegan

    Assistant Director in Training
    Keegan is the assistant director in training here at The Goddard School. She previously was a lead teacher in our First Steps classroom and a preschool assistant. Working beside the director, Keegan ensures a healthy and safe environment for families, their children and staff members.
  •  Haley

    Haley

    Lead Teacher
    Miss. Haley is our lead pre-k teacher. She has her associates degree in early childhood education and is headed into her 3rd school year with TGS. You may also find Haley in the front office some mornings as she assists administration in opening our building.
  •  Kelsey

    Kelsey

    Co-Lead Pre-K
    Ms. Kelsey is one of our Pre-K teachers at The Goddard School and holds her bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She is ready to inspire and teach the youth of our future young learners.
  •  Melissa

    Melissa

    Teacher
    Miss Melissa is one of our Lead Pre-School teachers here at The Goddard School. She has worked in childcare for over 23 years and holds her CDA in Infant & Toddler. The goals for her students and future students are endless. She will help them succeed in all forms of development.
  •  Amanda

    Amanda

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss. Amanda has been with TGS for 7 years and is currently our lead toddler teacher. She continues to love on the little ones and is great at making every child feel welcomed.
  •  Gillian

    Gillian

    Lead Teacher
    Miss Gillian is our Lead Get-Set teacher and has been with TGS for over 3 years. She has a great impact on all the little ones preparing for preschool. When she is not in school, you can find her photographing nature and going on adventures.
  •  Lauryn

    Lauryn

    Floater Teacher
    Miss Lauryn is a floater teacher here at The Goddard School while she works towards her bachelor's degree in early childhood education. She is gentle and sweet with any child who enters her room and gets on the children's level every single day.
  •  Riley

    Riley

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Riley currently attends Kent State University and will be obtaining her bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education. She is currently an assistant teacher in our pre-toddler classroom working alongside Miss Megan. She is always finding new and exciting things for the students to do and enjoys watching them grow and develop.
  •  Alyssa

    Alyssa

    Lead Teacher
    Miss Alyssa is our lead preschool 1 teacher. She recently moved over from our toddler classroom and has an abundance of knowledge in child development. While working towards her degree in early childhood, she works full time and cares for her son.
  •  Alyssa

    Alyssa

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Alyssa is our assistant infant 2 teacher and works alongside Desiree. She recently moved here from Nebraska and is loving her new home.
  •  Kaylee

    Kaylee

    Teacher
    Miss Kaylee is a teacher in our preschool 2 classroom and works alongside Miss Melissa. She has been in the field of early childhood for over 5 years and is working towards her CDA.
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Lauren is our toddler assistant teacher and has grown to love all of the children in her classroom. With a nursing background, she continues to care for the children and maintain the health and well-being of the children.
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