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. 

  • Mr Chris

    Mr Chris

    School Owner
    Mr. Chris has been the on-site School Owner since the school opened in June of 2007. He graduated from Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration. He specialized in finance. Upon graduating, he obtained his first professional job working as a mutual fund Accountant. Chris continued his education while working and received a Master's degree in Business Administration from Capital University. Chris is thrilled to be a part of The Goddard School® family as an owner and operator in Macedonia. He enjoys each and every child and is glad to be able to provide them with a safe and nurturing environment.
  • Miss Alicia

    Miss Alicia

    Director
    Miss Alicia is our school director. She graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education along with a reading/literacy endorsement. She spent many years working in the classroom as an infant and toddler teacher before becoming a director. She enjoys getting to know the families and children and always wanting to ensure that the children are learning in a safe and nurturing environment that will prepare them for a life long love of learning. Goddard School Tenure: 12 years
  • Miss Christina

    Miss Christina

    Assistant Director
    Miss Christina is our assistant director. She is a graduate of Seton Hill University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Care Administration with a minor in Entrepreneurial Studies. Previous to working at The Goddard School, Christina has worked at other preschools and child care centers over the span of 7 years. She has experience working with infant children as well as preschool and pre-k children. She loves getting to know the children and their families and is thrilled to be a part of The Goddard School. Goddard School Tenure: 9 years
  • Miss Alicia

    Miss Alicia

    Lead Preschool Teacher
    Ally was born in Cleveland, Ohio and graduated from the University of Akron in May of 2015 with a bachelors degree in Child and Family Development. Her career in childcare began with an afterschool program, which instilled in her a love for children and a desire to work with children of all ages. Ally has several years of experience working with children from ages 6 week to 12 years old. She joined The Goddard School in Fall of 2021 and is looking forward to a rewarding career as part of the Goddard family. Tenure: 2+ years
  • Miss Ashley

    Miss Ashley

    Lead Infant Teacher
    Miss Ashley was born in Connecticut and raised in a small town in east Tennessee before ending up in Ohio. She graduated from Greenville High School where she also obtained credentials in early childhood education. Right out of high school she knew that this is what she wanted to do. Ashley spent four years as an assistant preschool teacher before starting a new adventure in New York. She quickly realized her passion for teaching was with infants. Ashley then worked to obtain her CDA for infants and toddlers and has been working with infants ever since. She loves watching their faces light up as they discover new things. Goddard Tenure: 2+ years
  • Miss Brianna

    Miss Brianna

    Lead Pre-K Teacher
    Miss Brianna graduated Summa Cum Laude from Kent State University, May of 2015, with a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She grew up the eldest of five children and previously worked in a childcare environment for four years, starting in high school and throughout her college career. She strives to grow both spiritually and professionally. She also strives to engage children in significant learning, differentiated when appropriate. Working with children has always been a passion of hers and she is excited to be a part of The Goddard School. Goddard School Tenure: 9 years
  • Miss Courtney

    Miss Courtney

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Miss Courtney was born in Cleveland, Ohio and attended Kent State University and graduated in December 2020 with her Bachelors degree in History. She has spent many years working in the customer service industry and since graduating is excited to work within a educational setting. She is excited to be part of the Goddard School! Goddard Tenure: 3+ years
  • Miss Jennifer

    Miss Jennifer

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Jenny graduated from The University of Akron in 2017 with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has worked in childcare since 2012 and has worked with children of all ages but she loves teaching toddlers! While in college she worked at The Goddard School in Akron. She is very passionate about teaching and is excited to be part of The Goddard School family! Tenure: 2 years
  • Miss Kennedy

    Miss Kennedy

    Lead Preschool Teacher
    Kennedy was born in Dayton, Ohio and raised in Steubenville, Ohio. She graduated from Kent State University in the fall of 2018 with her bachelor’s degree in Educational Studies, along with her degree she added three minors. The minors are: Human Development and Family Studies, Mild/Mod Special Education, and Disabilities Inclusion. Kennedy has volunteer experience with a range of students starting from preschool and going up to high school, she believes that any student at any age can teach you something new. She is excited to join The Goddard School family and hopes to continue learning more about the educational world while teaching here. Goddard School Tenure: 4+ years
  • Miss Emily

    Miss Emily

    Assistant Teacher
    Emily was born in Austin, Texas but has lived in Hudson, Ohio for 16 years. She graduated from the University of Mount Union with bachelor’s degrees in Human Development and Family Science and French. She is a recent graduate but has experience working in a childcare facility as an assistant teacher. She is looking forward to working with the children and their families as well as the other teachers and is excited to be a part of the Goddard family. Tenure: 1+ years
  • Miss Olivia

    Miss Olivia

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Miss Olivia currently attends Kent State University pursuing her degree in early childhood education. She previously worked with children in a variety of settings including being a nanny and has previously worked at The Goddard School of Westerville, Ohio. She is excited to be part of The Goddard School and looks forward to helping each child learn and grow. Goddard Tenure: 1 year
  • Miss Abigail

    Miss Abigail

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Abby is a graduate from Aurora High school. While completing her high school diploma she was also enrolled in the TEACH program to obtain her CDA credential with a focus on infants and toddlers in which she completed in May of 2022. Abby now attends The University of Akron working towards her bachelors degree in early childhood education. She loves spending one on one time working with the children and getting to know each family. She is excited to be part of The Goddard School! Goddard Tenure: 3 years
  • Miss Jessica

    Miss Jessica

    Assistant Teacher
    Miss Jessica graduated from the University of Akron with a Bachelor's degree in Speech Pathology and a Master's degree in Early Childhood Intervention Specialist. She started with The Goddard School located in Macedonia in August of 2010. Prior to working at the Macedonia location she worked at The Goddard School located in Broadview Heights for one year. She is certified to work with children from newborn to eight years old. She is pleased to be a part of The Goddard School. Goddard School Tenure: 14 years
  • Miss Paris

    Miss Paris

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Miss Paris graduated from The University of Akron to obtain her bachelors degree in Child and Family Development with a certificate in parent education. She has previously worked in the childcare field as an assistant teacher and started with us on a part time basis then became a lead teacher upon her graduation. She enjoys getting to know the children and families and is excited to be part of The Goddard School. Goddard Tenure: 4+ years
  • Ms Sandra

    Ms Sandra

    Lead Infant Teacher
    Miss Sandra was born and raised in Ohio. After graduating high school she went on to receive her cosmetology license. Later, she decided to change her career path to pursue early childhood education and a Child Development Associate. She is also working toward her associate's degree in early childhood education. For over 16 years, she experienced nothing by joy in working with all age groups. She has worked at a church based school, and head start with children from infancy through the age of 5. After that she has been a nanny for 2 month old triplets until they entered kindergarten. She looks forward to her journey here at The Goddard School.
  • Miss Rachael

    Miss Rachael

    Lead Preschool Teacher
    Rachael Abraham was born and raised in Parma, Ohio where she attended and  graduated from Normandy high school. She is looking forward to obtaining her CDA and continuing her professional development. She has passionately taught in the Early Childhood Education field for five years working with all age groups, but primarily with preschool and prekindergarten! She is very excited to learn and grow with the children, as well as work with the parents, and staff of the Goddard School.
  • Miss Mary

    Miss Mary

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Miss Mary was born and raised in Pontiac Illinois where she attended and graduated from Pontiac Township High School. Mary had her own daycare in her home for approximately 6 years before moving to Cleveland in 2012 to be near her first grandchild. She then became a Nanny for a family for almost 10 years. She helped take care of and raise 3 girls from newborn until Kindergarten age. Mary was raised in a family that took care of foster children for several years and at one point had 19 children living in her family's home. She enjoys working with children of all ages and feels her upbringing has instilled in her the urge to help children learn and grow. Mary is very excited to be part of the Goddard School Family!!
  • Miss Angeleah

    Miss Angeleah

    Lead Toddler Teacher
    Miss Angeleah is a graduate from Stow High School. She has worked in a childcare setting for 5 years mostly with toddlers and preschoolers but has experience in all age groups. She loves getting to know the children and families and is excited to become part of the Goddard School.
  • Miss Krysta

    Miss Krysta

    Lead Pre-K Teacher
    Hello! I am Miss Krysta! I was born in Paige, Arizona and I moved to Stow, Ohio when I was one year old. I resided in Stow until I went to college. I attended Kent State University where I earned my bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. Now I live in Cuyahoga Falls with my dog, Zion. Some of my favorite things are hiking, golfing, reading, Taylor Swift, Target, and pasta! In the classroom, I enjoy singing songs and dancing. I also love helping the kids explore their curiosities.
  • Mrs Leanna

    Mrs Leanna

    Lead Infant Teacher
    Leanna Collins was born and raised in Salem, Ohio. Completed her bachelor’s degree online at the University of Phoenix. She received her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education in November 2023 and graduated Magna Cum Laude. She has been a stay home mom for the last 3 years while she completed her schooling and is excited to be back to work teaching the infants. She loves spending time with the children and finding fun ways for children to learn and grow.
  • Ms Tabitha

    Ms Tabitha

    Lead Preschool Teacher
    Tabitha Basinger, graduated from Streetsboro High school here in Ohio and shortly after, she moved to Alabama where she continued her schooling and graduated with her bachelor’s degree in education from Athens State University. Tabitha taught in Alabama public schools for several years before moving back to Ohio and focusing on her own growing family. She is excited to be joining the Goddard School as a preschool teacher and pursuing the career she is passionate about.
  • Miss Aiyanna

    Miss Aiyanna

    Assistant Teacher
    Hi, I am Aiyanna! I am a graduate of Nordonia Hills High School and reside here in Macedonia, OH. I am enrolled in Kent State University and plan to work as a librarian when I graduate. I have spent years babysitting and I love spending time talking with children and getting to know them! I am excited to be part of The Goddard School!
  • Miss Camryn

    Miss Camryn

    Resource Teacher
    Hi, my name is Camryn. I am a graduate of Nordonia Hills High school and will be attending cosmetology school to recieve of cosmetology license. I love spending time in the classroom with children of all ages and especially love talking with them.
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