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. 

  • Miss Ivonne

    Miss Ivonne

    On-Site Owner
    Ms. Ivonne was born and raised in Mexico City. She obtained her Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Escuela Superior de Comercio y Administration (Mexico City) and she holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Kent State University. Ms. Ivonne has been a Medina resident for over 20 years and truly loves her community. Ms. Ivonne is proud to be part of The Goddard School family and she is thrilled to provide your child's first school experience with a safe and nurturing environment. She enjoys growing vegetables in her garden and hosting events at her home! One her favorite's book is "Oh the places you'll go" as it teaches about possibilities, options, choices, consequences, and rewards in a fun and rhythmic way!
  • Miss Molly

    Miss Molly

    Director
    Ms. Molly holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Ohio University and has 16+ Years of experience working with children. In her time off, Ms. Molly enjoys traveling, camping, and hiking with her kids. Her favorite children's book is "If you give a mouse a cookie" because it goes to show you if you give a child something, they are of course going to need ... to go with it!... and the list always goes on with their curiosity.
  • Miss Ashley

    Miss Ashley

    Lead Teacher
    Infant Classroom Teacher - She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Inclusive Education from the University of Akron. She has 4+ Years experience working with children. In her time off, Ms. Ashley enjoys hiking, word puzzles, and thrifting! She enjoys "Frog and Toad" books because she and her grandma used to read them together when she first learned to read.
  • Miss Cait

    Miss Cait

    Lead Teacher
    Infant Classroom Teacher - She holds a Childhood Development Associate and has 2+ years working with children. In Ms. Cait's spare time, she enjoys reading and her favorite children's books are Pete the Cat books because they are funny.
  • Miss Taylor

    Miss Taylor

    Lead Teacher
    Toddler Classroom Teacher - She holds a CDA in Early Childhood Education and has 10+ Years of experience working with children. She loves being a mom of two precious children and enjoys shopping. Her favorite children's book is "Five Little Pumpkins" because she loves Halloween.
  • Miss Elisha

    Miss Elisha

    Lead Teacher
    Twos Classroom Teacher - She holds a Child Development Associate and she has 7+ Years of experience working with children. Ms. Elisha LOVES going to Cedar Point with her family! Her favorite children's book is "There was an old lady that swallows a..." because they are fun!
  • Miss Karissa

    Miss Karissa

    Resource
    Twos Classroom Teacher - Ms. Karissa has a High School Diploma and is currently pursuing her Childhood Development Associate certificate. Ms. Karissa has 1+ years of experience working with children. In her time off she enjoys DYI projects and she is an avid shoe collector! One of her favorite children's book is "My Body Sends a Signal" because it helps kids recognize and express how they are feeling.
  • Miss Megan

    Miss Megan

    Lead Teacher
    Bridge Classroom Teacher - She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies with a minor in Childhood Development from Bowling Green State University. She likes to draw and paint! Her favorite children's book is "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie" because she likes learning and teaching about cause and effect.
  • Miss Jessica

    Miss Jessica

    Resource
    Bridge Classroom - Ms. Jessica will be starting classes to obtain her CDA this year. She has 2 years of experience working with children and she enjoys walking her dog and taking care of her plants. Her favorite children's book is "Oh Say can you Say" .
  • Miss Jamie

    Miss Jamie

    Lead Teacher
    Preschool Classroom Teacher - Ms. Jamie holds an Early Childhood Education Degree from Kent State and has 4+ years of experience teaching children. In her time off, she enjoys relaxing at home playing video games and doing research for fun!. Her favorite book is "And That's Their Family" because inclusivity is important.
  • Miss Amanda

    Miss Amanda

    Lead Teacher
    Prekindergarten Classroom Teacher - She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from Ohio State University. Ms. Amanda has 8+ years of experience teaching children. She enjoys crochet and baking. Her favorite children's book is "The True Story of the Three Little Pigs" as the take away is that not everything is always what it looks like.
  • Miss Nicole

    Miss Nicole

    Lead Teacher
    Prekindergarten Classroom Teacher - Ms. Nicole holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Slippery Rock University. She has more than 16 years of experience teaching children. Ms. Nicole's favorite hobby is gardening and she enjoys traveling for her three children's sporting events. Her favorite children's book is "Guess How Much I Love You" because she read it to each of her kids when they were little.
  • Miss Sierra

    Miss Sierra

    Lead Teacher
    Kindergarten Classroom Teacher - She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. Ms. Sierra has 3+ years of experience teaching children. In her time off, she enjoys reading books, running, and drawing! Her favorite book is "The rainbow fish" because it was a childhood favorite and because it spreads the message of sharing and how it can bring yourself and others happiness.
  • Miss Susie

    Miss Susie

    Substitute Teacher
    Ms. Susie holds an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from The University of Akron and has 30+ years of experience working with children. She enjoys sewing and embroidering and spending time with her 5 grandchildren at their sporting events. Her favorite children's book is "Oh The Places you'll Go" as it is timeless.
  • Miss Kyndra

    Miss Kyndra

    Resource
    She holds an Associates of Arts from Lorain County Community College. She was over 10 years of experience working with children. She enjoys gardening and going out for chips and salsa (she also enjoys growing her salsa ingredients!). Her favorite children's book is "Pete The Cat: I Love My White Shoes" because by now, she and the kids sing it together!
  • Miss Ashlee

    Miss Ashlee

    Resource
    Currently studying Early Childhood Education and will graduate this spring!. She enjoys ceramics as she loves creating things on the wheel. Her favorite children's books are "The Magic Tree House" series because of the adventures the children are sent to through a magical tree house.
  • Miss Kaleia

    Miss Kaleia

    resource
    Miss Kaleia is a Medina High School graduate and she is currently attending TriC. She has two years of experience working with children and in her free time she likes shopping, walking her dogs, and traveling. Miss Kaleia's favorite lullaby is "You are my sunshine" because all of her family used to sing it when she was young!
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