Our Teachers

Mr. Amar is the On-Site Owner of The Goddard School of Rocky River, Ohio. He obtained his Master’s Degree from Columbia University in Public Health and Healthcare Management. Prior to The Goddard School, Amar was in the Long Term Care Industry where he served as an Administrator. Amar lives in Avon Lake with his Wife, Rima, daughter, Mila, and son Sahil. Amar is extremely proud to be a part of The Goddard School where he can provide a safe, secure, and nurturing environment for children to begin the process of becoming lifelong learners! Amar invites your family to tour the beautiful new School in Rocky River!

Ms. Cera leads the building and the administrative team. She comes from a background that includes a career in early child education for over 20 years as an elementary school teacher, a school director for Goddard and part of Goddard Systems as a franchisee consultant. She is a mother of twin boys that attended Goddard and she loves the theater, reading and anything related to music. She loves being a part of the team at Rocky River and to provide an exceptional experience for all the children that attend the school.

Ms. Katie is the Director at the Goddard School of Rocky River. She comes to us with 2 years of experience as a Director at a Goddard School and 13 years of experience as an elementary school teacher. Ms. Katie is the mother of a Goddard School graduate, and her son Nolan currently attends our school. She loves Cleveland sports, reading, and spending time with her family. Ms. Katie believes that a strong early childhood education leads to lifelong learners, and she can’t wait to help the kids at Goddard Rocky River grow!

Ms. Ashley is our Assistant Director. She loves working with children of all ages. She has two children of her own who are 4 and 15 years old. Her favorite part of teaching is getting to know each of the children and helping them foster their growth within the school!

Ms. Kelley is in our Infant I classroom. She is dedicated to enriching the lives of children she cares for. She has spent most of her professional career with this goal in mind. Miss Kelley is all about encouraging creativity, engaging with the children, and bringing out the best in each and every child. Miss Kelley loves that she gets to be a part of a child’s life that influences the person they grow to become.

I am working towards my bachelor's in organizational leadership and will be pursuing a Master's degree in Clinical Counseling with a specialization in Early Childhood Development. I have worked with children since 2022 as a swim instructor for ages 4 months to 12 years old. My favorite part of working with children is watching their personalities develop as they grow! During my free time I love traveling, watching sunsets by Lake Erie, and trying new restaurants!

Ms. Tamia is a teacher in Toddler I. She has been working with kids as a special education paraprofessional, as well as recreational sports coach. Her favorite part about working at Goddard is making sure everyone has fun and feels included in activities. In her free time, Ms. Tamia likes to spend time with her pets and try new restaurants around the city.

Ms. Lauren is one of our Toddler II teachers. She has one daughter that goes to school at The Goddard School as well. She has an associate degree in veterinary technology from Penn Foster College and is currently finishing her bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Ashworth College, with the hopes to someday be a second-grade teacher. In her free time, Ms. Lauren enjoys exploring new places including Aruba, Bonaire, La Romana, and Amber Cove. She also enjoys being outdoors and riding her horse, Dakota. Her favorite part about working at The Goddard School of Rocky River is that it is a very welcoming and family friendly environment. She is extremely grateful for all the new friends she has made and families she has begun to connect with.

Ms. Amy is a Co-Lead teacher in Toddler 2. She has her Child Development Associates in Infant and Toddlers. She knew as a young child that she always wanted to work with children, so she started by babysitting the kids in her neighborhood and that led to her passion, which is working in preschools. She has many years of experience working young children, primarily infants and toddlers. She believes you have to take non-teachable moments and turn them into a teachable moment. When she's not teaching, she likes to take walks, spend time with her family and friends, and bowl on her three bowling leagues.

Ms. Mauvion is one of our Twos teachers here at Goddard. She has been in the childcare field for the past five years. As a child, Ms. Mauvion has always seen herself teaching young children. She is currently in school for Medical Massage Therapy, but she still makes time for her passion of children. One of her favorite things about being a Goddard worker is seeing the children learn. Learning is the most fascinating experience to witness in her book. And she encourages all the children around her to keep learning every day.

Ms. Nadia is one of our Bridge I teachers. She is currently working on getting her associate in early childhood education at Cuyahoga Community College. Nadia also did a Westshore program for early childhood education for two years at Rocky River High School and Lakewood High school. Her favorite part about working at Goddard is getting to see the kids play outside and enjoy with their friends. In her free time, Ms. Nadia likes to spend her free time in the gym with her friends or spend some family time with her siblings and cousins!

Ms. Skylar has been working in childcare since 2023 and has a child of her own. She is a certified health counselor and is currently working on her bachelor’s in psychology at Southern New Hampshire University. She is very family oriented and enjoys traveling, art and being outdoors. Her favorite part of the job is getting to see the kids learn and grow and all the joy they bring.

Ms. Randa is one of our Bridge II teachers. She previously managed a retail store of her own for 10 years but switched to childcare due to her love for children. Ms. Randa has 5 daughters of her own! Her favorite age group are the infants as she loves to care for “her babies”, but you can find her throughout the school helping in any and every way!

Ms. Sara is one of our Preschool I teachers. She has an associate's in early childhood education and has been working with children in some capacity, whether volunteer or career for 14 years. While teaching at Goddard she also has a child of her own that attends as well. Her favorite part of the job is making connections and helping a child to meet goals whether big or small. In her free time, she loves to spend time with her family, go hiking, camping etc. and loves to go with her family to all the sport downtown, but hockey is a family favorite.

Ms. Syerra is a Preschool I teacher and has been in childcare since 2020. She has worked with children of all ages, fostering growth and development in a nurturing environment. She is currently pursuing a degree in Integrative Health Science with a focus on Herbal Studies and is passionate about blending natural health practices with modern wellness. She recently relocated to Cleveland and enjoys exploring the city, attending film festivals, and spending time at the botanical garden. In her free time, you can often find her reading or baking up some new recipes!

Ms. Courtney is one of our Preschool II teachers. She is almost finished with her Early Childhood Education Associate’s degree while also in school for Medical Assisting. Courtney has two children of her own, a son and a daughter. She has over five years of experience working with children of all ages, including special needs children. Courtney loves working with kids because every day you get to learn new things in their perspective and it's so fun to witness. In her free time, she loves to hang out with her family and explore nature!

Ms. Alketa is one of our Preschool II Teachers. She has two children of her own, one of which is a student here! Her favorite part of working at Goddard is when all the students begin to spontaneously laugh together. She is very family oriented and when she can she loves to go on long walks!

Mr. Mason has been a part of our Goddard family since October of 2021. He began as a floater and transitioned into Preschool III. He has his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from The Cleveland Institute of Art. Mr. Mason's favorite part of the class is developing a bond with each child in order to achieve their classroom goals.

Ms. Sara is in our Preschool III classroom. She has her Bachelor of Fine Arts from The Cleveland Institute of Art. Her favorite part of teaching is making it fun for the children! In her free time, Ms. Sara loves to be with nature, which is also inspires a great deal of her artwork!

Ms. Ashley is one of our PreK I teachers. She has her bachelor’s degree in early childhood education from Ursuline College. Her favorite aspect of the classroom is the “Ah-Ha moment” where a child realizes they can now do something they could not before, and it just further sparks their interest to learn more. Ms. Ashley is an avid Softball fan; she played throughout college and now coaches in her free time.

Ms. Annie is one of our PreK I teachers. She has an Associate of Arts with a focus in psychology. In her free time, she enjoys coloring and crafts, photography, and DIY projects around the house. She is a devoted cat mom to her two fur babies. Her favorite part about working at Goddard is bringing her creativity to the classroom and helping the students explore the world in fun new ways.

Ms. Mary is one of our PreK II teachers. Prior to joining the Goddard family she spent just shy of a year growing her experience at Acorn Childcare Center in Avon as Lead Preschool Teacher. While her admiration for early childhood development started young as part of a large family, it only continues to grow as she gets to know each student on a personal level. As a mother herself to a blossoming two-and-a-half-year-old son, she prioritizes consistency and routine in the classroom in order to create a comforting and reliable environment for the group. She loves to watch as each child finds their strengths and pushes them to remember you can always try again until "practice makes perfect". Ms. Mary's favorite part of education is seeing the light in her students eyes when they achieve a new goal and come cheerfully with pride to announce "Ms. Mary, I did it!".

Ms. M is one of our PreK II teachers. She went to The Ohio State University and graduated with a bachelor's in fine arts, focusing on animation. She is currently pursuing a licensure in Art Education after spending the past few years teaching at various camps and education facilities around Cleveland and Columbus. She has been in childcare positions since 2018, and loves being able to see the development of children within her care. In her free time, she sings in the West Shore Chorale, animates, reads, and composes music. Her favorite part of teaching is how it is always presenting new challenges to meet with creative solutions.

Ms. Danielle is one of our resource teachers. She has her Child Development Associates in preschool and over 10 years' experience working in a childcare center. The first years of a child's life are so important for development and Ms. Danielle loves that she can help shape the minds of young children through kindness and love. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the children learn through play and explore. In her free time, she loves to go on adventures with her husband and young son.

Ms. Leah is our Summer Resource Teacher! She is currently in school for Early Childhood Education at Miami of Ohio. Ms. Leah loves spending time with the children and helping them learn new things each and every day. Fun Fact about Ms. Leah is that she participated in Pole Vaulting throughout high school and coached it as well!