Our Goddard School Teachers

Kyle Arbaugh is the Owner of The Goddard Schools of Upper Arlington, Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville, and Blacklick. He leads the organization’s long-term vision, growth strategy, and operational innovation to ensure each school delivers an exceptional and forward-thinking early childhood experience. Kyle works closely with leadership teams to strengthen systems, elevate talent, invest in facilities, and continuously improve how the schools serve families and support teachers. His focus is building an organization designed to deliver consistent excellence as it grows - schools that are not only high-performing today, but positioned for sustainable success in the years ahead. As a father of two young children who attend Goddard, Kyle is deeply committed to creating stable, modern, and community-centered campuses where families feel confident and children thrive. He believes strong schools strengthen neighborhoods and is committed to investing in the communities each campus serves.

Ruth Arbaugh is the Owner & Educational Leader of The Goddard Schools of Upper Arlington, Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Reynoldsburg. She oversees the educational program, school culture, and quality standards across all locations to ensure every classroom reflects the excellence families expect. Ruth works closely with each Head of School and teaching team to maintain strong curriculum execution, consistent classroom structure, and a positive, nurturing environment for children. She regularly evaluates classroom performance, curriculum implementation, and family experience to ensure consistency and continuous improvement. She is deeply committed to developing teachers, strengthening leadership within each building, and creating a culture where high expectations and genuine care go hand in hand. As a parent of two young children who attend Goddard, Ruth holds the schools to the same standards she expects for her own family.

April Beal is the Head of School & Managing Partner of The Goddard School of Upper Arlington. She leads the school's daily operations, program quality, and family experience, ensuring every child receives warm, individualized care and every family feels supported. April came to this role after serving as Director of Business Operations across the Goddard Schools, where she learned that a great school is built in the details. Earlier, she spent four years leading a local homeschool pod's education program, shaping her belief that children learn best when free to explore through play, hands-on projects, and experiences that spark curiosity. She is committed to developing her teaching team, upholding high standards in every classroom, and creating a nurturing space where children create, explore, and follow their own interests. As a mom to an elementary-age daughter who shares her love of art and crafts, April holds the school to the same standards she expects for her own family.

Martina Cisneros is the Director of School Development for The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Reynoldsburg. She works across all campuses to support leadership teams, strengthen operations, and ensure each school consistently delivers a high-quality experience for children and families. Martina plays a key role in developing school leaders, supporting new initiatives, and guiding the successful launch and growth of future campuses. She partners closely with staff, families, and community stakeholders to maintain alignment, elevate standards, and foster strong relationships throughout the organization. Her focus is building sustainable systems and empowered leaders so every Goddard location operates with consistency, professionalism, and care.