Our Goddard School Teachers

Erin serves as the Head of School at The Goddard School of Westerville (Polaris). She leads the school’s educational execution, daily operations, and faculty development to ensure a consistently high standard of excellence for children and families. With nearly two decades of experience in early childhood education, Erin began her Goddard career in 2008 as a Kindergarten Teacher at The Goddard School of Lewis Center before serving nine years as Education Director. Her extensive background in curriculum development, quality assurance, and team leadership allows her to combine strong academic oversight with disciplined operational leadership. As both a school leader and invested partner in the campus, Erin is committed to long-term excellence and stability for the Polaris community. She is dedicated to building a high-performing school culture where teachers are supported, families feel confident, and children are fully prepared for long-term success.

Kyle Arbaugh is the Owner of The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris), 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 Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Blacklick. 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.

Martina Cisneros is the Director of School Development for The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Blacklick. 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.

Kelly serves as the Operations Director at The Goddard School. She oversees daily operations while playing a key role in strengthening instructional quality and mentoring teachers across the school. Kelly joined Goddard in 2013 as a Lead Teacher and has since served in multiple leadership roles, including QA Liaison and Assistant Director. Her deep classroom experience, combined with her operational oversight, allows her to ensure strong curriculum execution, consistent classroom standards, and ongoing professional growth for educators. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts from Ohio University and earned her Ohio teaching license through Ohio Dominican University. Kelly is passionate about developing confident teachers, maintaining high academic expectations, and creating classrooms where children are both challenged and supported.

Miss Kathy has worked with children of all ages for over 35 years, with the past 15 devoted to caring for infants—her true passion. She joined The Goddard School in August 2023 and has loved being part of such a supportive and loving environment. Kathy finds great joy in building strong bonds with the babies in her care and takes pride in creating a calm, nurturing classroom where they feel safe, comforted, and encouraged. She treasures the opportunity to support each baby’s first milestones—whether it’s a smile, a word, or a first step—and is dedicated to making sure every child feels loved and secure during their earliest years of growth.

Anna joined The Goddard School in March 2021 and brings valuable experience caring for and teaching young children. She has a special love for working with toddlers, finding joy in their boundless energy, curiosity, and determination to learn new things each day. She is passionate about guiding them through this important stage of development, helping them grow with confidence while fostering their independence and creativity. Her ultimate goal is to become a special education teacher, and she values every opportunity to support children in reaching their fullest potential.

Miss Ana has been part of The Goddard School family since October 2022 and is passionate about teaching preschool. She loves this age group for the curiosity that defines it — the endless questions, the leaps in language and independence, and the pride on a child’s face when something finally clicks. Preschoolers are old enough to share what they are thinking and still delighted by nearly everything, and Miss Ana considers it a privilege to guide them through a year of such rapid growth. She is continuing her education with plans to teach in Special Education, and she brings that same commitment to meeting every child exactly where they are into her classroom each day. Outside of the classroom, Miss Ana enjoys spending time with her husband, their daughter, and their two cats, Cornbread and Goober. She also loves catching up with friends and cheering on the Boston Bruins. She looks forward to partnering with families and supporting each child as they learn and grow.

Miss Erin joined The Goddard School in November 2024 and brings more than six years of experience in childcare, along with a background as an Intervention Specialist. She enjoys working with children of all ages and finds great joy in supporting their growth, discovery, and milestones. Erin values teamwork and is dedicated to creating a safe and supportive environment where children can thrive.

Miss Madison is currently studying Early Childhood Education at Columbus State Community College and is passionate about working with young children. Twos are her favorite age group, and she loves the energy and curiosity older toddlers bring to the classroom — the determination behind every new attempt, the words arriving faster by the week, the pride in doing something without help for the first time. In her classroom, Miss Madison focuses on creating a warm, supportive space where children feel secure enough to explore, take risks, and express themselves with confidence. She partners closely with families and takes real joy in celebrating every milestone alongside the children in her care.

Mr. John has been with The Goddard School since February 2002 and holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential specializing in preschool-aged children. In 2021, he was honored as Midwest Teacher of the Year. He has a deep passion for teaching pre-kindergarten, where he guides children as they gain independence, build confidence, and prepare for the transition to kindergarten. Mr. John is thoughtful about curriculum and plans each day so that skills build on one another, with a particular love for phonics and the moment a child moves from guessing at a word to sounding it out. His classroom is filled with energy, curiosity, and a genuine love of learning, and he takes pride in creating an environment where every child feels encouraged to explore, take on a challenge, and succeed.

Miss Manisha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science and has always had a passion for teaching. She joined The Goddard School in February 2023 and enjoys fostering creativity, curiosity, and discovery in young children. She loves sharing language and culture through her teaching and values the joy of watching children learn something new. Manisha is committed to creating a classroom full of care, creativity, and connection.

Miss Archana holds a Master’s degree in Mathematics and a Bachelor’s degree in Education, and taught math for much of her career before turning to early childhood. She joined The Goddard School in August 2023 and loves the Infant 2 classroom, where children are newly on their feet and endlessly curious — reaching, climbing, and filling and dumping every container within reach. Miss Archana knows that at this age a trusted adult is the foundation for everything else, so she follows each child’s cues, keeps her room calm and unhurried, and stays close as they explore and grow more confident on their own two feet.

Miss Lindsay joined The Goddard School in November 2024. She holds a degree in Educational Studies with a minor in Spanish from Denison University and an Ohio teaching license, and will soon begin her Master’s in Education at Miami University. She has a true passion for teaching kindergarten — the year children become readers and writers, begin reasoning through numbers rather than simply counting them, and learn to navigate friendships on their own. Her favorite part is watching confidence and independence take hold: sounding out a word without help, sticking with a task that felt too hard last month, working out a disagreement at the block table before an adult steps in. Miss Lindsay builds a classroom where every child feels known and encouraged to try, and she treasures the partnerships she forms with families along the way.