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. 

  •  JoAnn (Jodi)

    JoAnn (Jodi)

    Owner
    "We believe our school should provide the most hospitable, most enriching, and most welcoming haven for our children, their families, and our staff.” This is the mission statement specially crafted by “Ms. Jodi” & “Mr. Bill”, as they developed their plans to open The Goddard School in Bala Cynwyd. "Opening our school has been the adventure of a lifetime, and the most rewarding aspect is the community of children, staff, and families that has developed so organically. We believe in and strive for exemplary communication, academic excellence and fostering the purest of environments," reports Mr. Bill. Ms. Jodi & Mr. Bill are parents to three 20-somethings, and they are celebrating 27 years of marriage. "Parenthood, itself, has provided the biggest preparation for our administrative and proprietorial responsibilities." When personal time permits, you will likely find Ms. Jodi on a golf course and find Mr. Bill behind a drum set. "Welcome, one and all, to our school!"
  •  Laura

    Laura

    Educational Director
    Ms. Laura joined our team in 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Art in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Neumann University, a Master’s degree in Education from West Chester University, and she is currently enrolled in a Higher Education Doctorate program at St. Joseph's University. Ms. Laura has been making her mark on childcare for over 23 years. In her free time, she enjoys walking her dog Frankie, cooking, and spending time with her 3 children.
  •  Alexis

    Alexis

    Director of Operations
    Ms. Lexie joined our team when we opened in 2019. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology. In her free time, she enjoys all things sports and playing with her nephews. Ms. Lexie loves Italian food and anything blue. She chose to work for Goddard because she wanted to work in a school. What Ms. Lexie enjoys most about childcare is watching them grow up.
  •  Bailey

    Bailey

    Assistant Director
    Ms. Bailey joined our team in 2023. She holds an Associates degree in Music and has been working with kids for over 10 years. In her free time she enjoys walking her dogs, playing boardgames, and listening to live music. Her favorite food is anything spicy. She chose to work for Goddard because she believes in working for great people. What Ms. Bailey enjoys most about childcare is watching the children grow into themselves.
  •  Kelsey

    Kelsey

    Office Assistant
    Ms. Kelsey joined our team in 2024. She has her cosmetology license and has been working with kids for over 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, hiking, and going to the beach. Italian and Mexican food is her favorite, and she loves anything purple. She chose to work for Goddard because she wanted to work with children. What Ms. Kelsey enjoys most about childcare is being able to assist them in growing up.
  •  Angela

    Angela

    Woodpeckers
    Ms. Angela joined our team in 2022. She holds a CDA for Infants and Toddlers and has her Associates in Theology. She has been working with kids for over 10 years. Her favorite animal is her cat Remy, and loves spaghetti, especially from Fiorino's. She chose to work for Goddard because of our bright and happy environment. What Ms. Angela finds fascinating about childcare is watching the infants develop.
  •  Ryann

    Ryann

    Sparrows
    Ms. Ryann joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has been working with kids for over 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, watching documentaries, and playing board games. Her favorite insect is a bumble bee and loves the color green. She chose to work for Goddard because we are a great school to gain more knowledge and experience. What Ms. Ryann enjoys most about childcare is seeing how much the children learn in such a short amount of time, and helping them discover new things.
  •  Gabriel

    Gabriel

    Woodpeckers
    Mr. Gabe joined our team in 2020 has been working with kids for over 4 years. In his free time, he enjoys playing board games, video games, and reading books. His favorite food is oysters, and fell in love with Ristorante de Mario on his recent trip to Rome. He chose to work for Goddard because he felt it was the best fit for his teaching career. What Mr. Gabe enjoys most about childcare is watching the children grow and learn.
  •  Brenda

    Brenda

    Owls
    Ms. Brenda joined our team in 2024 has been working with kids for 5 years. In her free time she enjoys running. Her favorite food is chicken piccata, and loves all things pink. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves that the children learn through play. What Ms. Brenda enjoys most about childcare is creating a "second home" environment, and being able to build bonds with the children through teaching.
  •  Naasiah

    Naasiah

    Bluebirds
    Ms. Naasiah joined our team in 2022 and has been working with kids since she was a teenager. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and playing/watching sports. Her favorite food is tacos, and loves the color black. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves our program. What Ms. Naasiah enjoys most about childcare is seeing the children grow.
  •  Shebotta

    Shebotta

    Meadowlarks
    Ms. Shebotta, Ms. S for short, joined our team in 2022. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Child Development and Family Studies, and has been working with kids for 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and collecting candles. Her favorite foods are jerk chicken and pho, and loves all things purple. She chose to work for Goddard because she really enjoys the energy and flow of the school. What Ms. S loves most about childcare is watching the children grow and learn through play.
  •  Sokhary

    Sokhary

    Meadowlarks
    Ms. Sokhary prefers to be called Ms. Sam, and she joined our team in 2022. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts from the Fashion Institute of Technology in New York City. She has been working with kids for 8 years through nannying and teaching. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends, drawing, and traveling, especially camping. Her favorite color is dark green and she loves cats and dogs. Ms. Sam is proud of being a responsible, reliable, and caring teacher. What she enjoys most about childcare is helping the children learn and grow in every stage of their young lives.
  •  Kate

    Kate

    Bluebirds
    Ms. Kate joined our team in 2024. She holds an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and has been teaching kids for 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys listening to music and spending time with her family. Her favorite food is sushi, especially from Ooka. She chose to work for Goddard because she agrees with their standards and philosophy. What Ms. Kate enjoys most about childcare is seeing the children develop and grow each day.
  •  Karla

    Karla

    Bluebirds
    Ms. Karla joined our team in 2023 and has been working with kids for 5 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time outdoors and hanging out with her family. Her favorite food is sushi, especially from Morimoto. She chose to work for Goddard because of our great reputation and standards. What Ms. Karla enjoys most about childcare is watching the children learn, grow, and reach milestones.
  •  Maria

    Maria

    Robins
    Ms. Maria joined our team in 2022. She has been working with kids for over 10 years, and working in childcare centers for 7 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time down the shore and practicing photography. She chose to work for Goddard because of our amazing teachers. What Ms. Maria enjoys most about childcare is how fulfilling it is to see how the children grow, and to be someone the families can rely on.
  •  Briana

    Briana

    Robins
    Ms. Briana joined our team in 2024. She holds an Associates degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working with kids for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking, and writing. Her favorite animal is a giraffe and her favorite food is tacos. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves the atmosphere and how the teachers engage with the children. What Ms. Briana enjoys most about childcare is watching the children grow and observing their likes and dislikes at a young age.
  •  Shana

    Shana

    Verdins
    Ms. Shana joined our team in 2021 and has been working with kids for over 20 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, shopping, and taking walks. Her favorite color is blue, and loves to eat out at Chik-Fil-A and go on Target runs. She chose to work for Goddard because she wanted a place to grow and flourish. What Ms. Shana enjoys most about childcare is teaching and making an impact on the children's lives.
  •  Nia

    Nia

    Verdins
    Ms. Nia joined our team in 2024 and has been working with kids for 3 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family. Her favorite food is pasta, especially from Olive Garden, and loves going on Target runs. She chose to work for Goddard because we have a supportive work environment. What Ms. Nia enjoys most about childcare is building bonds with the children and being a positive role model in their lives.
  •  Latasha

    Latasha

    Roadrunners
    Ms. Latasha joined our team in 2022. She is currently working towards her Bachelor's degree at Rosemont College, and has been working with kids for over 15 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading. Her favorite food is french toast and her favorite animal is an elephant. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves working with children. What Ms. Latasha enjoys most about childcare is seeing the children grow.
  •  Briana

    Briana

    Roadrunners
    Ms. Briana joined our team in 2022 and has been working with kids for 6 years. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and going to the gym. Her favorite food is Mexican, and loves all things blue. She chose to work for Goddard because she believes it's a great environment that creates an amazing community. What Ms. Briana enjoys most about childcare is caring for the children and watching them grow.
  •  Tatianna

    Tatianna

    Nighthawks
    Ms. Tatianna joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and Russian and has been working with kids for 4 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, dancing, and rollerskating. Her favorite animal is a pig, and loves the color green. She chose to work for Goddard because of the high quality education we provide. What Ms. Tatianna enjoys most about childcare is seeing the students grow and improve their skills.
  •  Marley

    Marley

    Nighthawks
    Ms. Marley joined our team in 2024 and has previous experience working as a pre-school teacher. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and painting, and her favorite food is ramen. She chose to work for Goddard because of our great reputation. What Ms. Marley enjoys most about childcare is watching them learn.
  •  Grace

    Grace

    Warblers
    Ms. Grace joined our team in 2022. She was born in Puerto Rice and is fluent in Spanish. She holds a CDA and has been working with kids for over 25 years. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends , cooking, and decorating and shopping for her new home. Ms. Grace thinks it is a pleasure to work for Goddard, and she looks forward to many more wonderful years with our team of teachers and administrative staff, while providing a fun, nurturing learning space for her students.
  •  Alexa

    Alexa

    Warblers
    Ms. Alexa joined our team in 2024. She holds an Associates degree in Criminal Justice and has been working with pre-schoolers for over 3 years. In her free time, she enjoys watching sports, hanging out with her teacup yorkie, and all things Disney. Her favorite food is Mexican, especially from El Limon. She chose to work for Goddard because of their love for children and support for staff. What Ms. Alexa enjoys most about childcare is making a positive impact on the children's lives.
  •  Amanda

    Amanda

    Avocets
    Ms. Amanda joined our team in 2023 and she is currently studying Early Education at Delaware County Community College. In her free time, she enjoys painting and playing with her dog. She chose to work for Goddard because of how much our staff love and care for each and every child. What Ms. Amanda enjoys most about childcare is how rewarding it feels to see a child master a skill they've been working on.
  •  Audrey

    Audrey

    Avocets
    Ms. Audrey joined our team in 2023 and has been working with kids for 4 years. In her free time, she enjoys reading, writing, singing and spending time with loved ones. Her favorite food is ice cream, and loves Tom's Dim Sum in Media. She chose to work for Goddard because our dedication to the children is palpable the moment you walk through our doors. What Ms. Audrey enjoys most about childcare is the ability to enrich their lives every day.
  •  Caitlin

    Caitlin

    Hummingbirds
    Hello! I am Miss Caitlin, and I have been working in the professional childcare field since 2008. I find that helping to shape the minds of young children is one of the most rewarding things a person can accomplish. I also love doing arts & crafts with them. I am certified in CPR/First Aid. In my spare time I enjoy making homemade & delicious candies, spending time with my family & friends, karaoke, and trivia nights. And I love everything Disney!
  •  Jon

    Jon

    Hummingbirds
    Mr. Jon joined our team in 2024. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working with kids for 10 years. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music and going to concerts. His favorite food is sushi and Mexican food. What Mr. Jon enjoys most about childcare is helping the children learn and grow.
  •  Betty

    Betty

    Hummingbirds
    Ms. Betty joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and has been working with pre-schoolers for over 7 years . In her free time, she enjoys reading, playing the drums, and trying new restaurants. Her favorite animal is a panda, and enjoys seafood and Korean BBQ. She chose to work for Goddard because we offer great early childhood education and our genuine care and love for our children and teachers. What Ms. Brenda enjoys most about childcare is watching them grow and knowing she is making a difference in their lives.
  •  Holly

    Holly

    Shearwaters
    Ms. Holly joined our team in 2023. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Education from Drexel University. In her free time, she enjoys watching movies, crocheting, and reading. Her favorite food is cereal and loves Big Fish Grill in Wilmington, Delaware. She chose to work for Goddard because we have a reputation of quality in care and education. What Ms. Holly enjoys most about childcare is witnessing the joy of discovery and observing the children as they grow and master new skills.
  •  Alicia

    Alicia

    Shearwaters
    Ms. Alicia joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Art from Chestnut Hill College, a Masters in Education and her Director's Certification from Arcadia University. In her free time, she enjoys cooking, hiking in the mountains, and discovering new places. Her favorite animal is a cat and she loves vegetarian foods, soups, and cereals. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves working with kids and helping them grow. What Ms. Alicia enjoys most about childcare is seeing how much the children can learn and accomplish.
  •  Teresa

    Teresa

    Ducks
    Ms. Teresa joined our team in 2021. She holds a Bachelor's Degree degree in Marketing/Business Administration from Cabrini College, and a Teacher Certification for K-6th from Thomas Edison State University. She has been working with kids since 2008, from teaching preschool, kindergarten, first grade, fifth and sixth grade special education, to sixth grade math. In her free time, she enjoys all types of arts and crafts, reading, and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and husband, especially at the beach! Her favorite sport is baseball and absolutely loves the Philadelphia Phillies and Eagles. She chose to work for Goddard because the owners and administration team are very supportive and provide the kindergarten classes with everything they need for the school year. What Ms. Teresa enjoys most about childcare is seeing the tremendous growth the children go through from September to June.
  •  Emily

    Emily

    Buntings
    Hello! My name is Emily and I hold two degrees from Bloomsburg University - a bachelor’s in speech pathology and a master’s in early childhood education. I grew up in Hershey, PA, but truly fell in love with teaching while working with a pre-k program in Arizona. I have been teaching professionally since getting my PK-4 certification in 2018. I am beyond excited to lead a pre-k classroom here at Goddard and look forward to helping the children grow into their full potential. In my free time I enjoy crafting, spending time with my fiancé and our dog, and taking walks.
  •  Nicola

    Nicola

    Floater
    Ms. Nicola joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Education Pre-K-4th grade and has been working with kids since she was a teenager. In her free time, she enjoys reading and playing video games. Her favorite animal is a bear and loves all things blue. She chose to work for Goddard because she wants to help shape growing minds. What Ms. Nicola enjoys most about childcare is teaching young minds.
  •  Emma

    Emma

    Floater
    Ms. Emma joined our team in 2023. She is currently working towards her Nursing degree at Drexel University, and aspires to work in the NICU. In her free time, she enjoys curling up with a good book and her three cats. She chose to work for Goddard because she appreciates the high standard of education we provide, and the supportive work environment. What Ms. Emma enjoys most about childcare is seeing the children grow and develop.
  •  Ashley

    Ashley

    Floater
    Ms. Ashley joined our team in 2024. She has nannying experience and has previously worked at another Goddard School. In her free time, she enjoys reading, cooking, and traveling. Her favorite food is avocado toast, and loves cats. She chose to work for Goddard because she enjoys working with children in a classroom setting. What Ms. Ashley enjoys most about childcare is watching them grow into little people.
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Floater
    Ms. Lauren joined our team in 2024. She has been working with kids for 16 years and is working towards her CDA. In her free time, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends. Her favorite food is burgers, especially from Iron Hill. She chose to work at Goddard because we encourage child directed play. What Ms. Lauren enjoys most about childcare is making memories with the children.
  •  Leah

    Leah

    Floater
    Ms. Leah joined our team in 2024. She is currently enrolled at St. Joseph's University and has been working with kids for 5 years. In her free time, she enjoys practicing photography and all things purple. Her favorite food is pasta, especially from Maggianos. She chose to work for Goddard because of the. friendly and welcoming environment. What Ms. Leah enjoys most about childcare is learning about each child and getting to know them.
  •  Lily

    Lily

    Floater
    Ms. Lily joined our team in 2024. She is currently in her junior year at Temple University studying Criminal Justice, and has experience working with kids ages 3-13 at multiple summer camps. In her free time she enjoys practicing photography. Her favorite food is cordon bleu and her favorite restaurant is Joe's Crab Shack. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves kids and enjoys working with the younger ages. What Ms. Lily enjoys most about childcare is building relationships with the children and their families and watching them grow and develop.
  •  Emily

    Emily

    Floater
    Ms. Emily joined our team in 2024. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Public Health and has been working with kids for over 10 years. In her free time, she enjoys being outside, hanging with family and friends, and trying new restaurants. Her favorite food is Mexican and her favorite color is pink. She chose to work for Goddard because of how welcoming everyone is. What Ms. Emily enjoys most about childcare is being able to watch the children develop into their full potential.
  •  Grace

    Grace

    Floater
    Ms. Grace joined our team in 2024. She is working towards her Bachelor's in Special Education from St. Joe's University. In her free time, she enjoys reading and exercise. Her favorite food is mac and cheese and loves all things pink. She chose to work for Goddard because she is passionate about education. What Ms. Grace enjoys most about childcare is helping and teaching the children.
  •  Jingyu

    Jingyu

    Floater
    Ms. Jingyu joined our team in 2024. She is currently studying Nursing at Drexel University, and is interested in becoming a pediatric nurse in the future. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and dancing. She loves the color lavender and her favorite food is tacos, especially from the Cucina Zapata food truck. She chose to work for Goddard because she loves to spend time with children.
  •  Cinyah

    Cinyah

    Floater
    Ms. Cinyah joined our team in 2024 and has been working with kids for 2 years. In her free time, she enjoys going to the movies. Her favorite color is brown and her favorite animal is a dolphin. She chose to work for Goddard because she believes it's a great work and learning environment. Ms. Cinyah enjoys working in childcare because she hopes to be a lead teacher one day!
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