Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

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. 

  • Mr Jay

    Mr Jay

    On-site Owner
    Hi I'm Jay, and I'm the on-site partner at The Goddard School of Macungie. My family's connection to the Goddard community began over 15 years ago when we sent our young kids to The Goddard School at Bethlehem. I have a very strong commitment to education and service, and want my school to be the best experience for all children and families. I live right here in Fogelsville with my wife Priyanka. We are proud parents of two children—one in college and one preparing to begin. I serve on the boards of the Parkland School District and Lehigh Career & Technical Institute (LCTI) and volunteer as a coach for the Springhouse Middle School science team. When I'm not busy with all of that, I love playing pickleball! Welcome to our school; we look forward to getting to know your family!
  •  Dolly

    Dolly

    Owner
    Welcome to our School. My husband Monty and I are the owners of The Goddard Schools located in Bethlehem, Macungie and Center Valley. We live in the Lehigh Valley and have 3 daughters, all of who are all Goddard graduates! Our Goddard journey started in 2004 as Goddard parents. We opened the Goddard School at Macungie in 2015 in partnership with Ms. Jill, to bring the exact same exceptional standards in little children's education that I had wanted for my children. Monty has an MBA from Ballarat University, Australia. I have an MD and retired from medicine in 2016, to continue full time with my passion in Early Childhood Education. Thank you so much for exploring our Keystone Stars accredited Preschool. I can't wait to show you around, and hopefully have you join our Goddard family!
  •  Carol

    Carol

    Executive Director
    Carol has been working with children of all ages for the past 40 years. She received her associate's degree in early childhood education from Northampton Community College and her bachelor's degree in psychology/elementary education from Moravian University. In addition to her work with children through various school systems, she cherishes the time she had spent in the field of high school youth ministry and homeschooling her 10 children. Ms. Carol is passionate about healthy practices for both young children and adults.
  •  Jill

    Jill

    Kindergarten Director
    I am thrilled to be at The Goddard School – Macungie, a wonderful childcare center located in Breinigsville, where I have been working for over nine years. I hold a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education from Grand Canyon University and a Master’s Degree in School Counseling from Millersville University. Before joining the Goddard School Bethlehem in 2009 as a preschool and kindergarten teacher, I owned and managed a veterinary hospital for ten years. I am a proud mother of two grown-up kids and a 3-year-old Cavalier. As a childcare provider, I am passionate about children and feel privileged to watch them learn and grow. I strongly believe that providing a nurturing environment that supports the whole child is crucial in creating lifelong learners. Thank you for entrusting me with your child's development. I am excited to be a part of your child's journey! I appreciate the opportunity to share in your child’s growth.
  •  Jamie

    Jamie

    Assistant Director Curriculum
    Miss Jamie currently lives in the area but is originally from New Jersey where she graduated from a local community college with her Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Development. From there she went on to Kean University to earn a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology. Her teaching experience focuses on early childhood education as well as teaching children with special needs. She has over 17 years of experience teaching children ages six months to twelve years. Jamie loves teaching younger children because they have open minds and love exploring and learning new things every day. When Miss Jamie is not at school she's at home spending time with her two children! She looks forward to getting to know each student and supporting them in their learning journey. She loves being a part of The Goddard School family. Jamie looks forward to hearing from each of you and learning about your child.
  •  Liz

    Liz

    Kindergarten
    Miss Liz has been working with children for about 2 years now! She has earned her bachelors degree in early childhood through Kutztown University. Miss Liz's favorite children's book is all of them! She could never pick a favorite book she loves them all! Miss Liz loves working with children because they are always coming up with fun new ideas! They love to explore which leads to learning. In Miss Liz's free time she loves to craft and make things for school as well as add to her large book collection!
  •  Brandon

    Brandon

    Pre-K
    Mr. Brandon started working in childcare in January of 2025 and has wanted to be a teacher ever since he was 6 years old. He attended Northampton Community College and graduated in December of 2023 with an Associate's Degree in Secondary Education. Mr. Brandon's favorite thing about working with children is their creativity and all the stories they are able to make up about almost anything. In his free time, he spends time with my family and likes to collect and listen to vinyl records. His favorite children’s book is "The Mouse and the Motorcycle"
  •  Mason

    Mason

    Pre-K
    Mr. Mason has been working in early child care for over 8 years. He is very happy to be working here at the Goddard School, and he is currently taking criminal justice courses at Kutztown University.
  •  Heetha

    Heetha

    Closing Teacher
    Miss Heetha has worked with children since 2018. She has a Master's in Computer Science, a CDA for preschool through Pre-k, and is currently working on getting her Director's Credential at Northampton Community College. Miss Heetha's favorite thing about working with children is educating them about character values and helping children to become tomorrow's leaders. During her free time Miss Heetha loves to cook Indian food and garden! Her favorite children's books are all of Eric Carle's Books.
  •  Karen

    Karen

    Preschool
    Miss Karen is CDA certified and has been in the early childhood field for more than 12 years. Throughout her career, she has worked with all age groups from 1 year old to Kindergarten. She enjoys getting to know the children and playing with them as well as teaching. She believes children learn through play and with a little strategic planning that makes my job so enjoyable. She has two boys who are all grown up and out on their own. When she is not teaching, Karen enjoys writing short stories, drawing, and swimming. Karen loves the outdoors, the four seasons, and nature. Her favorite children's book is “Are You My Mother?” by P.D. Eastman. She enjoys taking on the characters of a story when she read it.
  •  Dylandra

    Dylandra

    Twos
    Miss Dee started working with children in 2022. She is currently looking to pursue a Masters degree in nursing! Her favorite thing about working with children is how much joy children have when learning! During Miss Dee's free time, she loves watching horror movies, baking, listening to music, and cooking. Her favorite children's books are "Llama Llama Red Pajama" "No David" " If You Give A Mouse A Cookie" And "Color Monster"
  •  Alina

    Alina

    Twos
    Miss Alina is our Twos assistant! Miss Alina has been working with children here in America since 2016, but has worked with children in Ukraine since 1998. Miss Alina has a degree in Music education and was a piano teacher for a long time. What she loves most about working with children is doing different activities with them and watching how excited they get. She also loves seeing them grow to be independent! When she isn't at school, Miss Alina loves to cook for her family. Her favorite books are all Peppa Pig Books!
  •  Karissa

    Karissa

    Twos
    Miss Karissa has been working with children for 4 years now! She loves working with children because they are inspiring, they are always learning new things while teaching her a few things along the way! Outside of work Miss Karissa spends the rest of her day relaxing at home! Once a week she attends dance practice for a completive dance team! Her favorite children's book is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Suess
  •  Lauren

    Lauren

    Toddlers
    Miss Lauren is our toddler teacher! She has been working with children since 2019. Miss Lauren is in the process of getting her degree in Early Childhood Education from Penn Foster College. Miss Lauren's favorite thing about working with children is having the opportunity to teach and witness their growth and development every day! Her favorite things to do when she is not at school are hiking, running, reading, and baking. Miss Lauren's favorite book is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See?"
  •  Lydia

    Lydia

    Pre-K
    Miss Lydia has been with The Goddard School for 2 full years and returned after a break. She has nannied for 2 families in the past for about 10 years but has been caring for children of all ages her whole life. She comes from a big family, being the Eldest of 7 siblings. & having a 4-year-old of her own. Miss Lydia enjoys reading and coloring in her free time and LOVES spending her time with her son. Some of her favorite children's books are any of Anna Dewdney's Llama Llama stories and Pete the Cat stories. She loves working with children because children are the future, and they can surprise her in so many ways and teach her just as much as she teaches them.
  •  Bonnie

    Bonnie

    Toddlers
    Miss Bonnie has over 15 years of experience working with kids as a nanny. She has worked with infants up to 14 years old! Miss Bonnie's favorite thing about working with kids is seeing them learn new things through playing! Miss Bonnie's favorite children's book is "Miss Nelson is Missing". When Miss Bonnie isn't at school she loves to design websites using graphic design, reading and is an aquarist!
  •  Brylee

    Brylee

    Toddlers
    Miss Brylee started working with children in 2017. She is aspiring to get her CDA and eventually her degree in early childhood! Miss Brylee's favorite thing about working with children is how much she loves to help them learn and grow, having fun while doing so. In her free time, Miss Brylee enjoys hanging with her family! Her favorite children's books are "Green Eggs and Ham" and "Fancy Nancy"
  •  Pavani

    Pavani

    Infants
    Miss Pavani started working with children in October of 2023. She has a bachelor's degree in Computer Science from Acharya Nagarjuna University. Her favorite thing about working with children is their curiosity and the joy and laughter they bring to everyone! Miss Pavani loves to cook, do artwork, and chit-chat with her friends when she is not in school! Her favorite children's books are "Pete The Cat" and "I Can Read With My Eyes Shut"
  •  Vanessa

    Vanessa

    School Support
    Miss Vanessa has been working with children for about 2 years now! She is currently a student at Kutztown University for Elementary Education. Miss Vanessa's favorite children's book is Pinkalicious! When Miss Vanessa is not at school she likes to hang out with her sorority sisters and play with her kitten Flynn! She loves teaching little ones because she loves to be apart of their learning and development! Miss Vanessa thinks it is so incredible to see the children grow and come into their own!
  •  Naomi

    Naomi

    School Support
    Miss Naomi has been working with children since 2022. She has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lehigh Carbon Community College. She is also currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education at Kutztown University. Miss Naomi loves working with children because she can experience their joy every day she is with them by bringing her into their world! In her free time, Miss Naomi loves to read, sing, play the ukulele, and crafting! Her favorite children's books are "Book Theif", "Goodnight Moon", and "Angelina's Birthday"
  •  David

    David

    Substitute
    Mr. David is the youngest sibling in his family, with one older brother and one older sister. He has been working with children since 2022 and joined our Macungie family in October of 2023! Mr. David's favorite thing about working with children is talking with them and learning about their different interests! He graduated from Gwynedd Mercy University with a bachelors in Social Work! He is continuing his education with a Masters degree in Applied Behavior Analysis! We are so happy to have Mr. David with us!

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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