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. 

  •  Amanda

    Amanda

    Lead Teacher
    Amanda graduated from La Roche College with a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education. She has been working with children for 22 years. When she is not working Amanda enjoys reading, yoga, cooking, and shopping. An interesting fact about Amanda is that she can paddle board.
  •  Christi

    Christi

    Lead Teacher
    Christi graduated with a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development from Connecticut College and also received her Master's Degree in Early Childhood Education from California University of Pennsylvania. Christi has been working in childcare for fifteen years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family, drawing, watching movies, and her cat Smokey. An interesting fact about Christi is that she was born and raised in the great state of Texas!
  •  Jessica

    Jessica

    Lead Teacher
    Jess graduated from Community College of Beaver County. She has been babysitting and working with children since the age of 13. When Jess is not working, she loves spending time with her family, listening to country music, shopping, and watching rom-coms. An interesting fact about Jess is that she is getting married in 2025!
  •  Erin

    Erin

    Lead Teacher
    Erin graduated from Clarion University with a degree in Education. She has been working with children for seventeen plus years. When she is not working, Erin enjoys spending time with her family. She loves baking and doing crafts with her daughter. She also enjoys spending time in her garden. An interesting fact about Erin is that Fall is her favorite time of the year because she loves to carve/paint pumpkins with her family. She also enjoys reading and crafting.
  •  Geri

    Geri

    Lead Teacher
    Geri graduated from Lock Haven University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for over thirty years. When she is not working Geri enjoys spending time with her family, watching reality TV, bargain shopping, and walking. Some interesting facts about Geri is that she has no middle name, she is a Marine Corp brat, she is one of 6 lads, and she has 5 of her own children and 2 grandchildren.
  •  Katie

    Katie

    Lead Teacher
    Katie graduated from Edinboro University. She has been working with children for ten years. When she is not working Katie enjoys spending time with her husband and family, crossing stitching, and Jig Saw puzzles.
  •  Laura

    Laura

    Lead Teacher
    Laura graduated from Penn State Behrend University with a degree in Psychology and a Masters of Education from Chatham University. She has been working with children for twenty years. When she is not working Laura loves spending time with her son, Landon. She also enjoys crafting, shopping, and spending time with her friends. An interesting fact about Laura is that she loves hockey and has seen the Stanely Cup twice!
  •  Marissa

    Marissa

    Lead Teacher
    Marissa graduated from Clarion University of Pennsylvania with a degree in Early Childhood. She has been working with children for twelve years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going to the gym, and outdoor activities such as hiking, swimming, and boating. An interesting fact about Marissa is that she loves animals and once had a pet steer named Buster! She has had over 25 pets in her life!
  •  Sean

    Sean

    Lead Teacher
    Sean graduated from Grove City College. He has been working with children for ten years. When he's not working, Sean enjoys hiking, participating in theatre, watching movies, and playing video games. An interesting fact about Sean is that he was a member of the Boy Scouts!
  •  Toni

    Toni

    Lead Teacher
    Toni graduated from Slippery Rock University. She has experience working with a variety of age levels for over 5 years. When she is not working Toni enjoys reading, watching movies, spending time with family and friends, and visiting new places.
  •  Alexa

    Alexa

    Assistant Teacher
    Alexa is a graduate of Seneca Valley High School. She has worked as a Leader in Training, Jr. Counselor, and Counselor at the Rose E. Schnieder YMCA summer camp. In her free time, Alexa likes to dance, read, try different new types of exercise and of course shopping!
  •  Heather

    Heather

    Lead Teacher
    Heather grew up in Georgia and later moved to the Pittsburgh area. She attended Oakton Community College in Illinois where she began working with children. Heather enjoys being in the outdoors in her free time.
  •  Alexus

    Alexus

    Assistant Teacher
    Alexus got her Early Childhood Education degree from Trumbull County Career and Technical Center in Trumbull, Ohio. She has been working with children for five years. Alexus enjoys exploring new areas and playing video games. An interesting fact about Alexus is that she is not afraid to try new things and experiences.
  •  Meg

    Meg

    Lead Teacher
    Meg graduated from Mount Union University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for twenty years. When she is not working Meg enjoys reading, spending time outside and at the lake, and crafts. An interesting fact about Meg is that she knows how to sail.
  •  Laura

    Laura

    Lead Teacher
    Laura graduated from Slippery Rock University. She has been working with children for over twenty years. When Laura is not working, she enjoys reading and listening to music. An interesting fact about Laura is that she is a middle child, and she is an avid concert goer.
  •  Stephanie

    Stephanie

    Lead Teacher
    Stephanie graduated from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She has been working with children for many years. When she is not working, she enjoys spending time with her own three kids, traveling, crafting, and being outside.
  •  Meghan

    Meghan

    Resource
    Meghan graduated from Community College of Beaver County. She has been working with children for ten years. When she is not working Meghan enjoys volunteering at her church and hanging out watching soccer.
  •  Marissa

    Marissa

    Resource
    Marissa is currently attending Penn State Behrend where she is majoring in Early Childhood Education. She has been working with children for four years. Marissa enjoys going to the beach and the pool every chance she gets. An interesting fact about Marissa is that she has a brother that is eleven years older than her.
  •  Melody

    Melody

    Lead Teacher
    Melody earned a degree in Elementary Education and Special Education from WGU. She loves to have family game nights, watch movies, and spending time outside camping, hiking, and reading. An interesting fact about Melody is that she is the oldest of thirty six grandchildren and that inspired her for the love of teaching.
  •  Cindy

    Cindy

    Assistant Teacher
    Cindy earned a degree in social work from CCAC. She has been working with children for over thirty years. Cindy enjoys walking, hiking, and spending time with her family and friends as well as her dog. She also volunteers with Carpenters Project where she helps repairs homes free of charge. An interesting fact about Cindy is that she loves to sing karaoke.
  •  Olivia

    Olivia

    Assistant Teacher
    Olivia graduated from Chartiers Valley High School. She started a career in cosmetology, but soon realized that working with children was the career path she wanted to follow. In her spare time, Olivia likes going to the gym, hanging out with her cat Luna, watching Netflix, and spending time with her friends and boyfriend.
  •  Melissa

    Melissa

    Building Substitute
    I have a degree from IUP in Elementary Education. I have experience substitute teaching, working in an autistic support/life skills classroom and with children ages 3 and up here at the Goddard School. I love working with children because they brighten my day!
  •  Dina and Matt

    Dina and Matt

    On Site Owner
    We are so excited to introduce ourselves as the owners of the Goddard School located in Cranberry Township. We have two wonderful children, Tori and Dominic, and we live in Mars. We are very proud of our wonderful school and are so excited on making you a part of our Goddard family! I (Dina) have my Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and my Master's Degree in Special Education. I taught Kindergarten for six years and then decided to take some time off to be home my young children. At that time, I started exploring the idea of completing my ultimate dream job of opening my very own state of the art pre-school. Two years later, I am proud to be introducing you to the Goddard School located in Cranberry Township. My husband, children, and amazing parents, Alan and Gwen Bellomo, have been huge assets in making this amazing adventure come to life. I look forward to getting to know each and every one of your beautiful children.
  •  Carrie

    Carrie

    Executive Director
    I am very honored to be the Director of Education at The Goddard School in Cranberry Township. I have a Bachelor’s degree in Elementary and Early Childhood Education as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Health Science from Slippery Rock University. I have worked in the Early Childhood field as well as elementary schools for many years.
  •  Kelly

    Kelly

    Director
    Hello! My name is Kelly and I’m so happy to be one of the directors here at The Goddard School in Cranberry Township. I have a degree from Arizona State University in Elementary Education. I have many years of experience working with children and have taught both Pre-kindergarten and Kindergarten at this school before becoming an assistant director and then director. I taught first grade for two years, as well. My favorite things include my two dogs and my niece and nephew. What I enjoy most about my job is meeting new families and seeing the excitement and growth in the children each and every day!
  •  Terri

    Terri

    Director
    My name is Terri, and I'm excited to be an Assistant Director here at the Goddard School in Cranberry Township. I graduated from Westminster College with a degree in Elementary Education. I have over twenty years experience working with children, and I have taught Preschool and Pre-kindergarten at this school before becoming an assistant director. I enjoy spending time with my family and watching my son play sports.
  •  Alexandra

    Alexandra

    Assistant Teacher
    Lexi has been working with children for five years. When she is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her friends and family. Lexi also enjoys listening to music and spending time outdoors.
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