Our Goddard School Teachers

Kevin Boccella is very honored to lead, guide and support The Goddard School of Doylestown - Bailiwick. He comes to school each day excited to watch the Goddard families learn & grow. With a deep passion for early childhood education, he is committed to providing a nurturing and safe environment where children can grow and thrive. Kevin dedicated 19 years to teaching, and that experience inspired him to take the next step and become the owner of a Goddard School. Kevin and his wife, Kristi, have been blessed with four children - two are proud Goddard graduates. They understand the importance of quality childcare. Their goal is to continue the wonderful traditions of this school while introducing fresh ideas, updated learning spaces, and enriching experiences that support each child’s development. They are excited to partner with the dedicated teachers and staff to ensure that the Goddard School of Doylestown remains a place where children love to learn and families feel at home.

Julie Tilley initially joined our Goddard Family as our Pre-K 1 teacher. After gaining some experience in a Goddard classroom, she was promoted and became our Director of Education in July 2022. Julie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education from Elizabethtown College, along with a certification in Pre-K through 4th grade. Julie has worked in early childhood education for 6+ years. She believes every child has a unique approach to learning. When asking Julie what she loves about working at The Goddard School, Julie shared, "I love working with young children because they are always ready to try something new. It is exciting to help mold the minds of our future leaders and I am grateful to be able to watch your children learn and grow each year!”

Ms. Dana brings a deep passion and dedication to early learning. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Neumann University and has 20 years of experience working with young children. She has spent 15 years of those years as a Director in early childhood education, leading programs with a focus on high-quality care, strong family partnerships, and nurturing classroom environments. Throughout her career, she has loved watching young children experience those exciting “aha!” moments—when a new idea clicks, their eyes light up, and their confidence begins to grow. Supporting children as they master new skills and discover their potential is what inspires her every day. Ms. Dana is thrilled to continue sharing her experience, warmth, and love of learning with the families and children in our Goddard community.

Ms. Precious joined our Goddard family in February 2025. Before joining us, she was a nanny and au pair for 6 years. Ms. Precious believes early childhood development is important because it helps children with their social, emotional, and overall development. When asked why she enjoyed working with children she says, "I love being a part of the positive impact in young lives. Seeing them grow and develop new skills is very fulfilling."

Ms. Christen holds her bachelor's degree from Philadelphia College. She has experience as a nanny before joining our Goddard family. When asked why she enjoys working with children, Ms. Christen says she enjoys, "coaching and nurturing them in a loving environment to grow, learn, and succeed."

Ms. Tania joined our Goddard family in April 2025.

Ms. Anastasia has been part of our Goddard family since March 2022. Ms. Anastasia has experience working with infants, toddlers, and preschoolers and is a mother of three wonderful girls! When asked what she loves about working in early childhood education, she shared, “I love working with young children and helping to develop their minds."

Ms. Jojo is the Lead Toddler Teacher. She has a CDA and dedicated the last 20 years to teaching children. Miss Jojo believes a school and classroom should provide a safe, caring environment where children can speak their minds, blossom and grow. One of Ms. Jojo's favorite things about working with children is the look of excitement they have when they learn something new.

Ms. Jocelyn joined our Goddard family in 2025. She has had 2 years' experience as a nanny before joining the school. Ms. Jocelyn enjoys working with children because she can learn and grow from them. When asked about her favorite part of working in early childhood education she says she loves, "seeing them light up when learning and understanding something new."

Ms. Cathy has been an important part of our Goddard Team since 2003! She has been our Lead Teacher in our Get-Set Room for over 19 years and loves working with 2-year-olds. Ms. Cathy finds the Get Set room both challenging and rewarding. She has earned her Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education. When asked why she enjoys working with children Ms. Cathy says, "I love teaching them new things and watching their excitement when they learn something new."

Ms. Logan joined our Goddard family in February 2026.

Ms. Caterina joined our Goddard family in March 2025. She has experience as a nanny and has worked as a Preschool Assistant. Ms. Caterina believes it is a privilege to be a part of the lives of children because strong developmental foundations are crucial to their success. When asked why she likes working with children, Ms. Caterina says, "I love watching them grown and viewing the world through their eyes."

Ms. Samantha has been working in childcare for over 3 years. She believes early childhood education is important because it sets children up to be their best selves. She believes children learn so much at a young age and early child education helps teach them independence and social skills. When asked why she enjoys working with children, Ms. Sam states, "What I love about working with children is seeing how proud of themselves they are when learning something new."

Ms. Hailey holds her bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education from Immaculata University. She started with us right after she graduated college and has been with us since September 2022. Before joining us at Goddard, she helped take care of her younger brothers and was a substitute teacher. Ms. Hailey believes children are naturally curious. She enjoys being able to help them explore that curiosity as their teacher. When asked about her role as a teacher Ms. Hailey said, “Young children need a safe and nurturing environment to grow, learn, and play in and I am thrilled to be able to provide that for them.”

Ms. Stephanie holds her Bachelor’s of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Elementary Education at Lycoming College. She also has a Master’s of Science degree in Education from St. Joseph’s University with a concentration in Special Education and Reading. Ms. Stephanie believes it is her job to provide the foundation for her students' future learning and success. She believes early childhood education fosters intellectual curiosity, problem solving skills, language and communicative skills and creativity. When asked about her role in the children's development she said, "By investing in early childhood education, we can provide children with a solid foundation and empower them to reach their full potential in later stages of life." Ms. Stephanie has shared that working with children in early childhood is truly a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It brings her immense joy to witness the growth and development of young minds firsthand.

Ms. Jenn joined our Goddard family in March 2025 and has over 10 years of experience working with young children. When asked why Ms. Jenn enjoys working with children, she says, "I love shaping young minds and helping them learn to their full potential."

Ms. Cara joined our Goddard family in February 2026. She has worked with children for over 2 years. Ms. Cara loves being able to provide new opportunities for children to learn. When asked what she enjoys about early childhood education, she said "I love when kids ask, "why?" They are always open to learning something new!"

Miss Lily joined our Goddard family in December 2024 and has experience working with children ages birth through 6 years old. Ms. Lily believes early education plays a crucial part of in children's development. When asked why she loves working with children, she says, "I love watching and being a part of the growth, emotionally and academically, of children."