Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

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. 

  •  Aileen

    Aileen

    Owner
    My name is Aileen Connolly. I reside in Doylestown with my husband, Brian, and my daughter, Grace. I graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a degree in Finance and worked in the Banking field for over twenty years. My daughter attended The Goddard School in Jamison for four years. I was so pleased with the school and the program that I left my career in banking to buy The Goddard School at The Farm in February 2006. Kara, Cathie, the school's exceptional faculty and I have worked together to develop our program to provide the highest level of excellence in education and care. I am proud to be the owner of the best Goddard School in the country.
  •  Marin

    Marin

    Educational Director
    My name is Marin Flynn and I am the Educational Director here at The Goddard School. I graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Education Degree. I hold a Pennsylvania Professional Certificate and have a wealth of teaching experience, including Early Childhood Education. I most recently taught 6th and 8th Grade Math in the Philadelphia School District. I am excited to start a new career path directing our school and helping your children grow and learn and develop a love of learning!
  •  Cathie

    Cathie

    Assistant Director
    Hello! My name Cathie Forbes and I have been with The Goddard School since Feb. 2013. I started off my journey in the Infant room as an assistant, then on to PreTods. I became the lead teacher in the Toddler class in 2015. While being the toddler teacher, I earned my CDA credential. In 2018, I became the Assistant Director. I took a chance in 2013 applying to The Goddard School and found my passion! It is rewarding for me to come to work every single day because of your children and my coworkers!
  •  Holly

    Holly

    Infants
    My name is Holly Snyder and I am the Lead Teacher in the Infant Room. I graduated on the Dean's List from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. I have been married to my husband, Leonard, for 33 years and we have five children. Kelyn, Joshua, Katie, Christian and Jared. I have been working with children for 13 years. My hobbies include Photography, Art and Sewing Quilts. I love animals and children. Teaching and taking care of children is an honor!
  •  Amy

    Amy

    Pre-Toddler Teacher
    Hi, my name is Amy Foresman. I have been the Lead Teacher in the Pre-Toddler room since August of 2007. My experience here at The Goddard School has been wonderful. I live in Ottsville with my husband, Mark and our three children, Dylan, Noelle and Cassie. In our free time we love going to the Pocono Mountains and the beach, and I love to cook!
  •  Kathryn

    Kathryn

    Toddler Teacher
    Hi, my name is Kathryn Warner. I am the Head Teacher in the Toddler Classroom. I have been with The Goddard School since October, 2009. Before Goddard, I worked at Home Depot for 10 years as a Kitchen Design/Installer. I have three children; Lexi, Julia and Shayne. I love being a mom and knew this was my calling when I started here. I just love children! In my free time I love to run and workout.
  •  Caroline

    Caroline

    Get Set Teacher
    Hi, my name is Caroline and I am the Lead Teacher in Get Set! I was the Assistant Teacher in the Toddler classroom for four years, and this age group is so much fun. I love that I get the opportunity to help children blossom and grow into the best versions of themselves. I am currently working on my Associates degree at Bucks County Community College, and I hope to go on to get my Bachelors degree in Education! I live in Doylestown with my husband Trevor and our two sons, Cayden and Jayce, who both attend Goddard. They absolutely love it, and so do I! I am so glad that I found the Goddard School!
  •  Samantha

    Samantha

    Preschool Teacher
    Hi! My name is Samantha Ronald and I am the Preschool teacher here at the Goddard School. I graduated from Towson University in May of 2022 with a bachelors in Kinesiology and I am currently in the process of getting my Masters degree in early childhood education from Western Governors University. I have experience working as an assistant teacher in Toddler, Getset, and Preschool rooms. I love working with children because every child is different and unique and I strive to make a difference for each one. In my freetime I like to workout and coach. I was a pole vaulter on the track and field team at my university so, sports always have been and always will be a huge part of my life and impact the way I want to run my classrooms.
  •  Michele

    Michele

    Lead Teacher- Pre-K
    Hi, my name is Micki Loughran. I've worked with children in many different settings since I was old enough to babysit! I graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in Audiology and Speech Sciences, then went on to get my post-bachelorette in Early Education from Framingham State University in Massachusetts. I left my job with Central Bucks School District as an Educational Assistant for Special Education to come to Goddard. I have two college-aged children and one in high school with my husband of 27 years.
  •  Melanie

    Melanie

    Kindergarten
    Hi! My name is Melanie Karle and I am the Kindergarten Teacher here at Goddard School. I graduated from Temple University in May 2019 with my Bachelor of Science in Education and Psychology. I have experience working as a Pre-K Lead Teacher as well as an Assistant Teacher in Preschool, Pre-K and Kindergarten rooms. I currently babysit for various families and in the past was a nanny. I absolutely love working with children and shaping their young and hearts! in my free time I enjoy spending time with my family and friends, watching/playing sports, shopping and traveling!
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