Our Goddard School Teachers

Miss Monica joined our Goddard team in 2022. She has her Bachelor’s Degree in Child Development that she received from California State University Dominguez Hill. It is also where she worked on campus for 2 years in a toddler classroom as an assistant teacher. She moved to Pennsylvania in 2022 and began her journey at The Goddard School as a Lead Teacher, where her leadership and dedication quickly led her to serve as Interim Director before stepping into the permanent Director role in the Fall 2025. Miss Monica strongly believes that children learn best with hands-on activities in a safe and caring environment. Her favorite children’s book is, Everyone Poops.

Miss Shawna joined Goddard in November of 2025. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Child Development from Michigan State University, a PA Department of Education Newborn-Kindergarten Teaching Certificate, and has over 25 years of experience as an educator, administrator and a Registered Behavior Technician. Miss Shawna is a firm believer that children are capable and competent learners and that when you treat children with compassion and respect you build a foundation for future relationships and a positive viewpoint for education. She enjoys working with children because they have an open view of the world and are excited to learn about everything. Miss Shawna's favorite children's book is Love You Forever.

Miss Emily joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2025. She previously worked in the childcare setting for 4 years. Miss Emily plans to work towards her bachelor's in early childhood education. She encourages a fun and safe environment for children to thrive and grow. Miss Emily believes in creating a space where curiosity is encouraged, creativity is celebrated, and each child feels valued. Her favorite children’s book is, Pinkalicious.

Ms. Angeleen joined the Goddard family in November of 2022 and has shared her joy in working with young children ever since. She holds a Child Development Associate for infants and toddlers which she uses daily as a co-lead in our Honey Bees program. Ms. Angeleen has always loved working with children and enjoys spending time with them as they explore and learn. Ms. Angeleen's favorite children's book is Llama Llama Red Pajama.

Miss Trinity joined our Goddard team in the Fall of 2025. She has her Associates Degree in Liberal Arts and is currently pursing her Bachelor's Degree in Psychology at Rowan University. Miss Trinity is originally from Mount Laurel, NJ and recently moved to the area with her Fiancé. She enjoys supporting young children develop useful skills, and explore the world around them. When Miss Trinity isn't at school, she enjoys reading and gardening.

Miss Danielle joined our Goddard team in the Fall of 2025. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Science Education, and is currently pursuing her Master's Degree in Elementary Education through Kutztown University. Miss Danielle primarily has previous experience with older toddlers. She loves watching the children grow into their own personalities, and seeing them reach milestones. When Miss Danielle is not at school, she enjoys hiking and spending time with her boyfriend and cat.

Miss Macy joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2025. Miss Macy recently received her bachelor's degree from UNH and is continuing her education at St. Joseph’s University in the fall for her masters in Applied Behavioral Analysis! She had come to Goddard to gain more experience amongst a wider range of students. Miss Macy believes in showing children patience and compassion. Her favorite children's book is Pinkalicious.

Miss Rinky became a part of the Goddard team in the spring of 2022. Before joining us, she worked at a Montessori school. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Delhi, India, as well as a diploma in International Tourism. Miss Rinky firmly believes that children learn best through observation, listening, exploration, experimentation, and curiosity. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, cooking a variety of dishes, and spending quality time with her family. Her favorite childhood book is It’s Not Easy Being a Bunny.

Miss Keira joined our Goddard team in January of 2025. She has taken care of children her whole life, whether it was family or some of her friends children. Miss Keira grew up taking care of her little brother and her little cousins. She has worked with kids of various ages. Miss Keira also used to coach younger children on how to ice skate and that’s when her love for teaching started. She loves to see kids happy and expressing all of the emotions they are feeling. Miss Keira's favorite childhood book is Charlotte's Web.

Mr Jeremy joined our Goddard team in the Fall of 2025. Inspired by his parents and educators, he developed a passion for lifelong learning and went on to earn degrees in music. Mr Jeremy's close bond with his niece and nephew sparked a desire to support the growth and well-being of young learners. Mr Jeremy intends to foster a playful, creative learning environment filled with curiosity and discovery. When Mr Jeremy isn't at school, he enjoys arts, puzzles, games, and spending time outdoors.

A member of the Goddard family since January of 2019, Miss Jackie is the lead teacher in the Kind Kangaroos classroom. She has 15 years of experience in childcare and has completed her CDA. She has worked with all age groups. Miss Jackie believes that children learn best in supportive environments and that education should also be fun. Her goals are to ensure that every child receives the individual attention they deserve. Her favorite children's book is, Love You Forever.

Mr. Daniel joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2021. Mr. Daniel believes the best learning is one where the children are encouraged to try things out and not be afraid to make mistakes. Having watched a lot of children move up through the school into the oldest classrooms is one of his favorite parts of the job. Knowing that he helped them learn and have fun along the way is one of the most rewarding parts of his job. One of his fondest memories is teaching a group of students how to play Chess. His favorite children's book is Dragon Rider.

Miss Cathryn joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2025. She has worked in childcare for over a year and a half, and is currently furthering her education in the field. Miss Cathryn holds an associate degree and is actively pursuing her bachelor's degree in education. She enjoys helping children discover their abilities and celebrates each milestone they reach. Miss Cathryn's goal is to support early learning through positive relationships and meaningful experiences. She believes in creating a nurturing environment where children feel safe, heard, and inspired to grow.

Miss Sam joined our Goddard team in the Fall of 2025. She brings a wide range of experience working with children, including private nannying as well as working in childcare centers. Miss Sam is passionate about nurturing young minds and helping each child discover their unique strengths through play, exploration, and hands-on learning. At school, she contributes to creating a safe and caring environment where each child is excited to learn. When Miss Sam is not at school, she enjoys shopping and spending time with family and friends.

Miss Karen joined our Goddard team in Fall of 2025. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from West Chester University as well as additional Early Childhood Education credits from Rasmussen University. She has over three decades of experience as an Early Childhood educator. She has primarily spent her time as a Kindergarten Enrichment and Pre-K teacher but has spent time with all ages. She loves this age group and thinks of it as the “Age of Discovery,” where children are learning to be independent but still enjoy hugs! She believes it is important to cultivate a love of learning by providing a variety of learning opportunities tailored to each child’s individual interests. She loves to share her love of reading and nature with the kids. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and pets, reading , bird watching and forest bathing.

A member of our Goddard family since 2017. Miss Allison began working at Goddard as a lead teacher and is now a flex teacher. She earned her Bachelor's Degree in Education from York College of Pennsylvania in 2017 and is currently working on her Master's Degree. She is a 1st grade teacher at Franklin Elementary in the Pottstown School District. Miss Allison loves being with kids and watching their growth through the school year. Her favorite subject to teach is ELA. Miss Allison has 2 cats and loves to travel, so far visiting 6 different countries. In her spare time Miss Allison enjoys reading spending time with her family and friends, and listening to music. Some of her favorite things include going to the beach, iced coffee, tacos, and sunflowers. She loves being apart of the Goddard family as it has brought her lifetime friendships. Her favorite childhood book is Dragons Love Tacos.

A member of our Goddard family since 2025, Miss Ang is a part of our flex staff. She attended Berk's career and technology center for a dual enrollment program for early childhood education for 2 years. While in the program she worked with toddlers and infants in a daycare setting. Miss Ang is currently a full-time Student at Kutztown University, majoring in early childhood education. She hopes to have her own daycare in the future. Her favorite childhood book is Love You Forever by Robert Munsch.

Miss Dawn joined our Goddard team in 2019. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in education from Temple University in 2003 and has been working in the childcare industry for over 20 years. Miss Dawn is part of the Flex staff and gets to work in all the classrooms with all of the children. She loves seeing all of their smiling faces everyday. Her favorite children’s book is, The Very Hungry Caterpillar.

Miss Angela joined Goddard in the Fall of 2025. She has been working with children for over 30 years and says that it is her true passion. Miss Angela has worked with all ages from infants up to high school and is currently employed at Boyertown Middle School West as an autistic support paraprofessional. She loves her students at the middle school but is excited to work with our younger children in the afternoons. Miss Angela loves to see the world through the eyes of the children because it reminds her to slow down and enjoy the little things in life because those are the moments that become the most important. Miss Angela's favorite children's book is Goodnight Moon.

Miss Emma joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2024. She previously worked in childcare for one year with three year old's. Miss Emma currently attends Reading Area Community College majoring in Early Childhood Education. She plans on transferring to Kutztown in order get a bachelors degree in teaching. She has come to Goddard in order to gain in classroom experience and explore working with different age groups. Miss Emma loves being in all the classrooms. She believes that children learn best when exploring their interest, and feel loved, safe and welcomed in their environment. Her favorite childhood book is Chrysanthemum.

Mr. Jason joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2021. Mr. Jason attends Kutztown University and majors in history with plans to one day become a history teacher. He has worked with ages 2-8 and loves learning about their interests. He believes that reading to his students is key and loves the interactions reading time brings out. His favorite children’s book is, Pete the Cat.

Miss Sydney has been a member of our Goddard team since 2025. She brings a joyful energy and love of learning to the classroom every day. Sydney is the proud mom of a lively 2-year-old daughter, which gives her a special connection with the little ones she teaches.  She loves art and enjoys sharing fun, hands-on projects with her students. When she’s not in the classroom, you can often find her hiking in nature or diving into something new to learn. Her favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.

Miss Divya joined the Goddard faculty in the fall of 2025. She holds a Bachelors degree in Engineering and a Masters degree in Business Administration. Miss Divya loves working with children because they are so active and eager to learn, explore new things and are very innovative. She loves that she learns a lot from the children as well! Miss Divya's favorite childhood books are Brown Bear and The Hungry Caterpillar.

Miss Erika joined our Goddard team in the Summer of 2025. She is currently pursuing her degree in Early Childhood Education. Miss Erika's experience working with children is deeply personal and meaningful, as she is the parent of a child on the autism spectrum. She loves nurturing children's natural curiosity, and supporting their growth through exploration and play. When Miss Erika is not at school, she enjoys hiking, camping, and is an avid fan of Philadelphia sports.

Miss Taydem joined Goddard in the Fall of 2025 and has become an important support person throughout the program. She enjoys working with children because she loves seeing them light up when they make a connection and how happy it makes them. Miss Taydem is planning to attend Montgomery County Community College and study nursing. Her favorite children's books are How the Grinch Stole Christmas and Oh, The Places You'll Go!

Miss Em joined our Goddard team in the fall of 2025. She is currently pursuing a Liberal Arts degree at Montgomery County Community College and is passionate about using creativity to inspire and connect with young learners. With a long-time dream of working in voice-over acting, Miss Em brings a love for storytelling, expression, and imagination into the classroom. In her free time, Miss Em enjoys drawing digital art, working on voice-over projects, spending time with friends, and playing tennis. Miss Em hopes to bring creativity, compassion, and positivity to every classroom that she is a part of.

A member of our Goddard family since 2024, Miss Kat is part of our flex staff. Miss Kat has previously volunteered in local elementary school for 2 years before coming to Goddard. She came to Goddard to learn more about childcare and how to create bonds with students. Kat is currently enrolled in Cheyney University where she is majoring in Education. She believes that every child has the ability to learn with the right guidance. Her favorite children's book is Knuffle Bunny.

Miss Morgan joined Goddard in late 2025. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Communication Sciences & Disorders and is currently in graduate school for Speech-Language Pathology at West Chester University. Miss Morgan has experience working as a summer camp counselor and a before/after school teacher in the West Chester School District Elementary Schools. She loves watching children explore and learn new skills and loves seeing their communication methods develop. She also enjoys helping children learn to navigate and participate in the world around them. Miss Morgan's favorite book is Pinkalicious.