Our Goddard School Teachers

Miss Lisa is the proud on-site owner of The Goddard School of Jamison. She and her husband, Rick, have personally experienced the benefits of early childhood education with their own daughter, Katelyn, and are truly excited to be a part of bringing such experiences to others. Miss Lisa has an undergraduate degree in Public Accounting and an M.B.A. in Financial Management from Pace University. She started her career at Coopers & Lybrand, then worked at Goldman Sachs for 14 years managing global operations and regulatory teams. She enjoyed her time as a stay at home mom volunteering in the classroom at her daughter’s elementary school, co-chairing the Scholastic Book Fair committee and keeping score for her softball team. She is thrilled to be part of the Goddard family and to provide children with a quality, fun learning experience.

Miss Kelly joined the staff of The Goddard School of Jamison in 2000. She earned her B.A. in Education, holds a Pennsylvania Private Academic Teaching Certificate, and has earned a Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors credential. With more than 25 years at The Goddard School of Jamison, Miss Kelly loves being part of the lives of so many children and families. One of her favorite things about working in early childhood education is watching children grow through the years and seeing their curiosity, confidence, and independence develop. Outside of school, Miss Kelly loves spending time with her sons, Aiden and Chase. She enjoys cheering on her favorite Philadelphia teams at Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles games, spending time at the beach, and relaxing with a good book.

Miss Amber was a beloved Toddler Teacher for eight years before taking a leave of absence to spend time at home with her three young children. She returned to The Goddard School of Jamison in August 2017, and we are thrilled that she is now serving as one of our Assistant Directors! Miss Amber has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and brings many years of experience, dedication, and knowledge of early childhood education to her leadership role. She loves supporting our children, families, and teachers and is always willing to jump in wherever she is needed. Outside of school, Miss Amber enjoys spending time at the beach with her family, playing baseball, and being outdoors.

Miss Isabella "Bella" joined our Goddard family in October of 2024. Miss Bella is currently working on obtaining her CDA. She loves watching children grow and learn new things. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

Miss Brittany joined The Goddard School of Jamison in October 2016. She received a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Bucks County Community College. She loves working with toddlers and seeing the sense of accomplishment they get when they learn a new lesson. In her spare time, Miss Brittany likes to read, draw and spend time with her friends and family.

Miss Katie joined our Goddard family in April of 2021. She has an Associate Degree in Marketing and Management, and a Child Development Associate (CDA). Miss Katie loves watching children become their own person with their own personalities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends outdoors.

Miss Rebecca joined our Goddard family in March of 2020. She has a Bachelor in Elementary Education PreK-4 from Kutztown University. Miss Rebecca has worked in the Early Childhood field for 7 years prior to joining our school. She loves seeing the children's excitement when they learn a new skill. In her free time, Miss Rebecca enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact about Miss Rebecca is that she spent 3 months in Alaska working at a school in a small village.

Miss Taylor re-joined our Goddard family in July of 2025. She had previously worked at our school for 2 1/2 years and has over 7 years' experience working with children. She believes that teaching children is rewarding because of watching them change, grow, and achieve their goals throughout their development. In her free time, Taylor enjoys reading books, and spending time with family and friends.

Miss Dianne joined The Goddard School of Jamison in December 2010 and is the lead teacher in the Preschool classroom. She completed a four year program in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education at Temple University. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Dianne’s favorite times of the year are Spring and Summer when she can cheer for the Phillies and head to the beach!

Miss Leigh Anne joined the Goddard School of Jamison in 2010 and is the lead teacher in our PreK2 classroom. She has a B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Kutztown University with PA certifications. Miss Leigh Anne has been teaching for over 20 years and says that she “loves the new and exciting experiences that come with teaching.” In her free time, Miss Leigh Anne enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

Miss Andrea joined our Goddard team in October 2012. She has a B.A. in Mathematics and Arts and Crafts Education from The University of Presov, Slovakia. Miss Andrea previously taught Math and Art in grades 5-9 (in Slovakia). She volunteered as a Slovak language teacher for a non-profit organization, Comenium, in Ambler, PA. She also volunteered as a library assistant in Council Rock School District. Miss Andrea believes that “every child has the potential for success”. She loves to watch their imagination take off when they draw and paint. In her free time, Miss Andrea enjoys photography, painting, reading. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.

Miss Crystal re-joined our Goddard family in July of 2024. She was part of our Goddard family from October 2012 until October 2015. She has experience working with children from Infants through Kindergarten and loves being able to work in all of our classrooms. She also has two sons of her own. Crystal feels that children "are like sponges, and they love to learn new things." She loves being a part of their learning process. In her free time, Miss Crystal is an avid reader, loves spending time with her family, and enjoys her summers down the shore.

Miss Hailie joined our Goddard family in October of 2025. She has over 3 years' experience working with children. Miss Hailie loves watching children grow and gain their own personality. She loves watching children learn new skills and become confident with themselves. In her free time, Miss Hailie enjoys reading, baking, and taking care of her animals.

Miss Gianna joined our Goddard family in November of 2024. She has obtained a Child Development Associate (CDA) and will begin taking classes in the fall for a degree in medical imaging. Miss Gianna enjoys watching how children interact with each other as they learn. In her free time, she likes to work out and spend time with her family.

Miss Love joined our Goddard family in December of 2025. She has many years' experience working with children ages 1 through 5 years old. Miss Love enjoys watching the children grow into their own person.

Miss Casey joined our Goddard family in March of 2018. She has a degree in Communications from Brookdale Community College. Miss Casey obtained her Child Development Associate (CDA). She is a therapeutic horseback riding instructor. She has worked as a camp counselor, and an animal educator. Miss Casey loves children's creativity and open mindness. In her free time, Casey enjoys horseback riding, painting and photography.

Miss Claudia joined our Goddard family in July of 2025. She has 10 years' experience working with children. Miss Claudia enjoys watching children grow and learn. She loves seeing the spark in children's eyes when they have accomplished something. Miss Claudia enjoys getting to know the children and their individual personalities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching the Phillies!

Miss Dianne joined our Goddard family in October of 2021. Miss Dianne has obtained a Child Development Associate(CDA). She is married with 3 sons and 6 grandchildren and a dog. Dianne loves how children are so interesting with their different personalities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, exercising, rescuing animals, and playing with her grandchildren.

Miss Margaret, also known as Miss Meg, joined our Goddard family in February of 2024. She has an associate degree from Montgomery County Community College in Early Childhood Education. Miss Meg has 7 years' experience working in childcare prior to joining our school. Miss Meg loves watching children develop their own personalities and interests. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, and other fiber art, fantasy and history.

Miss Patricia "Trish" joined our Goddard family in September of 2023. She has a B.S in Biology from Penn State University and a Master of Education from Holy Family University. She has experience teaching Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten. Miss Trish loves children's curiosity and wonder. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, and being outdoors in nature.

Miss Amanda joined our Goddard family in September of 2024. She is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate (CDA). Miss Amanda loves the energy that children bring with them every day. In her free time, she enjoys working on cars and fishing.

Miss Ella joined our Goddard family in November of 2025. She is pursuing a degree from Bucks County Community College in Early Childhood Education. Ella has experience as a student teacher at a dance studio where she guides her students with patience and enthusiasm and helps them grow in confidence and coordination.

Miss Sherri joined The Goddard School in July 2017. She earned her B.A. in Speech and Hearing from Temple University. She also earned a Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Miss Sherri loves to see the spark in the eyes of the children when they learn something new for the first time. Miss Sherri loves to spend time with her husband, children, and two grandsons and their dog, Bailey.

Miss Mary Anne joined The Goddard School of Jamison in September 2010 and was one of the beloved Lead Teachers in our Kindergarten/TransKindergarten classroom. She retired and now enjoys filling in as a substitute teacher at Goddard. She earned her B.A. in Education from Gwynedd Mercy College and held a PA teaching certificate. She taught Kindergarten for over 20 years and worked in the field of Elementary Education for almost 40 years. She feels that "everyday is different and that children are enthusiastic and excited about everything!" Miss Mary Anne really enjoys reading in her free time!

Miss Kathy joined the Goddard family in January 2020. She holds a BS Degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After a short time teaching, she spent her working years in the field of Human Resources and most recently Office Administrator of a real estate office. She is excited to be a member of the Goddard School team. Miss Kathy loves to spending her time cooking, gardening, doing yoga, and most importantly with her daughter.

Miss Kayla joined our Goddard family in February of 2026. She is currently enrolled in classes at Montgomery County Community College in Pediatric Nursing. Miss Kayla loves bringing joy to a child's day involving fun activities and giving children a reason to look forward to tomorrow. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, camping, cooking, baking, Legos and Philly sports.

Miss Marissa joined our Goddard family in August of 2026. She is the proud mother of one son. Miss Marissa enjoys watching children learn new things and develop their personalities. In her free time, she enjoys DIY crafts, traveling and spending time with her son.

Miss Karen joined our Goddard family in July of 2026. She has one son Luke, and a daughter Haily. Miss Karen has a musical and theatre education background. She loves how children live in the moment and loves seeing their wonder at new things.