Our Teachers

Ms. Kate is the proud co-owner of the Goddard School. She have been with The Goddard School since the days the door opened in 1998! She attended DeSales University for dance and following school, wrote a dance curriculum for all the Goddard schools in 2007. Ms. Kate is also the proud owner of Rock ‘n’ Tot Creative Dance Play which is one of the enrichment's your children will partake in daily at our school. With us being a family oriented business, we take great pride in assuring your children feel safe, secure and confident when they enter our "home away from home" feel each day. She maintains a current CPR/First Aide certificate. I look forward to getting to know you all. Welcome to our School!

Ms. Allie is happy to be co-owner of the Goddard School Montgomeryville! Ms. Allie has been with the school since it opened and was our Kindergarten teacher from 2011 through 2014. Ms. Allie graduated from East Stroudsburg University with a degree in Elementary Education and maintains her Pennsylvania teaching certificate. She also attended Gwynedd Mercy for her Masters Degree in Counseling and also holds a Director's Credential. She maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Her goal is to maintain a positive, nurturing environment where all students and families feel welcome!

Ellen is the proud Owner of The Goddard School of Montgomeryville which opened in February of 1998. She attributes much of her success to the outstanding commitment and love for children of her talented staff. Ellen Co-Owns the school with her husband Stan. Her two daughters Kate and Allie, have joined her in working at the school which makes it somewhat of a "family affair"!

Ms. Colleen is the Director of our school. Ms. Colleen has been the director since June 2007. She previously was a teacher in the school since 2005. Ms. Colleen graduated from Radford University with a degree in Human Development. She has a Private Academic Certificate and her Directors Credential. Ms. Colleen maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. She is an excellent resource for all of our teachers and families alike here at the Goddard School! She cannot wait to get to know your families!

Ms. Susan is the Operations Manager of our School. Susan has been with our school since September 1998 working first as a teacher until she moved into administration. She is excited to meet you and your family! Ms. Susan loves all of your children as if they were her own!

Ms. Amy Hansen is our Infant Room Lead Teacher! Ms. Amy comes to us with a degree in Psychology and many years experience working with young children. She also has two sons of her own at home. We are thrilled and excited to have Ms. Amy loving and caring for your most precious babies!

Ms. Alexis Goodwin joined our Infant Room staff May 2022! Ms. Alexis has many year experience working with young children and has a daughter of her own! She is also expecting a baby boy in December! The infants love the snuggles and fun activities Ms. Lexi brings in the classroom everyday!

Ms. Victoria joined our staff November 2019. She started as a floater and now is the Assistant Teacher in our Infant Classroom! Ms. Victoria has some credits towards Early Childhood Education and Psychology. Ms. Victoria absolutely adores your babies and gives them extra love and care throughout the day!

Ms. Veronica is from Ecuador and is an Ecuadorian Lawyer. She joined our Goddard family December 2022. She moved to Italy in 2006 where she lived for 13 years before coming to the United States in 2019. She is married and has 3 beautiful girls of her own. Mercy, Helo and Megan who attends our Goddard School. Veronica absolutely loves to come to work to nurture the babies. She feels rewarded each and every day when she leaves our school as she knows she gave many snuggles, tender love and care to the Infants at Goddard! In her spare times, she loves to travel and spend time with her family. On the side, she enjoys to organize parties with her custom decorations and she recently has started a small business.

Ms. Malika is the Lead Teacher in our Pre-Toddler Classroom. Ms. Malika has been with our school since January 1999. Ms Malika maintains her Child Development Associate's Degree and a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Ms. Malika does a wonderful job transitioning your babies from a baby to a toddler with patience, excitement and much knowledge.

Ms. Alaina is the Assistant Teacher in the Pretoddler Classroom. She joined our school March 2016. Ms. Alaina is pursuing a degree in Social Work from Montgomery County Community College. Ms. Alaina loves your Pre-Toddlers with her whole heart and cherishes the many milestones they make under her care!

Ms. Gemma is the Assistant Teacher in the Pre-Toddler Classroom! Ms. Gemma joined our team March 2019. Ms. Gemma has a lot of experience working with young children and has a daughter of her own. She is very excited to love and nurture each and every one of your Pre-Toddlers!

Ms. Danielle is the Assistant Teacher in our Toddler Classroom. Ms. Danielle recently received her Child Development Associates Degree. Ms. Danielle has been with our school since September 2008. Ms. Danielle maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Ms. Danielle is always there to offer a hug and extra love to her toddlers!

Ms. Concha is the Lead Teacher in our Get Set Classroom. Ms. Concha recently received her Child Development Associates Degree. Ms. Concha has been with us since June 2007. Ms. Concha maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Ms. Concha creates a fun classroom for her busy older toddlers where they can make self discoveries, improve their language skills and master the potty!

Ms. Michelle is the Lead Teacher in the Preschool classroom. Ms. Michelle joined our school in December 2014. She has her degree in Early Childhood Education from Bloomsburg University. Ms. Michelle also has a current Teacher Certificate and is CPR/First Aid Certified. Ms. Michelle's Preschool classroom is a place of growth and discovery for all of your children!

Zoe Malamed joined our school June 2021. She is currently enrolled in school and majoring in Psychology. She loves what Goddard represents as a school making everyone feel loved and welcome. She believes all children should be heard, accepted and loved. Her patience and positive attitude make her an absolute perfect teacher for our older toddlers! During her spare time, Zoe loves going to the city and trying new sushi restaurants. She also has a show fetish and collect sneakers!

Ms. Helen is the Assistant Teacher in our Prek I Classroom. Ms. Helen recently received her Child Development Certificate. Ms. Helen has been with our school since September 2000. Ms. Helen maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Ms. Helen truly gets to know your children and makes them feel like one of her own!

Ms. Sheri is the Lead Teacher in our Pre-K I Classroom. Ms. Sheri has a degree in Elementary Education from Millersville University and has her Private Academic Certificate. Ms. Sheri has been with our school since September 2008. She also maintains a current CPR/First Aid Certificate. Ms. Sheri builds confidence in her young learners and teaches them a world of knowledge while they are under her care.

Ms Jen is the Assistant Teacher in the Prek I classroom since January 2014. Ms. Jen has her Masters Degree in Education with a concentration in Elementary Education from Cabrini College and has a Teaching certification from Gwynedd Mercy University. She is currently certified in CPR and First Aid. Ms. Jen loves to see your children grow and develop and helps them along in the most loving way possible!

Ms Susan Capitano is the Lead Teacher in the Prek Plus classroom. Ms. Susan worked at our school for 15 years and stayed home with her two daughters for the past 5 years. She is excited to be back and working at our school. Ms. Susan has her Bachelors in Education from West Chester University. PreK Plus is a classroom where children become fully prepared for Kindergarten! Ms. Susan hopes to build confident learners and a love of learning within all of them.

Ms. Viju Madne joined our Goddard Staff September 2022! Ms. Viju is a lovely lady that all the children have become attached to. Her smile and gentle spirit have brightened up the Prek1 classroom with Ms. Seri and Ms. Jen. She has received her Bachelor of Commerce in early childhood care and education. She was a drama teacher in Helen O’ Grady International and loves to narrate stories while trying to re-enact them. She believes drama helps children with their social skills. She loves to do arts and crafts and love to travel as well. She is excited join our team while providing a healthy and safe environment to the child!

Ms. Jovanna Peters joined us this year as our Kindergarten Teacher! Ms. Jo graduated from Kutztown University with a BS in Early Childhood Education. She has experience working in the school district and also worked in a Montessori Camp. We are thrilled to welcome her to our Goddard Team. She is looking forward to meeting all of the families here at Goddard!

Ms. Mia Nyce joined our school in November 2021! Ms. Mia is a parttime assistant teacher in our Infant room. Ms. Mia loves snuggling the babies on a daily basis and raised two children of her own. Ms. Mia is excited to welcome all new families to our infant room!

Ms. Taylor Leber joined our school in April 2023! Ms. Taylor is one the Assistant Teachers in our Get Set Classroom. Ms. Taylor is currently attending Montgomery County Community College and is pursuing a degree in Education. Ms. Taylor loves working with our Get Set children on a daily basis!

Ms. Tanya joined out school in Fall of 2024! Ms. Tanya is an Assistant Teacher in the Toddler classroom! Ms. Tanya has some credit towards Early Childhood Education from Bucks County Community College! Ms. Tanya has a real love for young children and is looking forward to a fun year with her 1 year olds!