Being involved with enhancing the lives and education of so many families here at The Goddard School is such an honor and so rewarding. I graduated from the University of Colorado at Boulder with a degree in Communication as well as Elementary Education. I’m a certified Elementary Teacher (K-6) with an Early Childhood Education certificate as well. I’ve spent many years in the classroom teaching as well as in school administration as part of a management team. As the On-Site Owner of The Goddard School located in Downtown Pittsburgh, I am dedicated to providing your children with a quality, loving, hands on, exciting learning environment! I await the opportunity to welcome you and your family to the Goddard family. “The wider the range of possibilities we offer children, the more intense will be their motivations and the richer their experiences.” Loris Malaguzzi

I am thrilled to be the Director at the Downtown Pittsburgh Goddard School! I have been working with The Goddard School since September 2012. Before The Goddard School, I was active in Pittsburgh Public Schools as a substitute teacher and Programming Coordinator of an after school program. I was born and raised in Pittsburgh and graduated from Carlow University in 2009 with a BA in Elementary Education and Special Education. I have known since I was young that I wanted to be a teacher and am so excited to be able to share my love of learning with all of the students at The Goddard School!

Miss Kathryn has her Bachelor's of Science in Applied Developmental Psychology from the University of Pittsburgh. She has over 10 years of experience working with children. Miss Kathryn was inspired to become a teacher through her mother, who is also a teacher. I look forward to having different experiences each day with all of the children at our school and being a part of The Goddard Family as the Assistant Director!

Ms Alyssa received her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education from Carlow University. She has over 6 years of experience working with children. She has been passionate about teaching from the moment she was introduced to child development classes in high school. She believes that children are our future and their learning years impact who they become greatly, and she loves being a part of that!

Miss Ashlee attended the College of Allegheny County. She has over 12 years of experience working with children through babysitting, working in child-care centers and being a camp counselor. Miss Ashlee has always wanted to be a teacher and has goals of becoming a high school teacher.

Miss Braelynn graduated from Duquesne University with a degree in Political Science and a minor in Music. She has over 5 years of experience working with children. Miss Braelynn was inspired to be a teacher by her mother and grandmother. She believes it is important to give kids a strong foundation and a village for them to grow. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching them meet different milestones.

Miss Brittani is certified in Early Childhood Education with her degree from Point Park University. She has over 4 years of experience working with children. She loves teaching children and has always been passionate about teaching. She became inspired to teach from many of her own teachers throughout school!

Ms. Lakiesha has her high school diploma from Perry Traditional Academy. She 5 years of experience working with children in daycares and school settings. Ms. Lakiesha was inspired to be a teacher to make a difference in young lives. Her favorite thing about working with infants is that it reminds her of home with her four children. Her favorite children's book is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?" by Bill Martin Jr!

Ms. Lori has her Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education and Infant Toddler Care as well as her Master's degree in Early Childhood Education from Ashford University. She has over 13 years of experience working with children. She is inspired to teach by a drive to help struggling students be successful.

Ms. Stephanie is a graduate of Maplewoods Community College and has an Associates Degree in Psychology. She has over 11 years of experience working in childcare. Ms. Stephanie was inspired by her mom, who worked with children, to become a teacher. She loves being a part of all of the milestones that infants achieve during their time in her class.

Miss Allie completed 3 years at a Vocational Tech School for Child Care where she received her certificate in working for Early Childhood Education. She has over 10 years of experience working with children. Miss Allie always told people when she was younger that one day working with children would be her dream job. She was inspired to become a teacher knowing that everyday she is helping to shape the future minds of the next generation. Her favorite children's book is From Head To Toe by Eric Carle!

Ms. Hanna studied English at Payame Noor University in Tehran, Iran. She has over 4 years of experience working with children. She was inspired to become a teacher in order to take care of children and make sure they are happy and safe. She loves that her class is so caring.

Ms Holly received her Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and a minor in Special Education from Point Park University. She has over 10 years of child interaction experience. When she was growing up she was inspired to be a teacher by the dedication of her own childhood teachers.

Ms. Kat has her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from the University of California Santa Cruz. She has over 10 years of experience working with children. She was inspired to be a teacher through her previous teachers as well as her desire to learn about new topics such as music, foreign language, and storytelling. Her favorite children's book is Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter.

Ms. Keeleigh attended the Duquesne University of Nursing and has over three years of experience working with children in child care and counseling. Ms. Keeleigh was inspired to become a teacher because her teachers were always her biggest supporter and she wants to be that for children in her care as well. Ms. Keeleigh’s favorite children’s books are Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak and Guess How Much I Love You by Sam McBratney.

Miss Shelby has over 5 years of experience working with children and is continuously taking educational classes for professional development . She loves children and has always been passionate about teaching. She believes the children in her classroom make teaching extra special because they are always ready to explore and try something new!

Miss Tammy has over 17 years of experience working with children and is always taking educational classes for professional development. She loves teaching children and believes they are full of life and energy and most of all are so much fun! She finds it so important to make a bond with each child and really get to know them!

Miss Carmen has her GED and CDA Nursing Degrees from Connelley Adult College Tech. She has over twenty years of experience working with children. Miss Carmen was inspired to work with children from her third grade teacher who was nice to her. Her favorite thing about working with children ranges from playing peek a boo with infants to playing softball with toddlers and relay races with the big kids in the gym. Miss Carmen's favorite childhood book is Charlotte's Web by E.B. White, illustrated by Garth Williams.

Miss Emily is currently working on an associates in Early Childhood Education from Post University. She has 10 years of experience working with children. Miss Emily was inspired to be a teacher from watching her nephews learn and grow. Her favorite thing about working with children is watching how they pick up on things so fast and the curiosity they have. Miss Emily's favorite children's book is The Lorax by Dr. Seuss!

My name is Ms. Savannah and I am 23 years old and have ben assisting at daycare centers for 2 years and have many years of experience helping with my nieces and nephews. I was inspired to be a teacher because it comes naturally to me and I love helping others. I am a mom to two boys and I feel like I am a role model to them. My favorite children's book series is Junie B. Jones!

Ms. Mary has a diploma in child care and a certificate in Child Development from CCAC. She is currently studying at Carlow University to obtain her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. She has over 7 years of experience working with children in child care and babysitting. Ms. Mary was inspired to be a teacher by her siblings and her own childhood! Ms. Mary’s favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Ms. Marie has her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Carlow University. She was inspired to become a teacher from her Elementary School teachers and to help people in whatever way possible. Ms. Marie’s favorite book is The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss.