Our Goddard School Teachers

Ms. Gretchen opened the Goddard School of Schwenksville in August of 2002. "I wanted to create a nurturing and fun place for children where they can to learn and grow." Ms. Gretchen has a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from C.W. Post College, L.I.U. She believes that it is important to instill a love of learning in all children and to encourage their curiosity and creativity.

Ms. Brittany joined our school in August of 2011. She started out as a Co-Teacher in our Pre-K class eventually being promoted to the administrative team as our Director of Operations. Ms. Brittany is also a Goddard parent as well! She currently holds a Child Development Associate Certification and her National Director's Credential from The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Ms. Brittany is enrolled at Chestnut Hill College. She truly enjoys teaching children and helping them to explore the world around them.

Ms. Jamie joined our Goddard Family in September of 2023 as our Director of Education. She comes to us with over 14 years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She earned her Associates of Applied Science in Early Childhood from Montgomery County Community College, her Bachelors of Science in Education from Eastern University. and her National Director's Credential through The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Ms. Jamie taught toddlers through Pre-K before becoming a director. One of her favorite parts of teaching is watching children grasp a concept, practice it and master it.

Ms. Mary joined the Goddard School in February of 2005. She comes to us with over 35 years of experience in childcare. Ms. Mary earned her degree in Human Services from Montgomery County Community College. She calls our Goddard School her "Happy Place" because she loves working with our youngest children, helping them to explore and discover the world around them.

Ms. Sarah joined our Goddard School in December of 2023. She has a degree in Culinary Arts from Journeyman Chef Culinary Arts in Newtown, PA. She was a stay at home mom while her children were young and provided In-Home childcare to her friends and neighbors. Ms. Sarah prefers working with our younger children. She believes children thrive when they have structure and are given the freedom to explore and have fun. Ms. Sarah is currently working on completing her Child Development Associates Certificate for Infants and Toddlers.

Ms. Amy joined our Goddard School as a Resource Teacher for all ages in August of 2022. She feels working with young children is the most rewarding career there is! Ms. Amy is known by both children and families for her bright and loving personality. She finds it extremely important for all of her students to feel seen, heard and loved.

Ms. Christine joined our Goddard Family in July of 2024. She holds an Infant/Toddler Child Development Associates Certificate. Ms. Christine has worked in the early childhood field for the past 4 years. She believes it is most important for each of her students to feel loved and cared about when they enter her classroom.

Ms. Jen joined our school in May of 2022 with over 20 years of experience teaching Toddlers. She graduated from Immaculata University with a degree in Psychology and a minor in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Jen believes every child is unique and special and it is her job to make learning fun and exciting for them. She believes children learn best through play and stresses kindness in all her lessons.

Ms. Becky joined the Goddard School in February of 2010. She has her Child Development Associates Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Western Center for Technical Studies. Ms. Becky believes that learning should be fun and inviting and a little bit messy.

Ms. Samantha (Sam) joined the Goddard School in July of 2018. Ms. Sam is currently working towards her Infant/Toddler Child Development Associate Certificate. She believes in providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children so they can learn and grow to their full potential. She thinks teaching toddlers is the best because every day there is a new discovery, a new experience and it's fun to get a bit messy!

Ms. Rachele joined our Goddard Family in February of 2022. She has over 10 years of experience in the early childhood field, many of those years at Goddard! Ms. Rachele is pursuing the renewal of her Child Development Associate Certificate. She believes it is very important for a teacher to create a safe and welcoming environment for all of their students so they can be happy and thrive.

Ms. Mathi joined our school in April of 2024. She has her Masters Degree in Software Engineering from PSG College of Technology, Coimbatore, Tami Nadu, India. Her teaching philosophy revolves around holistic and individualized attention. "I view each child as a whole person, considering their cognitive, physical, emotional and social well-being. I prioritize creating a warm, inclusive environment where children feel valued and heard." Ms. Mathi is currently working on attaining her Child Development Associates Certificate for Infants/Toddlers.

Ms. Lydia joined the Goddard School in July of 2019. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery County Community College. Ms. Lydia believes that children are creative and curious beings and it is the teacher's job to make learning fun. She enjoys hearing preschoolers tell their stories and explanations on what they are doing and learning.

Ms. Liz joined our Goddard family in the fall of 2025. Ms. Liz comes to us with over 10 years in the early childhood field. Her experience spans from classroom teacher all the way to assistant director. Ms. Liz's passion for the early childhood field motivates her to have a goal to make an impact on the lives of the children and families she serves.

Ms. Kylie joined the Goddard School in February of 2018. She attended Elizabethtown College and Drexel University where she majored in Elementary and Special Education. Ms. Kylie believes all children are capable of learning and it is up to the teacher to meet the needs of the children in their class. She encourages her students to be creative and imaginative and loves hearing all their different solutions and ideas for their many different class projects.

Ms. Jennifer joined our school in July of 2023. She attended Millersville University studying Early Childhood Education and Social Work. Ms. Jennifer is currently pursuing her Preschool Child Development Associate Certificate. She also serves an administrative role as our Curriculum Coordinator for our Wonder of Learning curriculum. She believes all children deserve a safe and nurturing environment in which to learn and grow. Ms. Jen loves working with our Pre-K children, helping them grasp a new skill and celebrating with them when they achieve their goal.

Ms. Cedricka joined our Goddard family in August 2024. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood from the University of Cincinnati. Ms. Cedricka is also a Goddard parent! She finds joy in watching children grow and develop during their time in her classroom and enjoys encouraging them along the way.

Ms. Cindy joined the Goddard School in December of 2006. She has her Child Development Associate Certificate in Early Childhood. Ms. Cindy provides a safe and structured environment in her class where children can learn, grow and have fun. Ms. Cindy believes it is important to provide a solid foundation for her students to help them reach their full potential.

Ms. Imani joined our Goddard family in May of 2022. Ms. Imani has her Associates Degree in Secondary Education from Montgomery County Community College. She is currently attending Temple University majoring in Elementary Education. Ms. Imani loves to do activities that help her students think outside of the box.

Ms. Jess joined our Goddard School in May of 2022. She has her degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education from Temple and Gwynedd Mercy University. Ms. Jess works for the Bucks County Intermediate Unit when she is not helping us out in the afternoons and summer. She believes every student is unique and different, and it is important to understand each student and how they learn best.

Ms Hannah joined our Goddard School in September of 2022. She works part-time, primarily with our younger and older Toddlers, while she attends Gwynedd Mercy University. Ms. Hannah has her Associate's Degree from Montgomery County Community College in Birth Through the Early Years. She believes it is important to teach children to be kind to one another and that it is her job as a teacher to make learning fun.

Ms. Olivia join our Goddard School in January 2024. She believes it is important to encourage children to try their best at new things, it's okay to fail sometimes and that the more you practice the better you will become. Ms. Olivia is currently completing Child Development Associate Certificate for Infant/Toddler.

Ms. Autumn joined our team in September of 2025. She is a part time resource teacher who assists our classrooms, primarily on the older side. She graduated in May with a Historical Studies degree, with a concentration in Education from Stockton College. Ms. Autumn values collaboration and communication with students and hopes to foster a love of learning with our littlest learners.

Ms. Rachel joined our Goddard family in the Fall of 2025. She comes to us with previous experience working in a childcare setting as well as nannying. She is currently a student at West Chester University studying Elementary Education. Rachel enjoys working with our littlest learners and helping them meet their developmental milestones!