Our Teachers

Miss 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." Miss 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 and has since developed on to the administrative team as our Director of Operations. Not only is Ms. Brittany one of our directors, she is also a Goddard parent as well! She currently holds a CDA and her National Director's Credential from The McCormick Center for Early Childhood Leadership. Ms. Brittany is currently enrolled at Chestnut Hill College. She truly enjoys teaching children and helping them to explore the world of education.

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 in 2008 from Montgomery County Community College and her Bachelors of Science in Education from Eastern University in 2011. Ms. Jamie recently earned 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. Lindsay is a Lead Teacher in our Infant classroom. Ms. Lindsay joined our Goddard family in August of 2024. Ms. Lindsay holds a Bachelor's Degree in Theater from The University of Oklahoma. Before joining our Goddard Family, Ms. Lindsay was actually a Goddard parent! Ms. Lindsay was the director of a Children's Ministry Program in Chicago, IL for 8 years. Lindsay's favorite part of working with children is the process of watching them learn and master new skills everyday!

Miss Mary joined the Goddard School in February of 2005. After 10 years as the Lead Teacher for our Infant Class she has decided to work part time and as our full time substitute teacher for our Infant and younger toddler classes. She comes to us with over 25 years of experience in childcare. Miss Mary earned her degree in Human Services from Montgomery County Community College.

Ms Sarah joined our Goddard School in December of 2023. She is the Assistant Teacher in our Toddler class. Ms Sarah is a graduate of North Penn High School and 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 completing CDA courses to recieve her Infant/Toddler CDA.

Ms Imani joined our Goddard family in May of 2022. Ms Imani is one of our building-wide Assistant Teachers but can be found working primarily with our infants and preschool aged students. Ms Imani has her Associates Degree in Secondary Education from Montgomery County Community College. She is currently a student at Temple University majoring in Elementary Education. Ms Imani loves to do activities that help her students think outside of the box.

Ms. Christine is a Lead Teacher in our Toddler classroom. Ms. Christine joined our Goddard Family in July of 2024. Ms. Christine holds an Infant/Toddler CDA. Ms. Christine has worked in the early childhood field for the past 4 years. Ms. Christine finds it 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. She is the Lead Teacher of our Toddler class. 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 CDA in Early Childhood Education from Western Center for Technical Studies. She is the lead teacher in our Twos Class. 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. She is an Assistant Teacher in our Twos Class. Ms Sam graduated from PV High School and is currently working towards her Infant/Toddler CDA. Ms Sam believes in providing a safe and nurturing environment for all children so they can learn and grow to their full potential. She comes to us with over 6 years of experience in the early childhood field.

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 a graduate of CB South and is pursuing the renewal of her CDA. She is the Lead Teacher of our Bridge class. Ms Rachele believes it is very important for a teacher to create a safe and welcoming environment for all of their students to thrive in.

Ms Amy joined our Goddard School as an Assistant Teacher in our Bridge class in August of 2022. Ms. Amy was in the banking industry for many years while raising her 3 beautiful children. Now, she has moved on to what she feels 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 Lydia joined the Goddard School in July of 2019. She is our Lead Teacher in our Preschool classroom. She graduated from Perkiomen Valley High School in June 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.

Ms Acacia joined our Goddard team in January of 2022. She is an Assistant Teacher in our Preschool classroom. She is a graduate of The Agnes Irwin School. She is currently pursuing her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Montgomery County Community College. Ms Acacia loves to sing and to bring music into her classroom and lessons, which her students just love!

Ms Kylie joined the Goddard School in February of 2018. She is the Lead Teacher in our Pre-Kindergarten I classroom as well as our Assistant Director. Ms Kylie attended Elizabethtown College for 3 years before transferring to Drexel University where she is majoring 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.

Ms Jennifer is our assistant Teacher in our Pre-K 1 class. She joined our school in July of 2023. Ms Jennifer is a graduate of Boyertown High School and spent 2 years at Millersville University studying Early Childhood Education and Social Work. Ms. Jennifer is currently pursuing her Preschool CDA credential. Ms. Jennifer also serves an administrative role as our Curriculum Coordinator for our Wonder of Learning curriculum.

Ms Cindy joined the Goddard School in December of 2006. She was the Lead Teacher in our Virtual Learners Class during the pandemic and is currently Lead Teacher in our Pre-K 2 class. She comes to us with over 20 year of experience in the childcare field. Ms Cindy has her CDA in Early Childhood Education. She provides a safe and structured environment in her classes 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. Cedricka is a Lead Teacher in our Pre-K II classroom. Cedricka joined our Goddard family in August 2024. Ms. Cedricka has an Associates Degree in Early Childhood from the University of Cincinnati. Ms. Cedricka has been in the early childhood field for over 13 years, over 8 of those years within the Goddard system. Ms. Cedricka is also a Goddard parent! Cedricka finds joy in watching children grow and develop during their time in her classroom and encouraging them along the way.

Ms Olivia join our Goddard School in January 2024 as an After School teacher for our School Age children. She is a graduate of Souderton Area High School and is attending Montgomery County Community College. She was a summer camp coach (Volleyball) for CUL Sports Academy and enjoys teaching and helping her campers improve their game. Ms Olivia believes it is important to encourage children to try their best at new things, it's okay to fail sometimes and that more you practice the better you will be. Ms. Olivia is currently completing CDA courses to earn her Infant/Toddler CDA.

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 holds an 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 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. Ms Mathi works part-time in our Infant and Toddler classes. 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 completing CDA courses to recieve her Infant/Toddler CDA.

Ms Jess joined our Goddard School in May of 2022. She attended Temple University and Gwynedd Mercy University and has her degree in Elementary Education with a focus on Special Education. Ms Jess has over 7 years experience working in the Early Childhood field. She 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. Xena joined our Goddard family in January of 2025. Ms. Xena is a graduate of PA Virtual Charter School. Ms. Xena began working with children in 2022 as a swim instructor at a swim school. In 2023 she made the transition to a child care setting and has been working in them since. Ms.Xena loves working with children because of their fun and genuine personalities. Each day holds something new, and she genuinely looks forward to it!