Our Goddard School Teachers

John and Amanda are the on-site owners of The Goddard School located in Allen, Texas. The Snowman family consists of four children; Katie a freshman at Texas State, Jack in college and an F-16 Crew Chief in the Air Force Reserves, Samantha and Kimberly who graduated from college and both are on their own. They also have two furry family members – Bailey a chocolate lab and Jackson a a black lab mix rescue dog. John was born in Maine. He graduated from the University of Maine-Orono and obtained his MBA from Amberton University in Garland, Texas. John worked in the logistics industry for over thirty years. He is also a retired USAF Officer. Amanda was born in Ohio. She graduated from John Carroll University in Cleveland and obtained her MBA from Amberton University. Amanda worked at Greyhound Lines as their Manager of Customer Operations for sixteen years. Actually, it was job relocation with Greyhound that brought the Snowman’s from Boston, Massachusetts to Texas nearly twenty five years ago. “Having the best school, with the best teachers, and the best educational program is very rewarding to us as parents, and we are truly grateful to be able to serve the children and families in our community. Getting to see our future generations grow and blossom every day into fine young people is a blessing,” add John and Amanda.

Ms. Paulina is our newly promoted Director of Operations. She has been with Goddard for 7 years now and has a total of 12 years of experience in early childhood education! Paulina has earned her CDA (Child Development Associate) degree through our TWC program. She moved to Dallas from Austin, where she has lived for most of her life. In her down time, Paulina enjoys spending time with her little family! A good weekend consists of lots of snacks, movies and naps with her puppy girl! Teaching young minds is Paulina’s passion. She loves that Goddard gives her the freedom and ability to grow as a teacher, and to discover what she is capable of as an educator. She thoroughly enjoys watching little humans grow and preparing them for their future!

We are excited to welcome Sarah to our school community! Sarah brings more than 12 years of leadership experience in early childhood education and has been working with children since she was 14 years old. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University and is passionate about creating nurturing, engaging environments where children can learn, grow, and thrive. Sarah grew up in the DFW area and now lives in Plano with her husband, their 3-year-old daughter, and 14-month-old son. Much of her free time is spent keeping up with her two little ones and enjoying time with family and friends.

Ms. Kaitlynn serves as our Assistant Director and joined The Goddard School in 2026, bringing more than 10 years of experience working with children. She holds an associate degree in Child Development and is currently pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education. Her natural connection with children inspired her to pursue a career where she could make a positive difference in their lives. She especially enjoys watching children learn new skills, reach milestones, and grow in confidence. Outside of school, Ms. Kaitlynn loves wake surfing!

Ms. Alex is a Co-Lead Teacher in our Infant classroom. She started with us in August of 2020, comes with 6 years of experience in working with children and has her Child Development Associates! With Goddard, she would love to gain as much knowledge and experience as she can to better help her raise her kiddo and future kiddos. Ms. Alex has spent most of her life in Colorado, and moved to Texas in 2015. In her down time she really enjoys playing board games! She also enjoys reading, some video games, painting, going to the zoo, and considers herself a “Hufflepuff.” When asked what she loves most about teaching, she said, “that moment you see that lightbulb turn on….that moment of understanding!” Her favorite part of working at Goddard is getting to know all of the kids and staff. Everyone is just so nice!

Ms. Halie brings two years of experience working with children and a lifelong passion for teaching. Becoming a mother further inspired her to pursue a career helping children learn and grow. She especially enjoys seeing her students learn new things and celebrating their discoveries. A fun fact about Ms. Halie: she is also a hairstylist!

Ms. Claudia joined The Goddard School in 2026 and brings 13 years of experience working with children. She holds an associate degree in Social Work and has training in positive guidance, Conscious Discipline, and behavior management. Drawn to children’s creativity, resilience, and unique ways of seeing the world, Ms. Claudia loves supporting their learning and celebrating those special “aha!” moments. A fun fact about Ms. Claudia: she spent most of her childhood in Hollywood!

Ms. Kelly joined The Goddard School in 2026, bringing 19 years of experience working with children. Seeing a child’s face light up when they learn something new inspires her love of teaching. She especially enjoys helping children discover new things and grow into their future selves. Outside the classroom, Ms. Kelly loves baking, riding ATVs, and camping with her family!

Ms. Alla has been with Goddard since May of 2025 with over 15 years of Early Childhood experience! She loves being a toddler teacher and truly love helping kids grow! She loves being a grandma even more with 3 children of her own! In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family and watching a good movie!

Ms. Alexis is one of our Co-Lead Teachers in Get Set 1. She has been with the The Goddard School in Allen since 2022, and comes to us with 6 years of experience in the Early Childhood industry! Alexis loves to read, watch true crime shows, doing makeup and spending time with her son in her down time! What she loves most about working in education is watching her students learn and grow, and all the love they give!

Ms. Emily joined The Goddard School in 2025 and brings 13 years of experience working with children. She has completed coursework toward a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and Early Childhood Special Education. Inspired by the opportunity to help shape children’s development, Ms. Emily loves watching her students grow, learn, and discover how things work. Originally from Connecticut, she enjoys hockey and crafting outside of school!

Mrs. Priyanka is a lead teacher on our Get Set 2 team and has been a part of the team since August of 2023! She has her Bachelor's Degree in Commerce, has completed her CDA, and came to us with 2 years of experience in early childhood! Her favorite part of teaching is maintaining that perfect balance of all the things (structure, learning, fun, etc.) and seeing how well her students thrive in it! In her free time, Priyanka enjoys dancing and the dramatic arts!

Ms. Armine has been at Goddard since May of 2025 and came with over 15 years of Early Childhood Education experience! Ms. Armine’s passion for teaching shines through in the smiles of her students. She was born and raised in Armenia and is happily married with 2 amazing children!

Ms. Mariam joined The Goddard School in 2026 and brings three years of experience working with children. She holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Children’s curiosity and creativity inspire her love of teaching and her commitment to helping them learn and grow. Her favorite classroom moments include watching children discover something new, sharing silly moments, and enjoying morning hugs and laughter. A fun fact about Ms. Mariam: She knows a lot about cars!

Ms. Megan has been part of The Goddard School since 2025 and brings nine years of experience working with children. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education and an associate degree in Child Psychology. Her lifelong love of children grew into a passion for teaching when she began working with preschoolers. Her favorite part of being a teacher is seeing children excited to come to school and eager to learn new things. Outside the classroom, Ms. Megan enjoys crocheting and thrift shopping!

Ms. Kathryn has been part of The Goddard School since 2025 and brings 14 years of experience working with children. She holds a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. She initially began working with children to be more available to her own, but being a safe, supportive presence for other children is what continues to inspire her. Her favorite part of teaching is watching children find their voices and learn to express themselves with confidence.

Ms. Zoe joined The Goddard School in 2026 and brings 15 years of experience working with children. Inspired by her own children, she found renewed motivation to work with little ones after becoming an empty nester. Her favorite part of teaching is watching children grow socially and academically as they build friendships and discover new things. A fun fact about Ms. Zoe: Before working in education, she was an esthetician!

Meet Ms. Diane, our certified kindergarten teacher at The Goddard School of Allen! She holds a bachelor’s degree in Education PK–8 with a minor in Reading from Baylor University and brings 16 years of teaching experience in school districts. In her spare time, Ms. Diane enjoys watching college football and basketball, spending time with her son, Adam, taking walks, and getting together with friends. She even enjoys lesson planning!

Ms. Ella joined The Goddard School in February 2026 and brings five years of experience working with children. A high school senior graduating in 2027, she plans to pursue a bachelor’s degree in Elementary Education. Inspired by her own childhood experiences, Ms. Ella strives to be a caring, trusted person children can turn to as they navigate friendships, learning, and new challenges. She loves working across classrooms, connecting with children of all ages, and watching them thrive. Outside of school, Ms. Ella serves as a co-lead third-grade teacher at her church and previously taught kindergarten there. She also mentors elementary students through the PALS program!