Our Teachers

Christina is our on-site owner and proud parent of two sweet boys who grew up in The Goddard School. "As a parent and previous teacher, I know the importance of providing an environment that stimulates growth in each individual child in a way that engages their love for learning on a daily basis. I'm looking forward to introducing you to our energetic and dedicated staff in the near future!" Christina is originally from Roanoke, VA and has a love for the outdoors. She attended VCU and received her Master's degree in Education along with a degree in Deaf Studies.

Ms. Emily is one of the directors here at Woodlake Goddard School. She joined Goddard in 2009 and has worked in just about every age group from infants to school age. She loves supporting little minds to grow and learn. Ms. Emily enjoys reading, running, and playing volleyball in her spare time. When she is not here at work, you can probably find her either on the hiking trail, at a campsite, or spending time with her husband, daughter, and their dogs.

Ms. Tara joined our staff in 2021 as a Lead Teacher and most recently joined our front office staff. She has been working with children for many years and is First Aide and CPR/MAT certified. Her favorite thing about working with children is seeing the world through their eyes it reminds her to slow down and enjoy the little things.

Ms. Kaitlyn came to us with 2 plus years of experience working in childcare. She is AED, First Aide, and CPR trained and certified. Ms. Katilyn looks most forward to seeing the growth of her students while working cohesively with her team!

Ms. Lori joined our Infant classroom in the winter of 2023. She came to us with experience caring for multiple age groups since 2006. She loves watching children grown and develop into their own each day. Ms. Lori cannot wait to meet your family!

Back in the Fall of 2022, Ms. Rachael joined our Goddard Family as one of our Pre-Toddler teachers, and quickly made her way into the front office. Ms. Rachael genuinely enjoys how every child brings a light to this world and could not be happier than to be surrounded by our future generations!

Ms. Savannah has been working at Goddard School since the Spring of 2022. She has a lot of experience working with children and loves to watch them grow. Be sure to stop by her classroom and check out all of their fun art projects! In her spare time, Ms. Savannah loves traveling with her husband and seeing and learning about new places.

Ms. Alyssa joined our team in the Spring of 2023. She works primarily with our infant and first steps classrooms as an assistant teacher. Ms. Alyssa comes from a large family with plenty of experience taking care of younger siblings. She enjoys watching her students meet new milestones!

Ms. Michelle is one of our Pre Toddler teachers and has been at our school since the Fall of 2022. She is a Chesterfield native and teaches Sunday School on the weekends. You are sure to hear her sweet songs throughout the hallways as her class walks to the playground in the mornings and afternoons. In her spare time, she loves to spend time with her family.

Ms. Kylie is one of our Toddler teachers and has been with the Goddard school since the Summer of 2023. She is from South Carolina where she received her associate degree in technology and cosmetology. She has two years of experience subbing in the public school system and has also been a nanny. Ms. Kylie is excited to get to know her students and build relationships with each of them.

Ms. Samara joined our Goddard Family early in 2024 as an assistant teacher in our Twos classroom. She has volunteered in her church's children's program since she was 12 years old and now has 7 plus years of professional experience including ABA therapy and a juvenile detention center. Ms. Samara believes in treating others with kindness and doing hard things. Most days, you'll find her singing and dancing along with her students!

Ms. Samantha came to us with 8 years of Early Childhood Education experience and 6 years of experience specifically in the Twos classroom. She enjoys working with children because nurturing their natural curiosity opens her up to a whole new world of creativity! She joined our team at the start of 2024 and has been leading our Two's class ever since.

Ms. Ari joined our team in the summer of 2023 as a lead teacher in our bridge program. She came to us with plenty of experience, but what really sealed the deal was her infectious smile and engaging lesson plans!

Meet Ms. Leila! She joined our team in 2021 and is our Lead Teacher to our Hedgehogs! Leila has been working with children for 6 years. She enjoys working with children because she loves knowing that they are happy and healthy!

Ms. Jasmine joined our team in 2021 is our Lead Teacher to our Owls. She is in the process of obtaining her CDA in Early Childhood Education and pursuing her bachelors in Mathematics. Ms. Jas' favorite thing about working with children is providing them with tender love and care.

Ms. Ann has been with The Goddard School for two years and is the Lead Teacher in the Badgers classroom. She loves teaching and can't wait to see how much growth her students make. In her spare time she loves to bake and spend time with her family.

Ms. Shaquita has been a part of The Goddard School since 2012 and is currently one of our PreK teachers in the Hummingbirds classroom. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, and is a Virginia State Qualified Lead Teacher. Ms. Shaquita has certifications in Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and Emergency Medication Administration. Her favorite thing about working with children is teaching them and watching them learn and grow.

Ms. Eileen joined our team in the Spring of 2023. She has an Associates of Applied Science Degree in Human Services and Pre-Social Work. Ms. Eileen also has eight years of experience in childcare. She is so excited for the opportunity to get to know her students and how they learn best in the classroom!

Mr. Carlyle has been with Goddard since 2022. He is one of our fabulous bus drivers and handy men.

Ms. Amaya joined our team in the summer of 2023 and is currently an Assistant Teacher in the Squirrels classroom. She has many years of experience with children and can't wait to teach. In her spare time, she likes to read, paint, and cook!

Ms. Bri joined our team in January of 2022. Since then, she has been the lead in our school-age program and assisting in kindergarten. She has been working with children for many years and loves watching their imagination come to life. Ms. Bri has her bachelor's in education and her master's degree in nutrition. In her free time, Ms. Bri enjoys working out, gardening, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Clarissa joined our staff in 2021 as a Resource teacher assisting in our various classrooms. Ms. Clarissa's favorite thing about working with children is that they are full of surprises and love expressing themselves. She believes one of the most important things a teacher can do is teach children to be kind to one another.

Ms. Maria has been working with children for just over a year and brings her nurturing spirit to our team. She is one of our newest PreK teachers in the Hummingbirds Classroom. In her spare time, she enjoys yoga and gardening. Maria loves watching her students meet each of their milestones. In three words, Maria can be described as patient, respectful, and honest!

Ms. Taylor joined our team in the fall of 2023 and has been a wonderful addition to our toddler classroom. Ms. Taylor enjoys creating artwork with her students and loves their little personalities!

Coach Randa has been part of the Goddard family since early 2023. They are currently a student at VCU pursuing their bachelor's in communication arts. Coach Randa loves to work with children of all ages and can't wait to build relationships with them.

Ms. Riley joined the Goddard family in March of 2024 and is currently an assistant teacher in our Twos class.

Ms. Gabi is one of our fantastic School-Age teachers who is currently working on her Biology degree at Virginia Commonwealth University!

Ms. Emma joined the Goddard Family early in 2024. She came to us with years of experience teaching Irish Dance. Ms. Emma is one of our part-time resource teachers who can be found helping in various ways around the school.

Our Goddard School was fortunate enough to have Ms. Karen join us early in 2024 as an assistant teacher. She has helped out in PreK as well as our School-Age program. Ms. Karen came to us with years of experience as a volunteer EMS member and enjoys helping shape the young minds of tomorrow!

My. Kyleigh recently joined our team as she gains experience in education. It is Ms. Kyleigh is attending college to become a teacher one day and what better way to fulfill that role than to work with our students here at The Goddard School!

Ms. Madison joined our team as a resource teacher helping out in a variety of our classrooms. She is currently attending VCU for nursing and enjoys watching children grow both academically and socially!

Ms. Ashley is one of our fantastic Preschool teachers in the Owls Class. She has dedicated years to caring for children and while doing so, she has attained her cosmetology license. Her one true passion is working with children which is what brought her to us! In her free time, you can find her crafting for her family and her classroom!