Our Teachers

Welcome! I am Michelle, Director of the Goddard School in Virginia Beach at Strawbridge/Red Mill. Since January of 2003, I have had the privilege of working alongside some amazing and creative educators. I love working with the children and their families' aspects because it gives me an opportunity to learn and grow professionally. I am proud of the support I give the teachers, parents, and children at our Goddard and I look forward to meeting you and your family.

Ms. Megan is our Kindergarten teacher and has been with our school since 2006. She works hard each year to get our Kindergarteners ready for 1st grade! Ms. Megan enjoys spending time with her family in her free time.

Ms. Dawn has a Child Development Associate's Degree, and has been working with children for 20 years. She has been with our school since 2021. In her free time Dawn likes to go fishing, read, watch movies, and listen to music. She also enjoys watching sports such as football, baseball, and hockey.

Ms. Sharla has a bachelor's degree in psychology. Ms. Sharla has been working with children for 15 years and has been with our school since 2019. She was our lead infant teacher from 2020-2023. She likes to spend time with her family, garden, and go to the beach anytime she can.

Ms. Kara is the lead teacher in our PreK classroom. She has worked with children for over 10 years. She has a bachelor's degree in education.

Ms. Anastasia is a teacher in the infant 2 Classroom. She has worked with children for over 3 years and has been at our school for since April 2022. She has a degree in Exercise Science, Food Science, and Nutrition. She enjoys using her education to foster the physical development of infants by encouraging them to participate in activities that lead to their developmental milestones. She also enjoys reading Dark Horse and Marvel comics and watching classic science fiction movies in her free time.

Ms. Angela is an assistant teacher in our Bridge classroom. She started with our school in the spring of 2024.