Our Goddard School Teachers

Lissa and Erin have been the proud owners of The Goddard School in Snohomish since 2015! Lissa began her Goddard journey as the original Education Director when the school opened in 2008 and has lead this school community continuously since then. Running the school together as a mother-daughter team is one of their greatest joys! Lissa's background in Early Childhood Education and Erin's background in Community Mental Health help them to create a nurturing and supportive environment for students, their families and the amazing teachers who are the heart and soul of our program!

Lissa was the Director of Education from the school's opening in 2008 until taking on the role of owner in August of 2015. She has a BA in Education from Seattle University with endorsements in Earth Sciences and Early Childhood Education. Working with children and their families is a lifelong passion for her. She owned and operated a preschool for 13 years before her career at The Goddard School and has over 30 years experience in the field of Early Childhood Education. Lissa also has five children, now all young adults and raising her children has been the most rewarding and amazing experience. She is thrilled to be able to utilize her experience and education to make The Goddard School of Snohomish the best experience possible for our students and our families. Sharing this experience with her daughter has been and will continue to be amazing.

Working with children and families is Erin’s passion and has been the focus of her career. Erin is a graduate of the University of Washington where she majored in English and Psychology and was a member of the women's rowing team. Erin worked at The Goddard School in Snohomish as a part of the support staff and also as a lead teacher in the Get Set classroom. Prior to becoming an owner at The Goddard School, Erin worked as a DCYF affiliated in-home counselor with youth and families throughout Snohomish County providing counseling, parenting education and case management support. Erin and Lissa had long shared a vision of owning their own preschool so the opportunity to purchase the school together in 2015 as a mother-daughter team represented a real dream come true! As a parent, Erin has experienced the profound impact of an amazing early childhood education for her two daughters and the confident and joyful learners they have become.

Jacqueline started her journey at The Goddard School as a teacher in the Preschool program before transitioning to the role of Education Director. Jacqueline has worked with young children in many settings: nanny care, childcare centers, summer camps, preschools, and as an elementary school volunteer. She has her BS degree in General Social Science with a Minor in Psychology, and also has an AA in Early Childhood Education.

Taylor first joined The Goddard School in 2015 as a member of the Support Staff, shortly after graduating from Western Washington University. His passion for education quickly grew, and he progressed from Support Staff to Assistant Teacher and eventually to Lead Teacher. When Taylor and his wife relocated to Central Washington as she pursued her doctorate, he took the opportunity to further his own education, earning his Master’s Degree in Elementary Education. He then put his degree into practice as a teacher in the East Valley School District. After returning to Western Washington, Taylor continued his teaching journey as a first-grade teacher in the Lake Stevens School District. His path eventually brought him back to where it all began, rejoining The Goddard School—this time as Co-Director of Education.

Ms. Pam has been with The Goddard School since January 2009. She works as an Operations Lead which involves assisting in all classrooms as well as working in the office. Pam enjoys greeting and talking to the children and parents each day. Prior to working at The Goddard School, she was the primary care provider for a child with Down Syndrome for 6 years, worked as a teacher assistant for Bethel School District's Special Needs Preschool and has spent numerous hours as a PTA Officer and volunteer, as well helped in coaching softball for her daughters. She has also followed her passion for gardening by working at Pine Creek Nursery in Monroe.

Sharynne has always worked in the customer service field because of her love of people. She has provided care for children in her home and has also worked in daycare and learning center settings. Sharynne was born in British Columbia, Canada and lived in Ontario and B.C. with four siblings. She loves to go to sporting events, especially to watch her husband coach hockey. She is also loves to travel! As a teacher Sharynne is eager and thankful to go on this wonderful journey with you and your child.

Hailey started working with children in 2019 but also grew up with a mother who worked in the field and has always enjoyed being around families and children. Hailey studied at Central Washington University and transferred to University of Washington Bothell where she earned in Bachelor's degree in Society, Ethics and Human Behavior in 2023. Hailey loves spending time with her family and her pets and enjoys her family's weekly Sunday Carne Asada tradition. She also loves listening to music with friends and collecting all things Hello Kitty.

Holly was born and raised in Southern California. She moved to Seattle in 2014 where she began her career in Early Childhood Education. She has been a teacher since 2014 with experience in ages 1-4. Holly has always enjoyed working with kids, starting with babysitting and now educating. In Holly’s free time she enjoys watching hockey and spending time with family.

Hailey has been working with young children since 2022. She worked for 2 years at an early learning center in Lake Stevens before joining The Goddard School. Outside of work Hailey enjoys spending time with her family, riding her quad and exploring.

Aimee grew up in Snohomish and began working at The Goddard School in September 2011. She graduated from Western Washington University with her Bachelor of Arts in 1996 earning a double major in Psychology and Sociology. She has worked in a variety of early childhood education settings over the past 20 years and enjoys watching young people grow and learn. When Aimee is not working at Goddard, she enjoys crafts and baking as well as camping with her family. She has a husband and three daughters.

Eden has been working in education since 2019. Eden began working with children as a swim instructor. Prior to joining the Goddard Snohomish family, Eden worked as a Support Teacher & Pre-K Teacher at The Goddard School of Monroe. Eden has many animals, including three dogs, three cats and too many chickens and ducks.

Alexis was born and raised in Tacoma Washington and graduated from Mount Tahoma high school in 2017. Alexis has also achieved her Associates degree at Tacoma Community College in 2020. She has been teaching all ages from toddlers to school agers in Washington state at childcare centers since 2017. She has had a passion for teaching since a young age and loves to make a positive impact on every child she meets. She learned early on in life that she was passionate about making a change and connecting with children while babysitting her younger cousins and family friends’ children. She loves to spend her free time with family, painting, cooking, or gardening when weather permits. Alexis looks forward to meeting all of the families and spending time with your children here at The Goddard School.

Julie began working in Early Childhood Education in 2012. Julie holds a Bachelor's Degree in Sociology from St. Martin's University and completed additional coursework in Early Childhood Education. When she is not teaching she loves to hang out with her dog, family and friends and spending time at the gym. She loves scrapbooking, reading and watching true crime tv.

Mikayla has worked with children in a variety of settings since 2014, as an early childhood education teacher, camp counselor and as a nanny. Mikayla did ballet for 13 years, track and volleyball when she was a student and has two cats.

Ashlynn has known for a long time that her passion is children. She is currently working towards her AA degree in Early Childhood Education at Edmonds Community College. Ashlynn was born and raised in Lynnwood, WA. She enjoys playing with her dog Pico, spending time with her family and niece in her free time. Ashlynn believes that any child can be taught well. It just takes time to get to know the child and understand how they learn and what works best for each individual child.

Maisy grew up in Washington as well as in Los Angeles, California. She attended Jackson High School in Mill Creek and from there moved on to take courses at Fullerton Community College in Fullerton, California. Her experience caring for children began at the age of 12 years old, when she was babysitting consistently for the same local families and adoring it with a passion. As she got older, she volunteered to help after school at a family friend’s small home daycare while continuing to care for children in the community. Maisy has always been very in touch with her imagination and youthful side, which allows her to form meaningful bonds with her students. Her compassion and love for her students shows and fuels her drive to continue her education in early childhood education.

Lori is originally from Long Island, NY. She started her Early Childhood Education degree at Farmingdale University and transferred to Edmonds Community College when her family moved to Seattle, WA. She completed her Child Development Associates degree and enjoys completing continuing education trainings and classes. She enjoys working with the parents, children and staff here at The Goddard School.

Ms Daija has been working with children since 2015 and is currently working on her AA in Early Childhood Education. She loves being around family and friends and going to the beach to relax. She loves spending time in nature and loves to travel any chance she gets.

Hayley has been working in education since 2011. She began her career working in Montessori programs teaching toddlers and primary students. Hayley is both a certified Montessori teacher as well as a certified yoga teacher. She loves practicing yoga, love to cook and enjoys cats, movies and music.

Tosha began her teaching journey at The Goddard School of Snoqualmie in 2024, returning to work after raising her children. Tosha is a certified Life Coach, loves photography, interior design and DIY. Tosha is a mom to two amazing grown children. Tosha is passionate about leaving people better than she found them. She loves being with children and loves all the things they have to teach her.

Tiffany began working with children as a dental assistant in a pediatric dental practice before transitioning to working in early childhood education in 2019. Before transitioning to The Goddard School, Tiffany worked as a Lead Teacher in a Pre-K program. Tiffany is working towards her Early Childhood Education Certificate through Everett Community College. Tiffany loves to read and is working towards writing her own novel! She enjoys video games, singing, dancing and spending time with her pets and her family. Tiffany was a foster parent before moving to Snohomish and hopes to return to doing that again someday.

Ms. Klaire has been working with children since 2015, babysitting and working in the church nursery. She has been attending classes and will soon be receiving her AA degree. In her spare time, she enjoys knitting, crocheting and spending time with her family. A fun fact about Klaire is that her brother Taylor worked here for 7 years before moving to Eastern Washington and still works here when he is in town.

Ms Raj began working with children in 2011. She has worked with a variety of age groups, from middle school to preschool. Her most recent position prior to Goddard was as a Lead Teacher with Volunteers of America. Raj has a Bachelor’s degree in Education and during her time with the VOA had extensive training in Conscious Discipline. Raj is from Rajasthan India and has two children, a son and a daughter. She loves to travel, dance and cook. She also enjoys watching crime thrillers.

Hannah began working at The Goddard School as a floater in 2012 when she was just a senior in high school and she has loved it from the start. After working as an Assistant Teacher in the Get Set classroom for several years, Hannah transitioned to the support teacher role when she began working as a behavior therapist. Hannah attended Edmonds Community College and completed her General Associates Degree and attended Everett Community College for their Early Childhood Education program. She plans to eventually earn her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education and become a kindergarten teacher. She has loved working with children her whole life. She enjoys spending time with her friends, sisters, nieces and nephews. She also loves finding new books to get lost in, watching funny or scary movies, and relaxing on the beach with her friends. She is thrilled to be part of your child’s life – helping them learn, grow, and also have fun!

Kristen began working with children in 2010. She worked in the youth program for Carnival Cruise Lines from 2010-2012 before entering the field of Early Childhood Education in 2014. Kristen completed her AAS degree in Early Childhood Education from Tompkins Cortland Community College in 2010. In her spare time she loves to do fun outdoor activities such as going kayaking and hiking. She also enjoys spending time with her family.

Ms Ruchi began working with children in 2022. She has a Masters in Information Technology, but her love for children grew out of raising her own two children . She previously worked at The Goddard School in Kirkland before joining us here in Snohomish. She loves to play pickle ball and cook delicious food for her family. In her spare tme she also enjoys gardening and DIY projects

Alysha began working with children professionally in 2021. While working on her degree, Alysha completed her practicum in a few preschools in the Portland area. Alysha earned her Associates in Early Childhood Education from Portland Community College. After graduating, Alysha taught full time with preschool and kindergarten aged students at CLASS Academy. Alysha loves baking, camping and spending as much time outside as possible. On the weekends you can find Alysha at a farmer’s market or spending time with her partner and their two cats, Jane and Phish.

Sheela has been working as a teacher since 2018. Before joining The Goddard School, Sheela spent 4 years teaching in Bangalore, India. She earned an Excellent Teacher award for the 2018-2019 school year. Sheela earned her teaching degree from Bashavashree College, Bangalore University. Sheela loves to cook and try new recipes along with her daughter. She loves to do crafts work and enjoys hiking with her family.

Jannat began working professionally with children in 2020. She finds joy in seeing young children learn and explore. Jannat grew up in Pakistan in a big family and has been caring for children since she was a teenager. Before joining the Goddard School of Snohomish, Jannat worked at the Goddard School in Kirkland. Jannat loves to cook, spend time with her family and do projects with her son.

Deepti began working professionally in early childhood education in 2025. Deepti has a daughter and in her spare time enjoys plants, reading, doing projects around the house and spending time with family and friends.

Mya joined our program in 2025 through our Snohomish School District summer internship program and became a Support Teacher in 2026. She is also a Goddard School alum herself! She is involved in student leadership for the Wyldlife organization and coaches middle school girls basketball. She is actively involved in Glacier Peak High School student leadership including the Grizzly Cubs mentorship program. Mya plans to study psychology in college.

Michelle worked with children early in her career before transitioning to the field of nursing, where she worked from 1996-2020, including work in pediatrics and OB/GYN. She returned to the early learning field during the COVID pandemic. Michelle has two grown children and two cats. She grew up mostly overseas in England and Southeast Asia and moved to the US at age 16. She speaks Spanish, enjoys learning languages and has most recently been learning ASL. She enjoys hiking, being outside and reading.

Sky began working with children professionally in 2017. She began as a swim teacher, has worked as a nanny, a behavior tech and an early learning teacher and administrator. On a personal level, she was also highly involved in raising her siblings. Her favorite thing about teaching is creating a safe place for students and their families to grow. Sky holds an AA in Education and is a registered behavior technician. Sky comes from a big family with 3 brothers and 5 sisters. She has a beloved dog with her boyfriend, who is her high school sweetheart. She enjoys art, paddle boarding, reading, hiking and watching TV.

Kortnie began working professionally with children in 2018. She began working in the elementary school setting before transitioning to early learning, first in a Montessori school. Outside of work, Kortnie loves being with her three children, spending time near the ocean, hiking, camping and swimming.

Lynda began working with children in 1987 and spent 35 years working as a pediatric nurse. She earned her bachelor of science in Nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh. She is learning to crochet, loves painting and making bracelets. She has 3 gown sons and three grandchildren that she loves spending time with. Her family loves to attend Mariner's baseball games together.

Briana began working with children in 2024. She previously worked with young children as a ministry teacher. Briana has three brothers, enjoys soccer, piano and singing and her favorite Disney characters are Stitch, Simba and Pluto.

Afshan began working professionally with children in 2024 as a math and English tutor as well as a Sunday school teacher. Afshan is currently working towards her AA in Elementary Education. She loves reading and doing crafts, especially making jewelry! She also loves trying new restaurants.

Evie began working with children in 2018 with lots of babysitting for family and neighbors. Evie is a part of a big family and has six siblings, three of which are adopted. Hiking is Evie's favorite activity and her favorite food is pizza.

Jimmy began working with children in 2015. She taught Grade 1 in India before transitioning to early childhood education. She has a bachelors degree in Education. Jimmy loves creating a classroom where children feel safe, loved and excited to learn. As a mom of a young child, she understands how important it is for families to feel comfortable and confident in the care their child receives. Jimmy loves spending time with her family, baking, cooking, traveling and staying active. She has a young son and loves creating fun memories and trying new activities together.