Paul's background is a blend of education and business management. In the early 2000s he was working as a general manager of movie theatres in the Portland Metro Area for Regal Entertainment Group. During this time he completed his B.S. in Business at Concordia University in Portland. Next his journey led him to graduate school to become a teacher. After earning his M.A.T.--also at Concordia--he became a licensed high school teacher in Oregon in the areas of Language Arts and Social Studies. After teaching for several years, Paul went on to further graduate study to become a literacy specialist. Paul's graduate program in literacy and thesis research reinforced the extreme importance of the first several years of life in terms of long-term learning and academic success. He was looking for a way to make an impact at the earlier ages. That journey led him here. Natalie also came from a hybrid of the business and education worlds. She holds a Bachelor's Degree from Portland State University in Child and Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. Along with working at the Goddard School she also is an active Substitute Elementary School Teacher. In addition to our business and education backgrounds, we are the proud parents of four sons ages 8 to 14. Our youngest son is a graduate of our school. We believe very strongly that our school is the highest quality educational experience in our area. We are proud to be a part of it.

Danae has been working with children from infants to twelve years old since 2008. Danae has her Child Development Associate credential and her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clark College.

Kaley earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Special Education. Prior to leaving Goddard in 2015 to pursue her education full-time, Kaley was a lead teacher at our Goddard School for 3 years...she was one of our teachers when we opened in 2012. She returned in 2017 after graduating and was Lead teacher in our Pre-K class. She now serves the school as Assistant Director.

Keani has her Bachelors in Children Studies from Eastern Washington University. She has been a lead teacher in our young toddler classrooms at our school for years, and now she works in the office as a Program Supervisor.

Suzy earned her Associates Degree in Early Child Education at Clark College in Vancouver, WA. Her past experience includes working as a teacher's aide and volunteering at the Boys & Girls Club. Suzy is bilingual, and fluent in Spanish. She is the Lead teacher in our Infant classroom.

Ms. Ty(lar) has several years of experience with other centers as well as education in the field. She earned her Associates Degree and is continuing her education in Early Childhood Education. She is the Lead Teacher in our Walking Sticks class (ages 12-18 months)

In addition to being a mother herself, Ms. Nicole has years of experience working in childcare centers with various age groups. She has been a lead teacher at previous centers and she is currently the Co Lead Teacher in our Dragonflies Class (Ages 24-30 months)

Christina began working with young children when she lived in Oklahoma. She has served as a lead teacher at a preschool in Battle Ground, Washington. She is currently actively pursuing her formal education in Early Childhood Education through Clark College. She enjoys working with children of all ages. Christina is the Lead Teacher in the Turtles class (ages 2.5-3.5).

Chelsea graduated from Washington State University in Vancouver, WA with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. Her prior experience includes working with 3-5 year olds at another preschool in Vancouver. Chelsea is the Lead teacher in our Lightning Bolts class (ages 3-4).

Ms. Michelle came to Goddard with nearly a decade of experience in licensed centers--mostly as a lead teacher. She has earned her undergraduate degree in Early Childhood Education. She serves as the Lead Teacher in the Thunderclaps class (ages 3-4).

Ms. Rachel earned her Associates Degree in ECE and has previous experience as an ECEAP teacher. Rachel is the Lead Teacher in our Frogs classroom (ages 2.5-3).

Jess has over 11 years experience working with young children. Prior to joining The Goddard School, she was an Assistant Preschool Teacher at SWCCC centers in Vancouver, WA. Jess has her Child Development Associate credential, and she is the Lead teacher in our Comets class (ages 4-5).

Ms. Caroline has well over a decade of experience working with Preschool and Pre-K students in a number of environments. She is currently pursuing her Bachelors Degree in Human Development. She is a Co-Lead teacher in the Stars class (ages 4-5).

Chrissy has been working with children since she was in high school. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education. Chrissy has been an infant lead teacher, an assistant director, and is currently a Co-Lead teacher in our Stars class (ages 4-5).

Ms. Aly has years of experience both at licensed centers and as a mother herself. She currently serves as the Assistant Teacher in the Caterpillars class (infants).

Ms. Hannah comes to us with years of experience at other licensed centers. She came to work for us in 2021.

Ms. Jennifer has over 18 years of experience working with children of all ages. Just prior to joining The Goddard School, she was a lead teacher for children ages 3-5 at other centers in the Vancouver and Ridgefield, Washington areas.

Viri has worked with young children for over 5 years, though her focus has been with infants and toddlers. In her previous role, she was an infant teacher at WSU Pullman. Viri is bilingual, and fluent in Spanish.

Ms. Bre has done nannying and has worked in licensed centers for years. She started with us in 2021.