Meet Our Goddard Family

Our expertly trained and experienced teachers and staff blend the highest standards in early childhood education and development with nurturing care to help your child have fun while growing physically, intellectually, emotionally and socially.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  • Miss Hillary and Emily

    Miss Hillary and Emily

    Owner
    Ms Hillary joined our team November of 2010 as one of the Owners of the school. Prior to her move to The Goddard School, she worked for IBM Global Services. Ms Hillary has four children that have graduated from the School. She is very excited to be able to combine her love of children with the desire to have a positive impact on so many young lives! Miss Emily joined the The Goddard School in November of 2007 and is the Owner, along with Hillary, of the school. She has her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from the University of Oregon.
  • Mr Cameron

    Mr Cameron

    Director of Education
    Director Of The Year 2010 - Mr. Cameron joined The Goddard School in July of 2007. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Education and Psychology from Bennington College. Cameron began his career working with children over 18 years ago. He has experience working in preschools, in both teaching and administration. He has also worked as a Social Worker and Child Advocate with The Children’s Relief Nursery in Portland.
  • Miss Anna

    Miss Anna

    Lead Teacher - Infants
    Ms. Anna is the lead teacher in our Baby Birds Infant classroom. She received her Bachelor of Arts in Human Development from Washington State University. Her experience includes over fifteen years working with infants through school-aged children. She is excited to share new things with the children and to be able to teach at The Goddard School®
  • Ms Jennifer

    Ms Jennifer

    Assistant Teacher - Infants
    Ms. Jen is an Assistant Teacher in the Baby Birds classroom. She has over two decades of experience working with infants all the way up to 11-year-olds. She is excited to be back in an infant classroom working with our youngest friends in the building.
  • Ms Elena

    Ms Elena

    Lead Teacher - First Steps
    Miss Elena is a Lead Teacher in the First Steps classroom. Prior to coming to The Goddard School she worked as a team manager and in dispatch at ESD 112. She has her Medical Assistant Certificate from Charter College. She enjoys being with young children and is thrilled to provide a caring, nurturing environment for them.
  • Ms Bonnie

    Ms Bonnie

    Lead Teacher - First Steps
    Miss Bonnie is a Lead Teacher in the Scouts 1-year-old classroom. Prior to coming to The Goddard School, she was a para educator in Special Education for the Evergreen School District for 12 years. She is excited to be a part of the younger group of children and help them grow!
  • Ms Victoria

    Ms Victoria

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Victoria is a teacher in the 1 year old classroom. She graduated from Vancouver Flex Academy. Before becoming a teacher she was a foster parents for 4 years fostering children from 4 months to 15 years old. She is excited to work with some of the youngest children and explore with them as they discover the world around them.
  • Ms Shahna

    Ms Shahna

    Lead Teacher - Toddlers
    Ms. Shahna is a Lead Teacher in the Toddler classroom. She has been working with children for over 30 years. She was a nanny for several years and worked in another center. She also opened and ran her own home daycare for 10 years. Children smiling and laughing bring her heart the greatest joy and she is very excited to continue her passion for working with children at The Goddard School.
  • Miss Michelle

    Miss Michelle

    Assistant Teacher - Toddlers
    Miss Michelle is an Assistant Teacher in the Toddler classroom at The Goddard School. She has worked with children in both Preschool and Elementary schools for 12 years. She is very excited to teach and care for the younger children in the school!
  • Ms Kiera

    Ms Kiera

    Lead Teacher - Get Set
    Ms. Kiera has her Bachelor's degree in Psychology with an emphasis in Health from Brigham Young University. Her passion in life is working with children. Her previous experience includes working with children with disabilities. She loves the creativity and imagination that a child has and hopes to continue to inspire children to use their imagination in her classroom.
  • Miss Katelynn

    Miss Katelynn

    Assistant Teacher - Get Set
    Miss Katelynn is currently attending Portland State University majoring in Social Work. She has worked for multiple families as a nanny. She is looking forward to her work at The Goddard School and encouraging the children's growth.
  • Miss Kara

    Miss Kara

    Lead Teacher - Get Set
    Miss Kara is a Lead Teacher in the Toddler classroom at The Goddard School. She has three years of experience working as an Assistant Teacher at a Preschool in Portland and an additional two years as a nanny. She is excited to stretch her skills at The Goddard School while she continues to work with all ages of children.
  • Miss Leslie

    Miss Leslie

    Assistant Teacher - Get Set
    Miss Leslie is an Assistant Teacher in the Get Set classroom at The Goddard School. Prior to coming to work at The Goddard School, she was a nanny for multiple children. She is excited to meet each family and make connections with the children.
  • Miss Jamie

    Miss Jamie

    Assistant Teacher - Preschool
    Miss Jamie is an Assistant Teacher in the Preschool classroom. Prior to coming to The Goddard School, she was a nanny for 10 years. She cared for children ranging in age from newborn to 7 years old. She is excited to continue working with children in the Preschool classroom.
  • Miss Kennedy

    Miss Kennedy

    Assistant Teacher - Preschool
    Miss Kennedy is an Assistant Teacher in the Adventurer Preschool classroom. Prior to coming to the school, she was a full-time nanny for a family. She is currently enrolled in her EMS training. She is excited to work with all the children in the school and enrich their lives!
  • Miss Makenna

    Miss Makenna

    Lead Teacher - Preschool
    Miss Makenna is currently a student at Clark College pursuing her degree in Education. She has worked with children for the last 4 years and is excited to utilize and build her education while teaching in the Preschool classroom.
  • Miss Erica

    Miss Erica

    Assistant Teacher - Preschool
    Miss Erica is an Assistant Teacher in the Ranger's Preschool classroom. She comes from another Early Childhood Center where she was a teacher for 5 years. She is excited to be part of The Goddard School team!
  • Miss Erin

    Miss Erin

    Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
    Miss Erin is a Lead Teacher in the Explorer's Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has been working with children for many years, first in The PACE Program and then at The Helen Gordon Childcare Center at PSU. She is currently attending Portland State and working towards her degree in Social Work. She is excited to grow and learn with the children here at The Goddard School.
  • Miss Christian

    Miss Christian

    Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
    Miss Christian is a Lead Teacher in the Adventurer's Preschool classroom. She graduated from Western Washington University with her Bachelor's Degree in Humanities and Social Services. Her previous experience includes working with both the cities of Vancouver, WA and Redmond, WA working with youth and people with disabilities. While in college, Miss Christian worked with at risk youth as an advocate. She is excited to be inspiring young minds here at The Goddard School and looks forward to getting to know your children.
  • Miss Shea

    Miss Shea

    Lead Teacher - Pre-Kindergarten
    Miss Shea is a Lead Teacher in the Trailblazer's Pre-Kindergarten classroom. She has Bachelor degrees in Psychology and Criminal Justice and is planning to return to school to obtain her Masters in Youth Psychology. Prior to coming to The Goddard School, she worked at a children's teen homeless shelter. She is excited to be working with younger children and broadening her knowledge in Early Childhood Education.
  • Mr Joe

    Mr Joe

    Pre-Kindergarten Teacher
    Mr. Joe is an Assistant Teacher for both the Explorer's and Trailblazer's Pre-Kindergarten classrooms. He has experience as a coach for youth after-school programs and at an indoor park for children. He's excited to be at The Goddard School and looks forward to teaching and getting to know all the children in the school.
  • Miss Alyssa

    Miss Alyssa

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Alyssa is an Assistant Teacher in the Baby Bird's classroom at The Goddard School. She has taken coursework at Portland Bible College in nursing and pediatrics, as well as has her certificate in Early Childhood Education. She is excited to be part of the children's days here at The Goddard School!
  • Miss Alia

    Miss Alia

    Resource Staff
    Miss Alia recently graduated from Fort Vancouver High School and is planning to go back to school to further her education. She has many years of experience working with infants through school-age children.
  • Miss Hailey

    Miss Hailey

    Resource
    Miss Hailey is part of the Resource staff at The Goddard School. Prior to coming to the school, she was a nanny for a couple of different families. She graduated from Clark College with her Associate Degree and is continuing her education through Clark College in ASL Studies. She loves watching children learn and grow and is excited to work with all the little ones!
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