Welcome! We are Josh and Melissa, the owners of the Woodinville Goddard. We are a husband and wife team dedicated to serving children and families in our local community. As parents of 3 young, active boys, we understand the importance of meeting the needs of our children across all developmental domains of learning. The Goddard school provides a safe, nurturing environment for our kids to grow and be celebrated. We hope you will join us!

After spending 20 years in the mortgage industry, I decided to make a bold career change and follow my true passion – serving children and families in my local community. As a dad of three boys, I understand the importance of creating a supportive, nurturing environment for children to grow and thrive. I’m dedicated to providing families with a school that feels like home – a place where learning is exciting, and every child is encouraged to explore, ask questions, and grow. I believe in the power of partnership with families and am dedicated to working together to help each child reach their fullest potential. In my free time, I enjoy coaching high school football, boating and outdoor activities with my wife and kids.

I am trilled to go on this journey with you as a mom of twins enrolled at the Woodinville Goddard. I graduated from the University of Washington (Go Huskies!) with a Bachelor's degree in Psychology and a Master's degree in Education. I began my career in early childhood education almost 13 years ago working in special education preschool classrooms. I currently work as a Behavior Analyst for a local school district. Throughout my career, I have focused on providing meaningful, evidence-based instruction while building strong partnerships with families. I believe that every child deserves the opportunity to thrive, and I am committed to supporting them through individualized approaches and collaboration with families and classroom teams.

I am so excited to meet your family and become part of your “village” as we learn and grow together! Over the past decade, I’ve gained experience working with toddlers, Pre-Kindergarten, and school-age children as a teacher! I also had the privilege of serving as the Assistant Director at The Goddard School in Redmond Ridge, where I built strong relationships with families and supported a thriving early childhood community! I studied Early Childhood Education at Everett Community College and Western Governors University. Additionally, I studied Early Childhood focused American Sign Language and have taught weekly Birth–Pre-K Sign Language classes! Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband, our energetic little boy, and our two dogs—Kona and Kiki!