Our Teachers

Ms. Jennifer has been owner of The Goddard School in Southport since its opening in 2002. She has 2 beautiful girls who both attended The Goddard School. Her background is in business, but her passion for early childhood development led her to open The Goddard School. Ms. Jennifer strives to provide an outstanding program by combining the best possible equipment and professionally educated staff in an environment specifically designed for young children.

Ms. Megan is the director. Her degree is in Early Childhood Education from Ivy Tech. She has been with The Goddard School since 2008. She has a son and a daughter, both of which attended The Goddard School. Ms. Megan is dedicated to giving children a love of learning in a safe and secure environment. One of her favorite aspects of her title is collaborating with teachers and guiding them to resources to expand their knowledge in current best practices.

Ms. Candi is the Assistant Director. She has a current Child Development Associates through The Council for Professional Recognition. She started working at Goddard in 2008. Ms. Candi enjoys working alongside parents, teachers and children to ensure open, honest and encouraging relationships throughout children's journey in our program.

Ms. Aimee is the lead teacher in our Shark Junior Kindergarten classroom. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Franklin College. Ms. Aimee started working at Goddard in 2013. She is an expert in utilizing The Goddard School's curriculum to balance preparing students for Kindergarten, while also allowing them to participate in fun, hands-on experiences!

Ms. Megan is the lead teacher in our Seahorse Pre-kindergarten classroom. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education from Franklin College. She started at Goddard in 2016. Ms. Megan is accomplished in creating lesson plans that allow students to learn at their own pace in an environment designed to develop their self-esteem, confidence and creativity!

Ms. Shawna is the lead teacher in our Lobster Preschool classroom. She has pursued a degree in Early Childhood Education through Ivy Tech. She started working with Goddard in 2013. Ms. Shawna enjoys leading learning activities that promote student inquiry and discovery through exploring the world around them.

Ms. Sammie is the lead teacher in our Octopus Bridge classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. Ms. Sammie started with Goddard in 2021. Her lesson plans utilize fun and creativity to foster a love of learning.

Ms. Colleen is the Lead Teacher in our Beluga Infant classroom. She has an Early Childhood Education Degree from Ivy Tech Community College! She started working at Goddard in 2010. Ms. Colleen enjoys working with infants to promote their mastery of early communication, physical and cognitive skills.

Ms. Savannah is the lead teacher in our Turtle Twos classroom. She is currently attending Ivy Tech Community College studying Early Childhood Education. She started with Goddard in 2021. Ms. Savannah enjoys creating student experiences tailored to meet the needs of each child in their toddler stage of development.

Ms. Delaney is the co-teacher in our Beluga Infant classroom. She has pursued a degree in Elementary Education through Indiana Wesleyan University. She started working with Goddard in 2019. Ms. Delaney's nurturing personality helps create a calm, warm and loving environment for our infant classroom!

Ms. Amie is the lead teacher in our Dolphin Toddler classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. Ms. Amie started with Goddard in March 2023. In Ms. Amie's classroom, you can be sure your student is in an environment that is calm, warm and loving!

Ms. Shayna is the assistant teacher in our Seahorse Pre-kindergarten classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. Ms. Shayna started with Goddard in January 2023. She enjoys leading a variety of activities to help students develop a feeling of independence.

Ms. Abby is the assistant teacher in our Lobster Preschool classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. She started with Goddard in early 2023. Ms. Abby has enjoyed learning to implement the Goddard Curriculum allowing students to develop skills through inquiry and play.

Ms. Anna is an assistant teacher within our school. She fills in for teacher vacations and prep sessions. Ms. Anna has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. She started with Goddard in March 2024. Ms. Anna enjoys working with all ages to really witness the progression of growth from the start of our program to those students graduating.

Ms. Allison is the assistant teacher in our Guppy Toddler classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. She started with Goddard in May 2024. Allison has fallen in love with our young toddlers and engaging them through interactive experiences.

Ms. Alison is the assistant teacher in our Octopus Bridge classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. She started with Goddard in early 2023. Ms. Alison's encouraging attitude promotes continued growth in students' positive self-esteem when transitioning from Get Set to a more challenging Preschool program.

Ms. Jasmine is the assistant teacher in our Turtle Twos program. She has pursued a degree in Elementary Education through IUPUI. She started with Goddard in 2023. Ms. Jasmine enjoys facilitating children to find the wonder of learning in everyday activities.

Ms. Mikayla is a teacher in our Dolphin Toddler classroom. She has pursued a degree in Elementary Education through IUPUI. She started with Goddard in 2018. Ms. Mikayla enjoys working with all stages of learning fostering the development of independence and learning at children's individual paces!

Ms. Sarah is an assistant teacher in our Turtle Twos classroom. She has completed training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. Ms. Sarah started with Goddard in April 2023. Ms. Sarah enjoys planning fun experiences to ensure excitement in learning through play!

Ms. Taylin is the teacher in our Guppy Toddler classroom. She has completed courses in Education as well as training in Indiana Early Learning Paths Health & Safety Training, Indiana Early Learning Foundations, and the Indiana Early Learning Paths Child Development Training. Ms. Taylin started with us in 2023. Her ready to go personality promotes excitement in students and parents when transitioning to school!