Our Teachers

Ms. Heidi joined the Goddard School of Arnold as the Onsite Owner in January 2021. Prior to joining the leadership team in Arnold, Heidi worked for Goddard Systems, Inc as a franchise consultant and gained valuable insight into the operation of Goddard Schools throughout the country. With a degree in Psychology and a background in early childhood education, owning and operating a school was a long term goal that was happily achieved. Ms. Heidi values the unique abilities of each child and teacher in the school and strives to create a family-centered approach to learning. When not at the school, Heidi enjoys spending time with her husband and two children.

Ms. Jackie started with us as a toddler teacher when we first opened in September 2011. She earned her Associate of Science degree in Early Childhood Development from Chesapeake College and is working towards her Bachelors in Early Childhood Studies from Walden University. She has been working in the early childhood field since 2005. Ms. Jackie has been both a toddler teacher and a preschool teacher. She took on the role of Assistant Director at the Goddard School of Arnold in 2017 and became the Director in June 2022. When it comes to working with children, she loves being a part of their “a-ha moments”. It is rewarding to see children reach their accomplishments and share in their excitement. In her free time, Ms. Jackie loves to go on adventures with her husband and three children, read books, and rewatch her favorite tv shows and movies!

Ms. Erin graduated from Southern High School in Harwood, MD. She has her infant/toddler certification and has been a part of our fabulous teaching team since 2013. She enjoys establishing a connection with each of her children in her care. Ms. Erin also appreciates being a part of their everyday development as they reach their individual milestones and achievements. Outside of the classroom, Ms. Erin enjoys reading, hiking, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Lexy joined the Goddard School of Arnold in November 2023. Ms. Lexy has 6 years of experience working in early childhood and holds her CDA. When she is not working, Ms. Lexy enjoys watching the children grow and learn in their ways. Seeing them succeed in tasks as they get older and growing individual personalities. When Ms. Lexy is not working, she enjoys spending time with her family and doing fun things together.

Ms. Kaleigh joined the Goddard Arnold team in September 2022. She is new to the child care field, but enjoys children and making connections with them. Ms. Kaleigh enjoys getting to see so many firsts for the children and be apart of their learning experience. In her spare time, Ms. Kaleigh enjoys painting and anything arts and crafts.

Ms. LaCrisha joined the Goddard School of Arnold in August 2024. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience in the early childhood development field. Ms. LaCrisha holds her 90-hour certification in infants and toddlers and her CDA. Her favorite thing about working in the field is her meaningful impact on the children's lives. When she is not working, Ms. LaCrisha loves playing video games, watching horror movies, and being outdoors with her family.

Ms. Sand joined our school in July 2023. She comes to us with 7 years of experience working with young children. Ms. Sand completed her 90-hour Infant and Toddler certification from Howard Community College and has two additional years of Early Childhood Education. Her favorite thing about working with young children is seeing them smile when they finally figure out a problem and start understanding cause and effect. In her free time, Ms. Sand likes to play video games, do martial arts, and hang out with her fiance and dog, and cat!

Ms. Morgan joined our school in December 2023. She has over 5 years of experience working in the early childhood field. including numerous years working in the childcare center at the Dover Airforce Base. Ms. Morgan loves watching the children grow and helping them learn new things! She enjoys hearing their take on the events around them. In her free time, Ms. Morgan enjoys playing games with friends, reading, writing, and going to the movies.

Ms. Sierra joined The Goddard School of Arnold in August 2024. She had over 4.5 years of experience working in the early childhood field. Ms. Sierra's favorite thing about working with children is to see their imaginations and their creativity. When she isn't working, Ms. Sierra likes to spend time with her family and friends.

Ms. Lauren graduated from Geneva College with a Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services along with concentrations in education and psychology. Ms. Lauren has over 12 years of experience teaching in the field of early childhood education. She enjoys watching her students meet their developmental milestones and seeing their smiling faces every day. In addition to Ms. Lauren’s love for teaching, she also enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, ballroom dancing, and playing boardgames with her family.

Ms. Dakota started with us in December 2023. She comes to us with an Associate's degree from Urshan College. Ms. Dakota has 10 years of experience working in the early childhood field. She loves seeing the children learn and watching their personalities grow. When she is not working with children, she enjoys spending time with her family and crafting.

We happily welcomed Ms. Morgan to the Goddard School of Arnold in August 2023. Ms. Morgan has four years of experience working in a child care center and was also a nanny two years prior to that. Ms. Morgan's favorite thing about working with young children is watching their little minds shape them into big strong individuals. In her free time, Ms. Morgan loves to go on walks with her family and dog.

Ms. Jordan joined our school in December 2023. She comes to the Goddard School of Arnold with over 7 years of experience working with children in the early childhood field and over 2 years of experience in Child Development. Ms. Jordan's favorite part of working in the field is seeing the smiles on the children's faces as they accomplish something and being a part of their lives as they grow up to do great things. Ms. Jordan likes to spend time with her family and friends in her free time.

Ms. Sam joined the Goddard School of Arnold in May 2024. She comes to us with over 15 years of experience caring for children in the early childhood stage. Ms. Sam has her 90-hour certification in Preschool. She loves having the opportunity to teach children new things and to help them express their creativity. In her free time, Ms. Sam loves to walk trails, camp, hang out with friends and family, and is an avid photographer.

Ms. Niya joined The Goddard School of Arnold in July 2024 and she joins us with over a year of experience in the early childhood field. Ms. Niya's favorite thing about working with children is helping them learn new things and watching them become more independent. She loves how silly children are and how they will find joy and laugh at everything. She loves doing art projects with them and truly believes that it is a wonderful way to express yourself. Ms. Niya enjoys reading to young children, believing that her love of books and reading started when she was young. She hopes to be able to inspire a love of reading in the children she gets to work with. In her free time, Ms Niya loves to read, play board games, and sew. She also enjoys attending and hosting tea parties with her friends.

Ms. Ana joined the Goddard School of Arnold in November 2023. She comes to our school with over 8 years working in the early childhood field. She is currently working towards her degree in Child Education from Liberty University. Her favorite thing about working with young children is watching them grow and the relationships she forms with them along the way. In her free time, Ms. Ana loves to travel and try new foods.

Ms. Gabriela joined the Goddard School of Arnold in December 2023. She comes to us with 4 years of child development courses under her belt and several years working in the early childhood field. Ms. Gabriela loves to watch them learn and explore their growing personalities. When she is not at work, Ms. Gabriela enjoys doing anything related to estheticians.

Ms. Leah joined the Goddard Arnold team in October 2021 after spending 3 years at another Goddard school in the area. She holds a BA in Communications and her CDA in preschool education. Ms. Leah enjoys watching the children learn new skills, feel a sense of accomplishment, and develop their own unique personalities. Ms. Leah is a certified Yoga instructor and enjoys sharing this passion with her class. In her spare time Ms. Leah enjoys spending time with her family and being outdoors.

Ms. Keiya joined the Goddard School of Arnold in February 2024. She comes to our school with over 6 years of experience working with young children. Ms Keiya has interned in numerous schools for children from kindergarten to 5th grade, as well as, working in after-school programs for children of all age groups. Ms. Keiya's favorite part of being a teacher is seeing the children develop and grow as they put all of their enthusiasm into their learning. In her free time, Ms. Keiya enjoys bowling, watching movies, and traveling to the Bahamas to spend time with her family.

Ms. Gretchen joined our Goddard School of Arnold team in March 2023 after working 3 years in a licensed childcare program and working as a nanny and therapeutic aide. She has her Bachelor's degree in Educational Studies in Special and Elementary Education from Western Governors University. Ms. Gretchen loves watching the children’s curious minds at work and seeing how every day can be magical through their eyes. In her spare time, Ms. Gretchen enjoys drinking coffee, adventuring with her husband, son, and daughter, and spending as much time outside as possible.

Ms. Angela joined the Goddard Arnold team in August 2022. She is currently enrolled in college with a major in Elementary Education. Having completed child development classes in high school, Ms. Angela felt joining the Goddard team would be an excellent way to utilize her knowledge and prepare her for future teaching in a public school classroom. Ms. Angela enjoys watching children become more knowledgeable about the world around them. In her spare time, she likes playing volleyball, taking her two dogs for walks, and spending time with her family.

Ms. Katie joined The Goddard School of Arnold team in September 2022, after working at another Goddard School in the area for 11 years. She has a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education from Salisbury University and has her teaching certificate. Ms. Katie loves the natural curiosity children have toward the world around them, and the excitement they show when coming into the classroom and learning new things. In her spare time, Ms. Katie enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and watching movies.

Ms. Cailyn joined the Goddard Arnold team in September 2022 as a high school intern working to complete the hours needed for early childhood education certification. Ms. Cailyn loves seeing children's individual personalities shine and listening to the imaginative conversations that happen throughout the day. In her spare time, Ms. Cailyn enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and dog. She also enjoys shopping and playing basketball.