Our Teachers

Hello, we are extremely proud to be the onsite owners of The Goddard School of Clinton and of Long Hill Twp. Our own children attended the Goddard School in Clinton, and we were so impressed with Goddard’s approach to early childhood education that we decided to open our own Goddard School in Long Hill Twp in 2019. Since then, we have been dedicated to providing local families with the same high-quality education and care that our own children received. We understand that each child is unique and has their own individual needs and strengths, and we work closely with our team of early childhood educators to create a personalized learning experience for each student. Above all, we are dedicated to creating a safe and nurturing environment where children can thrive and develop a lifelong love of learning. We believe that early childhood education is the foundation for a successful future, and we are committed to providing local families with the best possible start in life.

Marissa joined The Goddard School in Clinton as the assistant director in July 2017. She earned her bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education in 2016 and has been working with children of all ages in both private and childcare settings since 2006. She has prior experience at other educational program facilities, as a preschool teacher and assistant director. In June 2022 she was promoted to the director position. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her family and watching movies.

Dominique joined The Goddard School team in 2014 and has experience working with children of all ages in a childcare setting since 1998. Dominique was the Lead Teacher in our Pre-K classroom and now works in the front office as the assistant director. She received her Child Development Associate (CDA) for Preschool/Pre-K and uses her knowledge to assist with training opportunities and the daily run of all classrooms.

Shahreen Mourad, Regional Director for Goddard Long Hill and Clinton, brings over a decade of experience in Early Childhood Education. With a Bachelor's in Finance and dual Masters in Early Childhood Education and School Building Leadership, she has successfully led educational programs across six sites. Shahreen’s student-centered approach, honed through her roles as a teacher and Assistant Principal in NYC, has driven significant improvements in social-emotional and academic outcomes. A dedicated educator and mother of two, she’s passionate about nurturing inclusive environments where every child’s voice is heard.

Carlene has been working at The Goddard School since our opening in 2013. She has been working with children ranging from infant through Pre-School for over 10 years. Since joining The Goddard School, Carlene has been working as an Assistant Teacher and is currently in our toddler classroom.

Noha joined out Goddard Clinton team in August of 2023 and has been working with children since 2013. She previously worked in the Flemington school district as an assistant teacher. Noha has her CDA in Preschool age and is currently working to get my early childhood associates degree. She has three boys, two in high school and a 5th grader, who keeps her busy with their sports and activities. She loves to read, cook, craft and travel.

Brianna joined our Goddard team in January 2023. She has an associates degree in science and has hopes to get a bachelors degree in the future. She has worked with children for over 12 years as a volunteer rugby coach. She mostly works with the younger children, about 4 years old to 8 years old. Brianna enjoys working with children mostly because she loves being able to teach them new things each day and then watch them use the knowledge and skills on their own. In her spare time she likes going to Madison Square Garden to cheer on the NY Rangers and hanging out with her family.lEAD

Miss Diana joined the Clinton Goddard team in October 2022. She came to us with over 15 years of experience working with children and in a childcare setting. She has her CDA and has worked for Goddard since 2015. Most of her experience is with infants and toddlers and her favorite part of the day is morning meeting where the day gets started! She is a mom to a 6 year old boy and in her spare time she enjoys reading books and spending time with her family.

Alexandra joined the Goddard Clinton team in August 2023 and has been working with children since 2003. She previously worked at another Goddard School for 19 years. She loves working with children because she enjoys engaging with them and teaching them new things each day. In her spare time she loves spending time with her two children, baking and playing basketball. Her favorite children's book is The Kissing Hand.

Amy began working at The Goddard School in January of 2023. She is taking this opportunity to start her career in Early Childhood Education and being able to be a part of children's learning journey. Guiding and connecting with them is such a great experience. In her spare time she loves hiking and exploring new places with her own family!

Amy is currently the Assistant Teacher in the younger preschool classroom. Amy is working on her Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Raritan Valley Community College. Amy joined our Goddard School team in 2015, and has been working with children since 2008. Amy has spent time teaching ages ranging from toddlers through kindergarten.

Victoria began at the Clinton Goddard School in February of 2024. She has been working with children all of her life as a babysitter and as a mother of four! Victoria decided to go into early childhood education because she loves working with kids. In her free time Victoria enjoys family movie nights and her favorite children's book is, I Love You Forever.

Lily Joined the Clinton Goddard School in February 2024 and has been working with children since 2022. Lily chose early childhood education because she enjoys helping children learn and explore in a safe space. In Lily's free time she enjoys walking her dog, going to the beach, reading, and spending time with her her friends and family. Her favorite book is, The Very Hungry Caterpillar by Eric Carle.

Isabel started at the Clinton Goddard School in July 2024 and has been working with children since 2020. She graduated as Valedictorian and is pursuing her Associates Degree in Pre-Medicine, in Isabel's free time she enjoys reading and spending time with her loved ones. Isabel chose early childhood education because she has always had a passion to help and care for children especially in the early stages of childhood. Isabel's favorite children's book is Rumpelstiltskin, her favorite game is four square, and her favorite song is The Wheels on the Bus.

Melanie joined the Clinton Goddard team in March of 2024! She chose early childhood education because she wants to help guide our future generations. Melanie is currently enrolled in college and in her spare time she likes to read and go running. Melanie's favorite children's book is, You Are My I Love You.

Seema joined the Goddard School in June of 2024 and has her Bachelors and Masters of Arts in Economics. Seema been working with children since 2009 when she began tutoring in arts, crafts, and Hindi before moving to NJ and working in childcare. Seema decided to work in Early Childhood Education because it reminder her of her daughters childhood and she enjoys nurturing and teaching children! In Seema's free time she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughter, traveling, cooking, and making arts and crafts. Her favorite children's book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar, the Song Move, Move, Move and Building with Lego.

Kelly Joined The Clinton Goddard School in June 2024 and has been working with children since she was 16. Kelly chose Early Childhood Education because she has always loved children and enjoys watching them develop their unique personalities, she also feels this is one of the most important stages of their lives and wants to help them learn and grow. In Kelly's spare time she spends it with her daughter Gracie who is her entire world, they like to go out on the boat, spend time on the deck, cooking, gardening and hosing dinners for their friends and family. Kelly's favorite children's book is Corduroy and enjoys playing Ring-Around-The-Rosie.