Our Teachers

Kristina is the owner of The Goddard School located in Beachwood, Ohio. She brings 13 years of elementary teaching experience, 10 years of administrative experience and 4 years of college teaching experience. Kristina has obtained her Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education from Lake Erie College, Master of Arts in Elementary Administration from Cleveland State University and PhD in Early Childhood Curriculum and Instruction from Kent State University.

Dr. Robin Pettiegrew comes to us from Lakewood City Schools with a great deal of experience. She has five years teaching experience, in addition to international teaching experience having taught in China and Belize. Dr. Robin comes with six years of administrative experience, serving as both Assistant Principal and Principal. Dr. Robin received her undergraduate degree in Middle Childhood Education from Miami University, Masters’ Degree in Education Leadership and PhD in School Administration, both from Cleveland State University. She comes with over 1500 hours in school and child safety certification and training.

Ms. Dominique Fabian graduated from John Carroll University and earned her Bachelors in Arts and Sciences. During that time, she taught Philosophy to children. She received her Masters Degree in Legal Studies at Cleveland- Marshall College of Law where she majored in Health Law and Healthcare Compliance. She has worked with children for over a decade. She currently attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education classes and has obtained her CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Jessica Lidawer has a degree in Human Development and Family Studies from Kent State University. She started with The Goddard School in February of 2023. Ms. Jessica has worked with children for five years. She currently attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education classes and has obtained her certification in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Lauren has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since April 2023. She is currently an assistant teacher in the Infant 1 Classroom. Ms. Lauren has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Lauren also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.

Jessica Poe started working with Goddard Beachwood in 2023. She comes in with 12 years of early childhood experience. Jessica completed her Childhood Development Associate in 2022 . She has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Jessica also attends 20 hours or more of Child Development courses each year.

Ms. Lacey has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since July 2023. She is currently the Lead Teacher in the Infant 1 Classroom. Ms. Lacey has an Associates of Arts degree. She has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Lacey also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.

Ms. Amiyah has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since October 2021. She is currently in the Toddler 2 classroom. Ms. Amiyah is working towards her Bachelor Degree in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University. She has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Amiyah also attends 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education hours each year.

Ms. Asunta has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since August 2023. She is currently an assistant teacher in the First Steps Classroom. Ms. Asunta has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Asunta also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.

Ms. Destiny started at Goddard Beachwood in the Spring of 2024. Ms. Destiny has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard Child Development courses each year.

Miss Reilley has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since April 2024. She is currently an assistant teacher in the Infant 2 Classroom. Miss Reilley has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Miss Reilley also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.

Mrs. Maggie started at Goddard Beachwood in January of 2024. She graduated from Ohio University with a degree in Social Work. Mrs. Maggie has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Childhood Development Courses each year.

Ms. Gevena started at Goddard Beachwood in the Spring of 2024. She graduated from Kent State University with a degree in Human Development and Family Sciences. Ms. Gevena has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard Child Development courses each year.

Ms. Adriana is the Toddler 2 Lead Teacher at The Goddard School in Beachwood. Ms. Adriana has 8 years teaching experience. She has Bachelor of Science in Education from Kent State University. She attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education classes each year. Ms. Adriana has completed Health & Safety Courses in First-Aid, CPR, Recognition and Prevention of Communicable Diseases, and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Shannon started at The Goddard School Beachwood in May of 2021. She obtained her CDA credential in August of 2022. Ms. Shannon has obtained her certification in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Prevention of Child Abuse. She attends to 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education classes each year.

Mrs. Karnika started at Goddard Beachwood in the Summer of 2023. She comes to us with over 20 years' experience, teaching toddlers and preschool aged students. Ms. Karnika has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard Child Development courses each year.

Ms. Nicole started at Goddard Beachwood in the fall of 2023. She comes to us with over 15 years' experience in early childhood education. She graduated from Ashford University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Nicole has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Childhood Development Courses each year.

Ms. Sue has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since April 2023. She is currently an assistant teacher in the Get Set Classroom. Ms. Sue has over 20 years of teaching experience. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Akron and has obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Ms. Sue also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.

Ms. Amy has been with The Goddard School of Beachwood since March of 2022. She has been in the education field 13 years with 10 years of experience in the special education field. Ms. Amy is currently working towards her CDA in preschool. She also attends to 15 hours or more of Step Up to Quality continuing education each year. She has obtained her certification in CPR, Frist Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and the Prevention of Child Abuse.

Ms. Nia started at Goddard Beachwood in the Spring of 2024. She graduated from Notre Dame University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Nia has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also has completed 20 hours of Goddard Child Development hours this year.

Ms. Sarah started at Goddard Beachwood in the fall of 2022. She comes to us with over 12 years' experience, teaching grades kindergarten through third. She has graduated from Miami of Ohio University with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Sarah has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. She also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard Child Development courses.

Mr. Nick started at Goddard Beachwood in the fall of 2022. He graduated from Cleveland State University with a degree Early Childhood Education. Mr. Nick has completed training in CPR and First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Diseases and Recognition and Prevention of Child Abuse. He also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard Child Development Training courses each year.

Mrs. Fang has been with The Goddard School Beachwood since April 2023. She currently spends time assisting in all Classrooms. Mrs. Fang has a Bachelors Degree in Mathematics and Secondary Education from Shenzhen University. She has over 10 years' experience in research and math education. She obtained her certifications in CPR, First Aid, Prevention of Communicable Disease and Prevention of Child Abuse. Mrs. Fang also attends 20 hours or more of Goddard continuing education each year.