Our Teachers

Ms. Alexandra has her Bachelors Degree in Electrical Engineering from University of Central Florida and her MBA from Xavier University. She spent 10 years working as a design engineer within the Aviation industry and has been very involved in volunteer and professional associations locally. Ms. Alex has two children, Aria and Sienna.

Ms. Katie has her Bachelor's degree in Kindergarten Education and a Masters in Family Studies and Leadership from Miami University. Ms. Katie enjoys spending time with her family, shopping and reading!

Ms. Angela has a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from the University of Cincinnati and she has 19 years of experience working in the childcare field. She is an integral part of providing training and maintaining our 5-star SUTQ accreditation. Ms. Angela has 2 children, an 8-year-old boy, and an 11-year-old girl. She enjoys spending time with her family and doing challenging puzzles.

Ms. Teresa is a National Goddard Teacher of the Year Award recipient! She was the Lead teacher in our Pre-K classroom from 2003 to 2019. Prior to working for Goddard, she was employed at the Butler County Head Start program for 7 years as a Preschool teacher and Case Worker.

Ms. Brandee was born and raised in Pickerington, Ohio. She has her Associates of Applied Science Degree in Early Childhood Education and has been working in the field since 1993. During the span of her career, Ms. Brandee has had experience working in many diverse programs with children of different ages and educational needs. Ms. Brandee looks forward to bringing all her knowledge and experiences to the Goddard Team!

Ms. Kim has 30 years of experience in the Childcare field. Ms. Kim has had several roles with various responsibilities from Assistant Teacher to Lead Teacher and Assistant director. Ms. Kim Enjoys spending time with the children and helping the community.

Ms. Terri is new to the field of child care but has a passion for working with children. She is a mother of 4 children; 2 girls and 2 boys who all currently attend Goddard. She is currently pursuing her Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Christian Counseling with a minor in Parenting and Adolescent Development at Liberty University, and later plans to get a Master’s Degree in Marriage and Family counseling. Ms. Terri has always dreamed of starting a non-profit organization to serve families and individuals in need. She enjoys playing volleyball, working at the barn and riding horses in her spare time.

Ms. Nicole has 2 years of previous experience working in childcare. She graduated in Goshen High School in 2022 and has worked with children of all ages. Ms. Nicole enjoys being around younger children and watching them grow. Ms. Nicole has 3 older brothers and multiple nieces and nephews that she enjoys spending her free time with. She loves to travel and visit all kinds of new places. Her favorite food is tacos, and she has a Guinea Pig named Winnie!

Ms. Meg comes to Goddard with 9 years of experience working in Child Care and also has taught dance and Gymastics classes as well. Her Favorite part of teaching is dancing and singing with the kiddos in the classroom. In her free-time, Ms. Meg loves painting, hiking, reading, and playing with her cat, Ellis.

Ms. Haley graduated from Laurel Oaks Career Campus in 2019. She went to Laurel Oaks for early Childhood and worked with preschool aged children for 2 years. Since graduating, Ms. Haley has worked with both younger and older toddlers. In the future, Ms. Haley wants to become an elementary school teacher. Ms. Haley has 1 brother and 1 half-sister and currently lives with her fiancé and her dog, Nova. She is so excited to be a part of the Goddard School staff!

Ms. Sierra was born in Knoxville, TN and has lived in Ohio for most of her life. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education, and has been working with children of all ages since 2012. She has two dogs named Boo Bear and Apollo, and a cat named Tigger. Ms. Sierra loves to travel and has been to London and Paris on vacation-She hopes to travel to Ireland in the future! She loves music and her favorite singer is Harry Styles. In her free time, Ms. Sierra loves spending time with family and her daughter outdoors, camping, singing, Starbucks, going to concerts, and traveling.

Ms. Tina comes to Goddard with at least 10 years of experience working in childcare. In addition, Ms. Tina has a background in interior design from The University of Cincinnati and Raymond Walters Campus. She loves spending time with her 3-year-old granddaughter! In her free time, she loves creating art, inspirational writing and party planning. Ms. Tina is very family oriented, and loves working with children to spark their imagination and help their minds grow!

Ms. Taylor is currently attending school at Penn Foster University to obtain her degree in early education and her teaching license. Outside of work and school, Ms. Taylor enjoys spending time with her family and friends, going shopping, being outdoors and babysitting. Ms. Taylor has 3 siblings and 2 younger nephews. She currently lives at home with her mom and their 2 dogs; Enzo and Daisy.

Ms. Charisse (Ms. Risse) comes to Goddard with 6 years of experience working as a preschool and Kindergarten Teacher at Cincinnati College Preparatory Academy and Hamilton County Math and Science Academy. She graduated from Miami University with a Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education and has a current Ohio Teaching License certifying her to teach preschool to third grade. Ms. Reese has two grown children that she home school until they were both in college. We are so excited to have her education and experiences in our program!

Ms. Nina comes to Goddard with 7 years of experience working in the field of early childhood education. she graduated from The University of St. Louis in the Philippines with a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary education and a focus in Music, arts, physical education and health. Ms. Nina loves working with young children and is committed to creating a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment. She also loves dancing as it is both her hobby and her passion!

Ms. Jennifer is the Lead teacher in the toddler room, she has her Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education from Sinclair University. Ms. Jennifer has over 30 years experience working with young children. Ms. Jennifer joined The Goddard School in 2013. She enjoys traveling, reading, and staying active in her church.

Ms. Abby comes to Goddard with 4 years of experience working in field of early childhood education. She loves working with young children and loves to help them grow and learn. She is currently attending Northern Kentucky University majoring in psychology. She is originally from Pikeville, Kentucky and recently moved to the area to be closer to family. In her free time, Ms. Abby loves to play sand volleyball and she loves to read.

Ms. Divya comes to Goddard with a little over a year of experience working in child care with preschool and school age children. She has a bachelors degree in IT and a masters degree in multimedia. Ms. Divya enjoys spending time with friends and family. In her free time, Ms. Divya loves creating art, cooking, and decorating her home. Ms. Divya loves working with children and watching them learn and grow so much!!

Ms. Nitza is a passionate and dedicated Preschool Spanish Teacher with over two decades of experience in the field. Born and raised in Bucaramanga, Columbia, Nitza has always had a love for language and education. She uses a variety of techniques to create an interactive Spanish environment and her goal is not only to teach her students the Spanish language, but also to expose them to the rich culture and traditions of Latin America's countries. Nitza will foster a supportive and inclusive environment where all students feel comfortable and valued. We welcome her to our teaching staff and are delighted to have her join our exceptional team of teachers!!