Our Teachers

I have been the original owner of The Goddard School (Polaris) since 1999 and I'm an on-site active presence in the school daily. After earning my Bachelor’s degree from Miami University in 1994, I marketed technology used for education for DataBeam Corporation, Lotus Software, and IBM's eLearning division. I am the principal of this charter school. The Goddard School (Polaris) operates both as a private preschool and a non-public charter elementary school under the Ohio Department of Education. I have an amazing wife, Teresa, and two beautiful step-daughters, Breia and Mariah, and fun & energetic granddaughter, Scarlett. My wife is a top realtor in Central Ohio (LuxeHomeTeam.com), Breia is also a realtor and a buyer's agent on Teresa's team and Mariah is an esthetician and entrepreneur with her new collective, Raw Beauty, in Grandview. Scarlett is a student at our school and our #1 product tester! We all enjoy a very active family life.

Miss Kelly grew up in Bryan, Ohio and graduated from Ohio University with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fine Arts. Later she went back to school at Ohio Dominican University to obtain her Ohio teaching license. Kelly has teaching experience with children from infancy to school-aged. She joined Goddard as a Lead Teacher, and within 5 years has held the roles of Lead Teacher, QA Liaison, Assistant Director, and now Director.

I am so excited to advance within the Goddard Family! I have an Associates degree from Columbus State and over 4 years experience working with our youngest group, the infants! I am eager for a new challenge and the opportunity to learn a whole new world in administration.

I have four children of my own and three very active dogs. I have worked with children as a stay at home mom, as a private nanny, and while running my own in-home daycare. I'm so excited to be working with your little ones at Goddard.

I have been working with children for 20 years, from infants to school-age, specializing in Infants for the past ten years. I attended Columbus State where I was enrolled in their Early Childhood Development Education program. I am currently enrolled in the CDA, Child Development Associate program, through Action For Children Columbus. I have a 16 year old named Luke, and a beagle named Abbey who keeps me very busy! I am a huge OSU fan, and I grew up in the Columbus/Westerville area. I look forward to getting to know your children, and I am excited for the new adventures we will experience together.

I am a wife, momma of four, and a nana to five grandchildren. I have worked with children of all ages for over 35 years. The last 15 years I have been with infants. I love to cook, sing, play piano, and I try my best to practice keeping my mind, body, and soul healthy. I'm so excited to start here and be a part of the Goddard family!

I have been working with children ever since my nephew was born 11 years ago. Outside of work you can find me being as active as possible, whether that's in the gym or playing basketball. I also love anything Disney or Marvel. I am so excited to be working with your children at our Goddard School!

I'm from Tamilnadu, India and have my masters in Mathematics and bachelor's in Education. I have always loved working with kids and enjoy teaching math. I have a 9 year old son and 5 year old daughter.

I am currently attending The Ohio State University to get my Bachelor's in Psychology. I really enjoy working with kids and have been nannying and watching kids for over 5 years. In my free time I love being outside and spending time with my friends!

I'm a sophomore at the University of Cincinnati studying business and education. I have been working with children for 3 years now and I cherish all of the knowledge they have given me. I am very excited to help children learn and grow here at Goddard!

I have lived in Columbus my whole life. I have a dog named Leo after the Ninja Turtles. I have volunteered for my church's nursey for 10 years and I have previously worked in Early Childhood Education for over 4 years. Prior to that I had babysat children for 5 years. My ultimate goal is to be a special education elementary teacher.

I am from Chennai, India, and have my bachelors in Commerce and masters in Business Administration. I have two kids of my own. My hobbies at home are cooking, watching movies, listening to music, and spending time with my family! I love working with children and am very excited to meet the Toddlers in my room!

I was a Therapeutic Program Worker for 4 years but decided I want to come back to working with kids. I want to continue my education soon so I can teach in Special Education. I have two cats, Cornbread and Goober. In my free time I love to hang out with my friends and with my boyfriend, Boston. I also love watching hockey. Go Bruins! I'm excited to be working with Goddard and even more excited to help your kids learn and grow.

Hello! I moved to Columbus from Mumbai, India 2.5 years ago. I have two lovely children of my own. I have completed my MBA in Human Resources. During a sabbatical, I started tutoring young children and gradually developed a strong liking for working with youths. I then pursued a diploma in Early Childhood Care and Education. I enjoy arts and crafts and love to create items with clay and ceramic. I am excited to start my teaching career here at The Goddard School.

I hold a Child Development Associate degree and have two years of experience working in an early learning center with children aged two to five. I am excited to start this new chapter and look forward to seeing your children grow and thrive during their time with me!

I studied early childhood at Central Ohio Technical College. I absolutely love teaching children and supporting their growth! At home, I am the middle child of 5 siblings. I love animals and have a pet Bunny named Noel. I am excited to contribute to the nurturing and educational environment.

Hello, my name is Miss Nithya. I have my Bachelor's Degree in computer science from the University of Madras. My perfect family consists of my husband and two little girls. Once a mother, always a mother. With this instinct, I decided to work with children and try to impart what I know. I love working with children and learning from their creative point of view. I am excited to grow with these little learners!

I come from a very orthodox and traditional Indian Family. I came to the U.S. 8 years ago. I love taking care of children, and have two of my own, ages 8 and 5. I l like going on vacation with my family, especially long road trips. I like to watch movies and listen to music in my free time.

I have my Child Development Associates degree that focuses on preschool aged children. I continue to build my ECE education and knowledge by attending a variety of early childhood training courses. I enjoy my classroom that is always full of life and developing lifelong learners. I offer the "Hooked on Phonics" tutoring here at the school and I'm known for being a bit of a Buckeye fan.

I have a lovely family with two children who keep me very busy with their various activities. I am from Indore, India and have my Bachelors in Computer Science. I have taught so many kids our Indian language, Hindi. I love working with children and seeing their eyes light up when they discover something new! In my free time I enjoy cooking, watching movies, scanning Pinterest for cool ideas, doing yoga, and spending time with my family.

I have my Bachelor's in electronics. I worked as a Medical Transcriptionist for 5 years. I have two great kids at home. I have grown a passion for learning about children's development and found a job as a teacher in early childhood. I am excited to work with the children and families here at Goddard. I am happy to be a part of their growth and development. In my free time, I love to hang out with my family, travel to new places, and experience new cultures!

I am so excited to return to the classroom and teach your children! For the past eighteen years, I have worked with children in an active learning environment as a camp counselor, teacher, museum educator, tutor, and most recently as the Managing Director of Huntington Learning Center in Lewis Center. I grew up in Greensboro, NC, and then decided to move 500 miles away for college. In 2010, I graduated from Xavier University with my BS in Montessori Elementary Education and a Minor in Theatre. I have 3 cats and 1 dog - I absolutely love animals! I have a younger brother, Alex, who lives in Mexico City. Some of my favorite hobbies include reading, painting, photography, embroidery, exploring nature, theatre, streaming documentaries, and writing. My favorite book is "Little Women." I love Star Wars and Tudor England. I am a proud auntie to all of my best friends' children. I am a Life Time Member of Girl Scouts and a Gold Award recipient (highest award in Girl Scouting).

Namaste! My name is Pinki. I am originally from Gujarat, India, and moved to the US in 2004. Although my background is in entrepreneurship, I like to be with kids and learn together. I have a supportive husband and 2 kids of my own. As a mother, I like to bring my experiences in parenting and coaching to work to support the growth of the children here at The Goddard School.

I am 20 years old and currently attend The Ohio State University. Go Bucks! I have been working with children for many years, from babysitting when I was young to tutoring classmates as I got older. I have a cat named Meg, who is my pride and joy. My favorite things to do are hang out with friends, try new hobbies, and watch Netflix! I am so excited to start my teaching journey here at The Goddard School!

I am currently studying Nursing as a first year student at Otterbein University. I have been babysitting/nannying children, specifically babies and toddlers for almost 8 years now. I really enjoy working with babies and in the future I want to be a registered nurse in the NICU. I love meeting the new families and helping children learn and grow.

I have seven brothers and was raised just outside of Licking County. I am currently looking at new options to continue my college education, but am leaning towards MTSU for a focus in Elementary School Counseling. I have mentored with my mom, who is an Intervention Specialist, since I was young and felt the calling to teach children right away! I am so excited learn and grow with the children here at The Goddard School!

My husband and I recently moved here from Philadelphia where I graduated from Temple University with a degree in Psychology. In school I took many Child Development classes which solidified my love for working with children. I have also spent years as a summer camp staff member and a nanny which is where I quickly found working with children to be extremely fulfilling! Outside of work I enjoy frisbee in all forms, board games, reading and writing, as well as attending church. I am so excited to help your children learn and grow!

Hi, my name is Erin! I am in my 3rd year as an Intervention Specialist in Columbus. I have worked in child care for 6 years now. I enjoy working with children of all ages and watching them learn and grow. I have a dog and a cat, love going to Blue Jackets games, watching football, and playing the guitar!