Our Teachers

Miss Staci began her career managing hotels in a very fast paced industry. As she began her family, she realized she wanted to be able to spend more time with her children. This is when the decision to become the owner of a Goddard School came to life. She opened her school after falling in love with the Goddard philosophy when her sons attended another local Goddard School. She takes much pride in her school and truly enjoys seeing the amount of learning that goes on each day.

Miss Melissa is our Executive Director. She has her Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood Education. Miss Melissa has worked in the field of early childhood education for over 30 years. She began her career at Goddard as a class room teacher and then moved into her role as director. She has a passion for teaching young children and laying the foundation for a love of learning. Miss Melissa is a wonderful role model for our team and brings a lot of enthusiasm to our school. Melissa has been at our School since we opened in 2003.

Lauren has worked in the field of education for over 20 years. She has a B.S. in Early Childhood, Elementary and Special Education from Gwynedd Mercy College. She loves working with young children and helping to foster a love of learning at a young age. Her passion is finding children's strengths and using these to create an excitement for learning.

Liz has worked in the field of education for almost 20 years. She has her Bachelor's Degree from Penn State in Health and Human Development. She is one of our most beloved teachers. Her lesson plans are amazing and we are astonished by the things she plans. Liz's passion for education and willingness to help out her team members is a true asset to our school.

Kara is our Technical Supervisor and is one of our amazing teachers in the infant room. We have had the pleasure of having Ms. Kara teach here since 2003. She has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. In addition to her many years of experience in early childhood education, Kara also worked at a pediatric facility for children with special needs.

Miss Steph has worked with young children for over 18 years and she has been with us since 2006. She holds a Child Development Certificate and leads our bridge classroom. She enjoys planning and getting the children involved in fun learning experiences every day. Miss Steph has an infectious laugh and brings so much joy to our school. She truly enjoys getting the children in her class ready for preschool and brings a lot of enthusiasm to our program.

Abby has over 5 years experience in early childhood. She takes much pride in watching children grow and thrive throughout the school year. You will constantly find her running around acting crazy with her students. Abby brings a lot of enthusiasm to her class and we love having her as part of our team.

Ms. Alexandra is a fabulous assistant teacher in our young preschool room! She brings an open mind, a positive attitude, and a loving heart to all our classrooms. Ms. Alex believes that a teacher should always listen to their students' needs and provide individual guidance. We are very happy to have her as part of our team!

Britney has worked in the field of education for over 6 years. Britney believes that children have an innate desire to learn and learn best through a combination of creative play and engaging lesson plans. She looks forward to getting to know each family and building a relationship with each and every one of her students. She has been a fabulous addition to our facility and currently leads the preschool .

Miss Carli has been a part of our Goddard family since 2018. Carli has her Bachelor's Degree from West Chester University and a Master's Degree from Walden University in Healthcare Administration. She is always finding new and innovative ways to engage the children in the prekindergarten classroom! Miss Carli has extensive experience working with children with special needs and is a true asset to our school.

Miss Carly has been a member of our Goddard family for over a 3 years. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Carly believes all children are different and unique in their own special way. She feels strongly that with a quality education children will have the power to change the world someday! Miss Carly creates lesson plans that build on the curiosity of her young learners.

Christy is a wonderful addition to our school! She has an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education. She is so excited to be able to be a part of each students growth and educational journey. Being in the company of children brings her joy and so much happiness. We are truly blessed to have her as part of our Goddard Family!

Miss Courtney is one of the amazing teachers in the Crocodile Classroom. She joined our team in July 2022. Courtney's patience and friendly personality welcome all who enter her classroom. We are super excited to have her as a member of our Goddard family!

Ethan has been apart of the Goddard Family since May 2022. He currently has an Associate's Degree in Early Education from Bucks County Community College and is working toward his Bachelor's degree. Ethan's creativity and love for learning make his classroom an exciting place for growing minds.

Gianna is an wonderful addition to our school. She is excited to be a part of the Goddard team because she loves making an impact on the lives of the children she teaches. She loves how the children all have fun and unique personalities. We are excited to have her share her enthusiasm each and everyday with our students!

Miss Jess is our fabulous lead teacher in our Crocodile room. She joined our team in the summer of 2024 and has a degree from West Chester University in Education. She does a great job teaching her class everything they need to know before heading to Pre-K!

Mr. Jim is one of our fabulous teacher, currently working with the Kindergarten Enrichment. He enjoys working with children and watching them develop the skills they need to be ready for Kindergarten. Mr. Jim received his Bachelor's Degree in Education from King's College where he also played NCAA D3 football. Everyday is always exciting in Mr. Jim's classroom and we are thrilled to have him as a member of our faculty.

Miss Julie is a teacher in our Aftercare classroom. She has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. She has over 17 years experience educating children of all ages. She is so excited to be a part of the Goddard family and looks forward to building relationships with the children and making a difference in their lives! We are so happy to have Miss Julie as part of our Goddard team.

Karin has worked with children for over 15 years. She always has a smile on her face and she loves working with our little ones. Karin truly cares about each child in her care and goes above and beyond to help create a positive learning environment.

Miss Melissa is an Assistant Teacher in our Zebra classroom. She has over 15 years of experience working in a childcare center and has been with us since 2019. Miss Melissa loves to build relationships with the children and is so proud to make a positive impact on their lives every single day!

Miss Omunic started with us in May 2023. She loves to work with children because she believes every child is filled with innocence and honesty. She would like to nurture them with the utmost care and always makes sure all her student's days are filled with joy and happiness. She adds true value to our Goddard family and we are happy to have her as part of our team.

Miss Sara has been with our school since August 2021. She currently has her Child Development Certificate. Sara enjoys teaching young children because each day is something new. She gets a feeling of satisfaction when children grasp a concept that she has taught them. We are truly lucky to have her as part of our team.

Sherrie is the lead teacher in our Chimp Classroom. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood. Sherrie loves that Goddard is so much more than a child care facility and has a lot to offer the children in the center. Sherri loves seeing the determination of each individual child and their eagerness to learn. We are excited to have her as a member of our team!

Miss Toby joined our team in the summer of 2024. No matter what room you find her in, she is always completely engaged with the children in the room. Whether on the floor with the toddlers or helping preschoolers during centers, she always has a smile on her face when working with young children.

Wendy has been apart of our Goddard family since March of 2022. She has a passion for helping children thrive and grow to their potential. She takes pride in the role early childhood educators have in shaping our future generations and loves making a difference. She enjoys learning and brings that enthusiasm to her classroom.

Mr. Zach is one of our fabulous Elephant room teachers. He always has a positive attitide and it is clear that he loves working with children when you walk into the room.