Our Teachers

My name is Aileen Connolly. I reside in Doylestown with my husband, Brian, and my daughter, Grace. I graduated from Thomas Edison State College with a degree in Finance and worked in the Banking field for over twenty years. My daughter attended The Goddard School in Jamison for four years. I was so pleased with the school and the program that I left my career in banking to buy The Goddard School at The Farm in February 2006. Kara, Cathie, the school's exceptional faculty and I have worked together to develop our program to provide the highest level of excellence in education and care. I am proud to be the owner of the best Goddard School in the country.

My name is Marin Flynn and I am the Educational Director here at The Goddard School. I graduated from The University of Pittsburgh with a Master of Education Degree. I hold a Pennsylvania Professional Certificate and have a wealth of teaching experience, including Early Childhood Education. I most recently taught 6th and 8th Grade Math in the Philadelphia School District. I am excited to start a new career path directing our school and helping your children grow and learn and develop a love of learning!

Hello! My name Cathie Forbes and I have been with The Goddard School since Feb. 2013. I started off my journey in the Infant room as an assistant, then on to PreTods. I became the lead teacher in the Toddler class in 2015. While being the toddler teacher, I earned my CDA credential. In 2018, I became the Assistant Director. I took a chance in 2013 applying to The Goddard School and found my passion! It is rewarding for me to come to work every single day because of your children and my coworkers!

My name is Holly Snyder and I am the Lead Teacher in the Infant Room. I graduated on the Dean's List from The Art Institute of Philadelphia. I have been married to my husband, Leonard, for 33 years and we have five children. Kelyn, Joshua, Katie, Christian and Jared. I have been working with children for 13 years. My hobbies include Photography, Art and Sewing Quilts. I love animals and children. Teaching and taking care of children is an honor!

Hi, my name is Yaneisa Rodriguez. I started with The Goddard School August 2019. I have been an Assistant in the Infant room, Pretoddler room and now the Lead in the Pretoddler class. I am currently enrolled in the CDA Program in which I will earn my Child Development Associate Credential in Infants and Toddlers. I was born in Puerto Rico and moved to the United States in 2009. I have two beautiful children Yanielis and Jose. It has been so rewarding to care and watch the children grow and learn. One of the best decisions I ever made was coming to work for The Goddard School!

Hello! I am the Lead Teacher in the Toddler Room. I attended Penn State University where I received a Bachelor's Degree in Music and Theater. While working as an Assistant Teacher at a children's theater school, I discovered that I had a passion for helping children grow and decided to transition into Early Childhood Education. Currently, I am working towards my CDA credential and expect to complete it by the summer of 2025. As a teacher, I love experiencing special moments in the classroom and seeing the children progress as they become confident and capable human beings!

Hey there, I'm Jennifer Lopez (yes that's my real name). I started working full time after high school and I am currently planning on attending Bucks County Community College to pursue a career in Education. I currently live with my little sister here in Doylestown. At a young age, I'd volunteer at my local church and that's the first place I got the opportunity to work with kids. I'm a fan of hiking and exploring nature trails. I also love watching documentaries about science and nature. I believe staying curious gives us a sense of new learning opportunities and experiences.

Hi, my name is Kathryn Klisch. I am the Head Teacher in the Toddler Classroom. I have been with The Goddard School since October, 2009. Before Goddard, I worked at Home Depot for 10 years as a Kitchen Design/Installer. I have three children; Lexi, Julia and Shayne. I love being a mom and knew this was my calling when I started here. I just love children! In my free time I love to run and workout.

Hi Gang, my name is Denise Mokrynchuk and I'm the new PreK Teacher! I'm so excited to be teaching with Miss Donna AGAIN...she's one of my favorite people! I graduated from Lock Haven University with a Bachelor's in Education and a minor in Children's Literature. I've been teaching Preschool for over 20 years and 10 years in private and public schools.

Hi, my name is Cassidy Mendham and I am the Kindergarten Teacher here at the Goddard School. I have been working as an assistant teacher at the Goddard School since May of 2022, and I am so happy to be transitioning to this new role. I graduated from Liberty University with a Bachelors degree in Elementary Education in December of 2022. I previously held a Math Teaching Assistant position within the Pennridge School District. I have a passion for education and helping children learn and grow. I am so excited to continue my teaching career at the Goddard School! 

Hola! My name is France Rivera and I started with The Goddard School October of 2017. It is a pure joy coming to work everyday! I get many rewards from teaching the babies and watching them grow and achieve many milestones. I am currently working on my CDA Credential in the Infant/Toddler age groups. I have three children, Kaylee, Jayleen and Alex.

Hi my name is Donna Drakeley, I have been teaching Preschool for over eight years. I started with The Goddard School in May of 2016. I am a mother of two, Ryan and Erin. I live in Doylestown with my husband Matt. In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family, walking with friends and vacationing at the beach.

Hi, my name is Caroline and I am the Assistant Teacher in Toddlers! I was the Assistant Teacher in the Toddler classroom for four years, and this age group is so much fun. I love that I get the opportunity to help children blossom and grow into the best versions of themselves. I am currently working on my Associates degree at Bucks County Community College, and I hope to go on to get my Bachelors degree in Education! I live in Doylestown with my husband Trevor and our two sons, Cayden and Jayce, who both attend Goddard. They absolutely love it, and so do I! I am so glad that I found the Goddard School!

Hello, my name is Yanna O'Donnell and I am one of the teacher's assistants at The Goddard School. I started here in October of 2022, after working with children in a variety of settings. I live in Doylestown with my fiancé, Teryll. I love teaching children and seeing how they grow over time as they learn throughout the years. You really get to see what the world is like through a child by connecting with them. On the side, I enjoy babysitting and spending time with friends and family.