Our Teachers

Our teachers blend the highest education standards with nurturing care to help foster well-rounded child development.

Careers

If you want to help shape the hearts and minds of young children in a fun, nurturing environment, we’d love to have you work with us! We’re always looking for great teachers to join our family.

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Warm, Nurturing & Highly Trusted

Learning happens best in a warm and nurturing environment, which is why our teachers take the time to make sure your little one feels safe and cared for every day to help them develop a lifelong love of learning. 

Expertise & Skills

Our caring teachers are highly experienced in the best methods to support your child with teachable moments of exploration, discovery and learning each and every day. 

  •  Paul and Natalie

    Paul and Natalie

    On-site Owner
    Paul and Natalie's background are a blend of education and business management. Paul is a graduate of Concordia University where he completed his B.S. in Business and went on to pursue a Masters in Education. Paul worked for many years as a High School Language Arts Teacher. His graduate program in literacy and thesis research reinforced the extreme importance of the first several years of life in terms of long-term learning and academic success. He was looking for a way to make an impact at the earlier ages. That journey led him to Goddard. Natalie holds a Bachelor's Degree from Portland State University in Child and Family Studies and Early Childhood Education. She previously worked for over a decade as a substitute teacher for local school districts. Paul and Natalie are the proud parents of 4 boys ages 11-17. We believe very strongly that our school is the highest quality educational experience in our area. We are proud to be a part of it.
  • Ms Danae

    Ms Danae

    Director of Operations
    Danae has been working with children from infants to twelve years old since 2008. Danae has been at the Goddard School of Salmon Creek for over 10 years! She has her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood from Eastern Washington University.
  • Ms Kaley

    Ms Kaley

    Assistant Director
    Kaley earned her Bachelors Degree in Elementary Education and an endorsement in Special Education. Prior to leaving Goddard in 2015 to pursue her education full-time, Kaley was a lead teacher at our Goddard School for 3 years...she was one of our teachers when we opened in 2012. She returned in 2017 after graduating and was Lead teacher in our Pre-K class. She now serves the school as Assistant Director.
  • Ms Keani

    Ms Keani

    Program Supervisor
    Keani has her Bachelors in Children Studies from Eastern Washington University. She joined our school in 2016 and had been a lead teacher in our young toddler classrooms at our school for years. Ms. Keani now works in the office as a Program Supervisor.
  • Ms Suzy

    Ms Suzy

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Suzy has been a lead teacher at multiple ages at Goddard since 2016. Suzy earned her Associates Degree in Early Child Education at Clark College and is currently working on a Bachelors degree. She is the current Lead Teacher in our infant classroom. She is also bilingual and fluent in Spanish.
  • Ms Brooke

    Ms Brooke

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Brooke has been working with children since 2017. She received her Bachelor's Degree in Education and Learning from Pacific University. Ms. Brooke is the Co-Lead teacher in our Walking Sticks classroom. She works with our youngest toddlers, sometimes referred to as "wobblers."
  • Ms Caitlin

    Ms Caitlin

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Caitlin holds a Bachelors of Arts Integrated Studies. In addition to Goddard, Ms. Caitlin was previously a coordinator at Boys and Girls Club. She is currently a Co-Lead in our youngest toddler classroom.
  • Ms Natalya

    Ms Natalya

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Natalya joined our school in early 2022 and is currently pursuing her education at Clark College. Ms. Natalya is currently a lead teacher in Fireflies, a young toddler classroom.
  • Ms Monica

    Ms Monica

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Monica has been working in the childcare industry since 2018. Monica received her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Clark College. She is bilingual in English and Spanish. Ms. Monica is the Lead Teacher in our Dragonflies classroom (young toddlers).
  • Ms Jadyn

    Ms Jadyn

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Jadyn is the lead teacher in our Bumblebees classroom (young toddler). She has multiple years experience in the childcare industry. Ms. Jadyn is currently working on her Associates degree in Early Childhood Education at Clark College.
  • Ms Christina

    Ms Christina

    Lead Teacher
    Christina has prior experience working with young children and has worked with most all ages at Goddard. She is currently actively pursuing her formal education in Early Childhood Education through Clark College. Christina is the Lead Teacher in our Frogs classroom (ages 2-3).
  • Ms Kaya

    Ms Kaya

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Kaya has been with our school since 2022. She has her Associates Degree and is currently serving as the Co-Lead Teacher in our Frogs classroom (ages 2-3)
  • Ms Rachel

    Ms Rachel

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Rachel earned her Associates Degree in ECE and has previous experience as an ECEAP teacher. Rachel is a Co-Lead Teacher in our Turtles classroom (ages 2.5-3.5).
  • Ms Taylor

    Ms Taylor

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Taylor joined our school in 2022. She is currently working towards a degree in Elementary Education. Taylor is our Co-Lead Teacher in the Turtles classroom (ages 2.5-3.5).
  • Ms Chelsea

    Ms Chelsea

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Chelsea is distinguished as our most veteran Goddard teacher. Chelsea graduated from Washington State University in Vancouver, WA with her Bachelors of Arts degree in Psychology and a minor in Human Development. Ms. Chelsea has been a teacher at our school for over 10 years! Chelsea is the Lead teacher in our Lightning Bolts class (ages 3-4).
  • Ms Michelle

    Ms Michelle

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Michelle came to Goddard with nearly a decade of experience in licensed centers-mostly as a lead teacher. She has earned her Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education. She serves as the Lead Teacher in the Thunderclaps class (ages 3-4).
  • Ms Hannah

    Ms Hannah

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Hannah comes to us with years of experience at other licensed centers and is currently working on her Associates Degree. She has worked with several ages at Goddard and currently serves as a Co-Lead teacher in our Thunderclaps classroom (ages 3-4).
  • Ms Jess

    Ms Jess

    Lead Teacher
    Jess has over 11 years experience working with young children. Prior to joining The Goddard School, she was an Assistant Preschool Teacher at SWCCC centers in Vancouver, WA. Jess has her Child Development Associate credential and her WA State Early Childhood Education Stackable certificates. She is the Lead teacher in our Comets class (ages 4-5).
  • Ms Caroline

    Ms Caroline

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Caroline has well over a decade of experience working with Preschool and Pre-K students in a number of environments. She specializes in preparing children excellently for Kindergarten. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and a Bachelors in Teacher Education. She is a Co-Lead teacher in the Stars class (ages 4-5).
  • Ms Chrissy

    Ms Chrissy

    Lead Teacher
    Ms. Chrissy is one of our longest-serving staff members and has worked many roles. Chrissy has been working with children since she was in high school. She has her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards a Bachelors Degree. Chrissy is currently a Co-Lead teacher in our Stars class (ages 4-5).
  • Ms Angela

    Ms Angela

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Angela returned to Goddard in January after some time away. She has a particular love for the infant age and currently serves as the assistant in our infant classroom.
  • Ms Kaleo

    Ms Kaleo

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Kaleo joined our school in the beginning of 2023 and currently serves as the assistant teacher in our Fireflies classroom (young toddlers).
  • Ms Natalie

    Ms Natalie

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Natalie has grown up in the childcare industry as her Mom operated an in-home daycare. She also has served for as a nanny for multiple families. She currently is the Assistant Teacher in our Dragonflies classroom (young toddlers).
  • Ms Kadee

    Ms Kadee

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Kadee has her Associate's Degree from Clark College. She joined our school in Summer of 2022 and is currently the assistant teacher in our Bumblebees classroom (young toddler).
  • Ms Lyudmila

    Ms Lyudmila

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. (Lyud)Mila joined our school in January 2022. She is fluent in three languages and serves as the Assistant Teacher in our Lightning Bolts classroom. (ages 3-4)
  • Ms Alice

    Ms Alice

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Alice has an Associates Degree in Family Science with an emphasis on Early Childhood Education from BYU Idaho. She is the proud grandmother of 6 grandbabies, and the mother to 5 children of her own.
  • Ms Jennifer

    Ms Jennifer

    Floating Assistant
    Ms. Jennifer has over 18 years of experience working with children of all ages. She has been with us since 2014. Just prior to joining The Goddard School, she was a lead teacher for children ages 3-5 at other centers in the Vancouver and Ridgefield, Washington areas.
  • Ms Viri

    Ms Viri

    Floating Assistant
    Viri has worked with young children for over 5 years, though her focus has been with infants and toddlers. In her previous role, she was an infant teacher at WSU Pullman. Viri is bilingual, and fluent in Spanish.
  • Ms Tylar

    Ms Tylar

    Floating Assistant
    Ms. Ty has several years of experience with other centers as well as education in the field. She earned her Associates Degree and is continuing her education in Early Childhood Education. She currently supports as a floating assistant in multiple classrooms.
  • Ms Brandi

    Ms Brandi

    Floating Assistant
    Ms. Brandi joined our school in early 2022, and serves as a floating assistant. She currently supports our Turtles classroom (ages 2.5-3.5).
  • Ms Zenora

    Ms Zenora

    Assistant Teacher
    Ms. Zenorah has her Bachelor's Degree from Washington State University in Social Sciences. She is currently supports multiple classrooms as a floating assistant.
  • Ms Tammy

    Ms Tammy

    Floater
    Tammy began working with children when she was in high school. After working in a different field for many years, she decided to return to school and pursue her passion - working with children. Tammy graduated from Clark College in Vancouver, WA with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education.
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