The Goddard School of Laurel Springs

Bios

• Ms Alexis

  Ms. Alexis attended The Goddard School for after school care when she was a young child. She joined Goddard in 2013 and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Liberal Studies with a minor in Education from Rowan University. Her goal is to create a safe and nurturing environment that allows all of the children in her care to become well rounded individuals!

• Ms Deanna

  Miss Deanna is our Education Director and joined Goddard in 2020 with an Associate’s Degree in Education and a Bachelor's degree in History. Miss Deanna has been working with Preschool and Pre-Kindergarten children for over 15 years. She believes that children learn differently and as such should be taught in the best way that works for each individual. Children should learn though play, music, exploration, and they should be given the opportunity to experience new things in a safe, loving environment.

• Mrs Rosemary

  Ms. Rosemary is our Director of operations. She comes to Goddard with many years of teaching and childcare experience. Ms. Rosemary helps run the daily operations of the school while helping to support our families and teachers. Her favorite part about her job is seeing the smiling faces of all of our students as they enter and exit the school!

• Ms Kristen

  Ms. Kristen joined Goddard in 2008 with an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Camden County College. Ms. Kristen is currently the Lead Teacher in our Older Preschool classroom. She adores working with children and teaching them new skills. Miss Kristen enjoys watching them progress throughout their learning experience!

• Ms Adrienne

  Ms. Adrienne is the lead teacher in our younger preschool classroom. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the "ah ha" moments her students have when they are being guided, encouraged and mentored for their future personal and professional lives.

• Ms Christina

  Ms. Christina is the Lead Teacher in our older preschool classroom. She has over five years of experience in childcare and loves being a teacher! Ms. Christina's favorite part about teaching is the valuable lessons she has the opportunity of sharing with her students.

• Ms Danielle

  Ms. Danielle joined Goddard in 2017 and currently attends Rowan University pursuing a dual major in Early Childhood Education, Literacy Studies, and a minor in Special Education. She enjoys working with children and always wanted to be a teacher. Ms. Danielle loves incorporating STEAM in the First Steps classroom.

• Ms Jessica

  Ms. Jess originally joined Goddard in 2016 with childcare experience in various settings. She is currently completing her CDA certification and enjoys working with every age group. "I just love how quickly the children in my class are able to learn and pick up on activities!"

• Joy

  Ms. Joy has over six years of experience in childcare and is currently pursuing her CDA certification. Her favorite part about teaching is watching the children in her class learn and grow into independent people. She loves creating lessons that will influence each child in individual ways.

• Ms Annie

  Ms. Annie has over 13 years of childcare experience and holds an Associates Degree in Education. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing the light in a child's eye when they master a new task for the first time. She loves their innocence, imagination and fascination with the world around them!

• Ms Brianna

  Ms. Bri is the Assistant Teacher in our Get Set classroom and has over eight years of childcare experience. Her favorite part about teaching is the connections she forms with each child and their parents. Ms. Bri believes that every child is unique and she enjoys experiencing each individual personality.

• Ms Jacqueline

  Ms. Jackie is currently pursuing her CDA certification in Toddler age grouping. Her favorite part about teaching is seeing her students achieve new milestones. Ms. Jackie loves incorporating STEAM activities in her classroom.

• Ms Kathy

  Ms. Kathy is the Assistant Teacher in our Infant Classroom and has over ten years of childcare experience. Her favorite part about the Infant room is helping all of the babies reach their milestones.

• Ms Rose

  Ms. Rose has been with the Goddard School since July of 2021. She has been working with children in private and child care settings for the past 10 years and is currently pursuing her CDA certification. Ms. Rose believes that all children should be taught at their own pace as well as in ways that allow them to reach optimal growth and developmental milestones.

• Tiffany

  Ms. Tiffany is the assistant teacher in our First Steps classroom. She is currently completing her degree in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Tiffany loves the ability to be creative with the children in her care and implement STEAM activities!

• Virginia

  Ms. Virginia has been in childcare since 2016 and holds an Associates Degree in Liberal Arts. She loves helping students express themselves through artwork! Her favorite part about teaching seeing the infants show large progress and growth throughout a short period of time.