The Goddard School of Huntingdon Valley

Bios

• Colleen

  I’m proud to serve as the onsite owner and operator of The Goddard School in Huntingdon Valley. A graduate of The Pennsylvania State University, I live in Bucks County with my husband, Marc, and we are the proud parents of three daughters—all graduates of The Goddard School! Working with children is a true passion of mine. I consider it a privilege to witness their growth each day. I believe that nurturing the whole child—socially, emotionally, physically, and academically—is the key to building confident, lifelong learners. I’m honored to partner with you in your child’s early learning journey and appreciate the opportunity to be a part of their development.

• Katie

  Katie is the Director of The Goddard School in Huntingdon Valley. She graduated from The Pennsylvania State University with a Bachelor's Degree in Childhood and Early Adolescent Development. She also received a Master’s Degree in Teaching and Learning from Cabrini University and a National Director Credential through McCormick Center for Early Childhood Excellence. She has many years of experience working with children in a child-care setting and has been with Goddard since 2018. Katie lives in Bensalem with her husband and two sons, both Goddard students! She is happy to be a part of the Goddard Administration Team and have the opportunity to help your children grow. "Play is often talked about as if it is a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood."

• Lindsey

  Lindsey is our Assistant Director. She has been working in the early childhood field since 2019 and with Goddard since 2021. Lindsey is currently in school for Early Childhood and Elementary Education. She is also working towards an English as a Second Language Certification and a Special Education minor. She is excited to be apart of our Goddard family and be there to support the children while they grow.

• Abigail

  Abigail is working towards her Child Development Associates and has over 8 years of experience. She believes it’s extremely important to have a positive role model to look up to everyday and enjoys building new connections with families. Her goal is to get her Bachelors degree and teach kindergarten. She enjoys traveling with her friends and being outside.

• Alaina

  Alaina is the Lead Teacher in the Kindergarten Prep classroom. She has many years of experience working with children and loves watching them grow and learn. She has her Child Development Associates Degree. "My goal is to engage each child's individual interests and create a love of learning" Alaina 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

• Diana

  Diana is thrilled to be a part of the team here at Goddard. Having a deep passion for early childhood education and dedicated to creating a safe, nurturing, and stimulating environment for your children. Her goal is to support each child's individual growth and development through engaging activities and attentive care. She looks forward to getting to know you and your little ones and working together to ensure they have a positive and enriching experience at our school.

• Emilee

  Emilee is a Lead in our Jr. Kindergarten classroom. She has been working with children for over four years within the childcare or babysitting setting. Ms. Emilee has worked at The Goddard School since 2020. She currently has her Bachelor's Degree in Education Pre-k through 4th grade, and is working on getting her teaching certification.

• Jasmine

  Jasmine started with us in 2022. She is an assistant in our Preschool 2 classroom. She obtained her CDA through the Middle Bucks Institute of Technology with the goal of becoming a teacher. Jasmine enjoys seeing the children every day. It warms her heart to see their smiles as she walks through the classroom door!

• Melany

  Melany joined The Goddard School in 2021 and is the Lead Teacher in our First Steps classroom. She has many years of experience caring for young children. Her passion for education and willingness to help out her team members is a true asset to our school.

• Pamela

  Pam joined The Goddard School in 2023. Pam has a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education from Penn State University and has been teaching children from infants to middle school for over 25 years. Pam lives in Montgomery County with her husband Tom and three sons. Helping children gain their confidence and fostering a love of learning at an early age is what drives her every day!

• Patricia

  Ms. Tricia is a teacher in our Infant classroom and has been with Goddard since 2006! She is a graduate of Bucks County Community College majoring in Early Childhood Education and also has her Child Development Associate CDA. "It is a pleasure working at The Goddard School and spending time each day with your children" We are so thankful for all the years that Tricia has dedicated to the families of The Goddard School in Huntingdon Valley!

• Regina

  Regina is the Lead Teacher in our Get Set classroom. She joined The Goddard School in 2018 and has worked in the early childhood setting for over 18 years. Regina holds a Child Developmental Associate's Degree (CDA). "I love teaching and being a part of my student's learning journey. Every day is a great day to learn something new and exciting. I love teaching at Goddard" Regina truly cares about each child in her care and goes above and beyond to help create a positive learning environment.

• Sydney

  Sydney works in our infant room and has been dedicated to child care since 2015. She graduated from Delaware State University in 2019 with a B.A. in Education and Psychology. While she has experience with children of all ages, her true passion is caring for infants. Sydney is committed to providing exceptional care during this crucial stage of development and ensuring each baby has a strong foundation for future success!

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• Alyza

  Ms. Alyza is the Assistant Teacher in our Toddler Classroom and has been with Goddard since 2025. She is currently enrolled at Montgomery County Community College. Ms. Alyza is excited to help the Toddlers expand their imagination and learning and witness all their new experiences.

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• Desere

  Desere is an Assistant in the Preschool 2 classroom since 2024. She is currently enrolled at Holy University, pursuing a degree in Early Childhood Education with a focus on Pre-K. She is passionate about the belief that children are our future, and it is our responsibility to help them reach their full potential. Desere values creating a safe and loving environment for children, cherishing the uniqueness of each individual. She sees every day as an opportunity to learn, grow, and become better, both as an educator and as a person.

• Emily

  Ms. Emily started with the Goddard School of Huntingdon Valley in 2021 and has 3 years of experience prior to Goddard. She is our Preschool 1 Assistant. Outside of the classroom, Ms.Emily enjoys shopping and spending time with family. Ms. Emily believes in making every moment an opportunity for discovery and fun.

• Grace

  Ms. Grace is a student at Middle Bucks Institute of Technology (MBIT) in their Early Childhood Education program; she is also a senior at Council Rock High School South. Ms. Grace will graduate high school already having obtained her Preschool CDA. She works with us part-time to gain experience in the field and possibly obtain a full-time position post graduation. Ms. Grace works in multiple age groups, so you will see her all smiling all around the building!

• Kiley

  Ms. Kiley started with us in 2025. She is the assistant teacher in First Steps. She has been working in the childcare field since 2018. She loves being able to create a fun but safe environment for the children through arts and crafts, cool science experiments, or random dance parties. Kiley is passionate about working with children and helping them grow into the best version of themselves.

• Miryana

  Ms. Mira is a floater for the preschool classes. She joined The Goddard School in 2025 and is enjoying being a part of the team. She has 3 plus years of child care prior to Goddard. She looks forward to keep growing and learning a lot of new things. Ms. Mira enjoys helping the school in any way she can and being there for the children. 

• Olivia

  Olivia is the Assistant Teacher in the Get Set classroom. She has been with The Goddard School since 2020 and has many years of experience with the Toddler age group and truly enjoys being such a big part of each child's growth and learning career. Olivia loves to build relationships with the children and is so proud to make a positive impact on their lives every single day!

• Sarahjean

  Ms. Sarahjean, or you can call her Sarah, has been working in childcare since 2019, and primarily with infants. She has a Bachelor's degree in History and has always been drawn to the world of education. Working and observing infants has always been a joy for her. Witnessing and celebrating their learning moments and milestones really brings the saying “we learn something new everyday” to life. She is happy to be a part of our Goddard family!