The Goddard School of Pasadena

Bios

• Mrs Sandra

  Welcome to the Goddard School of Pasadena! Our school offers the best preparation for social and academic success for children 6 weeks to 5 years of age. Your child will be engaged in multiple opportunities each day to develop his or her natural curiosity through exploration and play at our school. Our collaborative work environment and pursuit of quality improvement has earned our school the Goddard Educational Excellence Award two years in a row! Worklife balance is extremely important in this busy world of balancing our careers and family time. Our open door partnership and daily communication with our families are a big part of our school's ongoing success. Quality Assurance stringent guidelines provided by Goddard Systems Inc. guarantees the safety and security of your child in our care. Our goal is that every parent will enroll their child with the peace of mind and complete confidence that their child will be loved while being apart of our Goddard Family. A nurturing environment promotes a passion for literacy, science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics. The proven success of the Goddard School over the past 30 years has provided the best childhood preparation for social and academic success. Our children are provided with a strong foundation with good manners, the importance of kindness, inclusion, and respect for each other. A longitudinal study shows 97% of parents are still satisfied five years after their children have graduated from the Goddard School. Graduation is one of my favorite events at the school each year as I am so proud of our graduates at the Goddard School of Pasadena. We are grateful to serve the children, parents and Pasadena community with a magical place to have their children grow up each year!

• Jordan

  Ms. Jordan is our Educational Director. Ms. Jordan comes to us with previous experience working with children and has been with us since 2016. She has completed the 90 hour preschool certification and has earned her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has a passion for working with preschool students and is very excited for the opportunity to watch them grow and learn! Ms. Jordan earned the Preschool Teacher of the Year Award for 2022!

• Ms Kendall

  Ms. Kendall is the Operations Director of our school and joined the Goddard School in 2014. Kendall has completed her Master of Science Degree from Johns Hopkins University, her Bachelor of Arts Degree from George Washington University and has earned two Associates Degrees from AACC. She is currently working on an additional Master's of Arts in Education Leadership and Administration from George Washington University. She has earned her First Aid, CPR Certification, Medication Administration certification, her 90-hour preschool certification, 45 School Age, and her 45 Infant/Toddler Certification. Kendall has over ten years of experience working with children of various ages and is excited to have the opportunity to work with Goddard students. She enjoys talking to families each and every day to form close relationships with each family that joins the Goddard School. Ms. Kendall is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5+!

• Mrs Jessica

  Ms. Jessica is our Assistant Director who works closely with our Infant & Toddler program. Ms. Jessica began with our school as a teacher in the Infant 1 program before entering the management team. She has earned her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Ashford College. Ms. Jessica enjoys spending time at the beach and growing in her role as a management team member. Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5!

• Amanda

  • Ms. Amanda is a current Lead Teacher in our Preschool/Pre-K teaching team. Ms. Amanda is a current member of our Pre-School/Pre-K Lead teaching team. She has earned her 90-Hour teaching certification through Anne Arundel Community College. She has previously taught at another center for 5+ years! She has also earned her certification to teach ages birth-10 years in the state of Maryland. She has her MAT, and First Aid/CPR certifications.

• Ms Amber

  Ms. Amber is a current member of our Get Set/ Preschool Lead teaching team! She has earned her 90-hour preschool teaching certification, as well as her 90-hour Infant & Toddler certification. In addition, she is also qualified to teach School-Age, as she has over 5 years of experience with Parks & Recreation. Welcome, Ms. Amber!

• AnnMarie

  Ms. AnnMarie is part of our Get Set program and has earned her 45 Infant and Toddler and has earned her 90 Hour Certification. Ms. Ann Marie has earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College and is completing her Bachelor's Degree at Bowie State. She strongly believes that keeping excellent communication between parents and teachers helps promote a positive learning environment. Ms. AnnMarie has earned the Maryland Credential Level 5!

• Bansari

  Mrs. Bansari is a current member of our Infant & Toddler teaching team. She comes to us with previous experience at a local Goddard School and has earned her 45-hour Infant & Toddler certification. She has also taken the required coursework for MSDE and Goddard. Mrs. Bansari is excited to begin her journey as a Lead Goddard teacher with us, and has found a home our second infant classroom. We are excited to see what the future has in store for her! Welcome, Mrs. Bansari!

• Brandi

  Ms. Brandi is our "Get Set" Teacher! Ms. Brandi has been with Goddard since 2011! She has earned her 90 hour Preschool certification, School Age certification as well as Infant/Toddler certification. Ms. Brandi also has First Aid/CPR certifications. She has a passion for working in a childcare setting. Ms. Brandi strongly believes a strong educational foundation will allow all students to meet their academic potential. Ms. Brandi has earned the Maryland Childcare Credential Level 3!

• Brianna

  Ms. Brianna is a part of our Lead Teaching program. She loves children of all ages! She has earned her 45 Infant/Toddler and has earned her 90 hour Preschool certification from Glen Burnie High School to work in childcare and daycare settings. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). Brianna has experience in all of our classrooms, but has found a passion in teaching Preschool. She believes all children are fun, smart and need proper supervision to provide a healthy environment for learning. Mrs. Brianna is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

• Ms Brittany

  Ms. Brittany is a member of our Get Set team. She comes to us with several years of experience working with this age group and has earned her 90 Hour certification, CPR certification, and is working towards her degree in Early Childhood Education. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) in Infants & Toddlers. Ms. Brittany strongly believes in making teaching fun and fostering a creative environment for students. Ms. Brittany is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

• Denise

  Mrs. Denise is a current member of our Pre-Kindergarten Teaching Team. She comes to us with over ten years of experience working in a childcare/daycare setting and joined our program in 2023. Her passion for teaching early learners shows through her diverse education and experience. She has earned her 64-hour certification (90-hour equivalent) for MSDE. Welcome, Mrs. Denise!

• Destiny

  Ms. Destiny is a current member of our Lead Preschool teaching team! She comes to us with prior teaching experience as an ABA with students with special needs. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA) for teaching preschool. In addition, she has earned her 90-Hours for preschool, as well as her Medication Administration, ADA, and all other required trainings for the Maryland State Department of Education. She has also completed Maryland Director training. Welcome, Ms. Destiny!

• Hannah

  Ms. Hannah is a current member of our Lead Teaching team! Ms. Hannah has earned her First Aid/CPR Certification as well as Medication Administration training. Ms. Hannah has also earned her 90-hour teaching certificate for Preschool & Infant/Toddler age groups. Ms. Hannah understands the importance of a nurturing environment for all children. Ms. Hannah believes that all children deserve a STEAM based education, as it encompasses all the core learning domains.

• Ms Heather

  Ms. Heather is a current member of our Infant & Toddler teaching team. She comes to us with over 10 years of childcare experience, and has been a part of our family for several years. She has earned her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education, her 90-hour teaching certification, as well as her 45 Infant-Toddler certification. Ms. Heather pioneers what it means to be a creative teacher even for the littlest of learners. We are so thankful to have her on our team! Ms. Heather has earned the Maryland Childcare Credential at Level 5!

• Jessica

  Ms. Jessica is a part of our Lead Teaching program. She loves children of all ages! She has earned her 45 Infant/Toddler and has earned her 90 hour certification. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). She loves working with children is hoping to pursue a career in Early Childhood Education. She has loved every room in the school but especially loves our Pre-K crew. She believes all children are fun, smart and need proper supervision to provide a healthy environment for learning. Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 3!

• Jessica

  Ms. Jessica is part of our Infant/Toddler program. She is in pursuit of her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education as well as her CPR/First Aid Certification & the 90 Hour Certification. Ms. Jessica also earned her 45 hour Infant/Toddler certification. Learning and understanding comes differently for each child, so it is the teacher’s duty to provide the most diverse experience possible. She states "Respect & Kindness are very important to me because children look to their teachers for guidance and learning so it is important to understand children the best we can. I love seeing children smile and when they do, I know I am being the best educator I can be." Ms. Jessica is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 4+! Ms. Jessica was awarded the 2022 Infant Teacher of the Year Award!

• Julia

  Ms. Julia comes to us with several years of experience at a Goddard in a different state and excited to begin her career here with us! She has earned her 90 hour Infant & Toddler teaching certification as well as her ADA, First Aid/CPR, Supporting Breastfeeding, and Medication Administration training. Welcome, Ms. Julia!

• Karah

  Ms. Karah is a current member of our Pre-Kindergarten teaching team! She joined our program in 2025. Ms. Karah comes to us with over 5 years of teaching experience. She has earned her 90-hour certification for Preschool and has plans to complete them for Infants & Toddlers as well. She is currently working on finishing her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Development at HCC. She has earned all of the necessary trainings and certifications for Childcare in the state of Maryland.

• Kyra

  Ms. Kyra is a current member of our Lead Teaching team! She has earned her 90-hour certification, her 45 Infant & Toddler Certification, as well as all MSDE required trainings to qualify her for all age groups. She is also qualified to teach Preschool & School-Age age groups. Ms. Kyra comes to us with several years of experience working with children in a childcare setting and is excited to begin her career at Goddard!

• Madison

  Ms. Madison is a Lead Teacher in our Infant & Toddler program. Ms. Madison is a graduate of Glen Burnie High School where she completed multiple child development courses. She has earned her her 45 Infant & Toddler and her 90 hour teaching certification. Ms. Madison is planning on continuing her education in early Childhood Education in the near future. Ms. Madison strongly believes that all children learn differently, and they should be guided to thrive in each situation they will face. Welcome, Ms. Madison!

• Megan

  Ms. Megan comes to us with Goddard experience from another school where she was a member of the Infant/Toddler program. She brings her knowledge and experience to our own Infant/Toddler program! Ms. Megan has earned her 90 hour certification, her 45 Infant/Toddler certificate, and her CPR/First Aid certificate. She has earned her Child Development Associate in Infant & Toddler education. Ms. Megan strongly believes that infant teachers play a crucial role in early development and is passionate about ensuring all of her students have a warm, safe, and learning-rich environment to grow in. Ms. Megan has earned the Maryland Credential Level 3!

• Priyanka

  Ms. Priyanka is a current member of our Lead Teaching Team. Mrs. Priyanka comes to us with over 10 years of experience teaching in a Pre-Kindergarten setting and excited to kick off the year! She has earned her Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education from Plymouth State University. She has also earned her certification to teach ages birth-10 years in the state of Maryland. Welcome, Mrs. Priyanka!

• Reeana

  Ms. Reeana is a current member of our Preschool classroom. She is a graduate of Northeast High School where she completed the Child Development pathway where she had the chance to work with young children and loved her experience! Ms. Reeana has earned her 90-hour certification. She has plans to further her education from a local college in the field of Early Childhood Education. She has earned her Child Development Associate (CDA). Ms. Reeana strongly believes that it is a teachers duty to provide a nurturing, comfortable environment for each child in her care. Ms. Reeana is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a level 3!

• Samantha

  Ms. Samantha is our Office Assistant working alongside our management team. She earned her 90-hour certification in Child Development from Northeast High School, and her 45-hour Infant/Toddler certification. Samantha is excited to continue her education at Anne Arundel Community College. She is enjoying the opportunity to work in a childcare setting with professional staff members to help her learn and grow as an educator. Welcome, Ms. Samantha!

• Samantha

  Ms. Samantha comes to us with experience working with students at the local high school and also babysitting her cousins. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification for Preschool. Ms. Samantha is a big advocate for physical education and believes strongly that students need enrichment out of the classroom to thrive in all educational areas. Welcome, Ms. Samantha!

• Tiffany

  Ms. Tiffany is a Lead Teacher in our Get Set program! She comes to us with over 5 years of experience teaching with Goddard and is excited to bring her experience to Pasadena. She has earned her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College. She has also earned many certificates required by MSDE including but not limited to ADA, Medication Administration, Basic Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR, and others. Welcome, Ms. Tiffany! Ms. Tiffany is Maryland Childcare Credentialed at a Level 5!

• Tina

  Mrs. Tina is a resource Lead Preschool Teacher for our older age groups. She has over 30 years of experience working with children. She has earned her 90-hour certification for teaching Preschool/Pre-K age groups. Mrs. Tina is excited to substitute with our program and to have the opportunity to assist in all age groups on a part-time basis. Welcome, Mrs. Tina!

• Audrey

  Ms. Audrey is currently a member of our Preschool/Pre-Kindergarten Lead Teaching team. She is currently enrolled in her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education from Anne Arundel Community College. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification in the preschool program! Ms. Audrey is excited to learn alongside our wonderful and experienced lead teachers as she forms her own path in the world of education! Welcome, Ms. Audrey!

• Ava

  Ms. Ava joins us following the completion of her diploma at a local high school. She is now working on her Associates of Arts in Early Childhood Education. Ms. Ava is excited to learn more about this career from our Lead Goddard Teachers. Ms. Ava has completed her Basic Health & safety, her First Steps Certificate, as well as several others required by MSDE. Welcome, Ms. Ava!

• Ms Chloe

  Ms. Chloe is a current member of our Preschool resource/Assistant Teaching team where she is learning alongside our Lead Teachers in Preschool 2! She is currently working on completing her high school diploma and is excited to gain experience in the world of childcare. Ms. Chloe has plans to continue her education at a local community college in the field of education. Welcome, Ms. Chloe!

• Emily

  Ms. Emily has joined the Goddard school as an aide in our Infant classrooms. She loves children and wants to work towards becoming more involved with education. Ms. Emily believes that children are different, and their differences should be catered to in order to teach them in the most effective way. She is a great part of our team and we are looking forward to seeing her grow!

• Grace

  Ms. Grace is a current member of our Assistant Teaching team. She has been assisting the Preschool 2 program and has been working on her 90 hour teaching certification for Preschool. Ms. Grace has earned her Basic Health & Safety, First Aid/CPR, Medication Administration and has over 3 years of experience in education. Welcome, Ms. Grace!

• Graci

  Ms. Graci is a member of our Infant & Toddler Lead Teaching team! Ms. Graci started with us during her High School career and has since graduated and moved into a Lead Teaching role. She has earned her 90 hour certification as well as her 45 hour infant & toddler certification. Welcome, Ms. Graci!

• Hailey

  Ms. Hailey is a current member of our Infant/Toddler teaching team. She comes to us with previous experience working in the Frederick, Maryland area at a preschool. She has earned her 45 hour Growth & Development Certification,45 hour Child Development to complete the 90 hour certification. She has also earned her 45 Infant & Toddler. Welcome, Ms. Hailey!

• Hailey

  Ms. Hailey is a member of our Get Set Goddard team! She comes to us with a passion to work with students and young learners in the childcare/daycare setting. She has completed child development at the local High School and has earned her Basic Health & Safety training, her CPR/First Aid, Medication Administration, Allergy, COVID-19, and her 9-hour communication certificates. Ms. Hailey has a very outgoing personality and is excited to help other shy students feel comfortable in their school. Welcome, Hailey!

• Helena

  Ms. Helena joins the Goddard team with prior experience working with students on a personal basis, as she has spent many years watching her nephew grow. She has earned her Basic Health & Safety training, her First Aid & CPR training, as well as several other Goddard-specific trainings. During her time with us, she has been supporting each age group through an assistant teaching role. She strongly believes having a positive attitude and a kind heart can make the world of difference in the minds of her students. We look forward to watching her grow into the role of an Early Childhood Educator. Welcome, Ms. Helena!

• Jayde

  Ms. Jayde is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Jayde is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the "Get Set" program. Welcome, Ms. Jayde!

• Jayla

  Ms. Jayla is a current member of our resource team in all age groups. Ms. Jayla comes to us while completing her Child Development Associate at a local high school. She is looking forward to learning the world of early care and teaching alongside our seasoned Lead Teachers. Ms. Jayla has a passion for music and the arts and is excited to bring this passion into the classroom. Welcome, Ms. Jayla!

• Kailey

  Ms. Kailey is currently a member of our resource team working alongside our Preschool teaching team. Ms. Kailey is still completing her child-development program at a local high school but has plans to continue her education following completion. She has been learning and growing as a preschool assistant teacher and has done such a great job! We are so thankful to have you on our team!

• Kathryn

  Ms. Katie is a current member of our Preschool teaching team. She completed her first year with us in the "Get Set" program before entering a full-time assistant teaching position in our Preschool Two program. She has earned her 90-hour teaching certification as well as her First Aid/CPR, ADA, Breastfeeding, and Medication administration training. She is looking forward to exploring the world of Preschool teaching after coming to us with several years as a private nanny for children with Special Needs. Welcome, Ms. Kathryn!

• Marissa

  Ms. Marissa is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us after school while she is currently finishing her High School Diploma. She has plans to continue her education in the world of Early Childhood Education at a local college. Until then, she is eager to learn alongside our wonderful Lead Teachers and continue to grow her own tool-kit here at Goddard! Welcome, Ms. Marissa!

• Mark

  Mr. Mark comes to us while completing his Child Development Associate through Old Mill High School! He is working on his internship hours here at Goddard and is currently a supporting teacher in our School-Age/Summer Camp program. He will become a supporting teacher in our Pre-K program this fall. Mr. Mark has earned all of his required trainings for MSDE and is excited to continue his career in the field of education. Welcome, Mr. Mark!

• Natalie

  Ms. Natalie is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Natalie is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the Infant & Toddler program. Welcome, Ms. Natalie!

• Ryleigh

  Ms. Ryleigh is currently a member of our Lead Infant/Toddler team. She has earned her Associate of Arts in Transfer studies and her 45 Infant & Toddler. She is currently working on her Bachelors of Science in Psychology from University of Maryland Global Campus. She comes to us following her graduation from a local high school where she previously worked with the child development program. She has earned her First Aid/CPR training, her Medication Administration training, and all other certifications required by the Maryland State Department of Education. Welcome, Ms. Ryleigh!

• Ryleigh

  Ms. Ryleigh is a current member of our resource team! She comes to us while completing her diploma at a local high school where she is taking Child Development. Ms. Ryleigh is excited to grow and learn as an educator in this field. She will be learning alongside our seasoned lead teacher in each age group. You can find her mostly in the Preschool/School-Age program. Welcome, Ms. Ryleigh!

• Taaliah

  Ms. Taaliah is a resource for all age groups but currently works alongside our Infant & Toddler teaching teams. She has completed her diploma at a local high school and has earned her 90 hour Preschool Certification. She is currently attending Stevenson University in the pathway of Special Education. She is excited to learn alongside our seasoned teachers during the summers and growing in her role as an educator. She has earned her CPR/First Aid certification, her Medication Administration certificate, and her allergy training. We are excited to see you grow and learn, Ms. Taaliah!