The Goddard School of Newark

Bios

• Mr Joe

  Joe received his bachelor’s degree from Immaculata University and is an Air Force Veteran of eight years, serving overseas in England. His professional life has been devoted to innovation and strategy within the technology realm; helping companies develop road maps to continuously drive improved programs and services.Joe is thrilled to provide The Goddard School’s outstanding program to the children and families in the Newark community. He and his wife, Stacey, are raising twins of their own and recognize the importance of a safe and nurturing learning environment, which is why they chose The Goddard School. He's also an active volunteer for DFRC, Delaware Foundation for Reaching Citizens with intellectual disabilities.

• Mrs Lisa

  Lisa is the school Director and has been working in early childhood education for over sixteen years. Prior to her role as Director, Lisa was the Assistant Director, Curriculum Coordinator and Pre-K teacher. Lisa graduated from Hiram College with a degree in Early Childhood Education. Lisa loves watching the children grow and develop from babies to big kids with unique personalities and opinions. In her spare time, Lisa enjoys hiking and camping with her son.

• Mrs Ivory

  Ms. Ivory is the Assistant Director, Curriculum Coordinator. She has a Bachelor's degree in English and a Masters degree in Education from Wilmington University. She started at The Goddard School in February, 2013 as an Assistant in our Older Toddler Class and was promoted to the Infant Lead Teacher. Miss Ivory has two children, a daughter in middle school (who is a Goddard School grad) and a toddler son.

• Kamacia

  Kamacia is our Assistant Director. She has lead other schools and joined our team to help our school grow and become successful. Kamacia loves working with all age groups but has a soft spot for our infants. She has two children of her own and is busy helping them grow when she's not at school.

• Allison

  Allison is the Co-Lead Teacher in the Young Toddler classroom. She loves teaching the children self help skills and allowing them the opportunity to help in the classroom. In her free time, Ally likes to draw and create original content on Tik Tok.

• Deja

  Deja is the lead teacher in our infant room. She loves snuggling out little babies and watching them grow into confident toddlers. Deja loves doing art projects with the babies and showing them new things. She also loves getting them outside. In her free time, Deja is an active member in her church serving the the youth and participating in the choir.

• Holly

  Holly is our Get Set Lead teacher. She loves working with our two year olds and watching them grow. She is one of our potty training wizards! In her free time, she teaches dance at a local dance school and enjoys bowling.

• Lindsay

  Lindsay in the Lead Teacher in our Older toddler room. She enjoys doing art with the children and providing them with opportunities to experience new things. In her free time, Lindsay performs in local theater productions and concerts.

• Veronica

  Veronica is the Lead Teacher in our KPrep classroom. She loves helping the children learn and grow throughout their final year with us. She enjoys teaching them new things about the world and helping the learn to work together. During her free time, Veronica enjoys time with friends and loves her Philly sports teams!

• Alexa

  Alexa is our Lead Teacher in our First Steps classroom. She loves doing art with our littlest toddlers and introducing them to so many new things. Alexa likes the energy these little people bring to the world. When she is not here, Alexa is busy being a mom to her own children and exploring the world with them.

• Dani

  Dani is our KPrep assistant teacher. She enjoys working with Veronica and helping prepare our oldest children for entering school. She enjoys talking with the children and listening to their view of the world. When Dani isn't here, she is spending time with her son.

• Maddie

  Maddie enjoys working with our younger two year olds and supporting Lindsay as they work to help the children grow in their social skills and learn how to play with each other. In the classroom, she enjoys talking with the children and hearing their stories. Outside of work, Maddie loves spending time with her family and friends and can often be found at the bowling alley.

• Mayella

  As a teacher, May believes that each child is an individual. She values and develops each child's strengths, interest, skills and abilities. Her favorite children's book is "Brown Bear, Brown Bear What Do You See?". She also loves the Llama Llama series. In her down time, she enjoys spending time with family and listening to music.

• Mrs Patricia

  Ms. Patricia is an Assistant Teacher in the PreK classroom. She has worked with all age groups and has a wealth of knowledge that she shares with the children and the other teachers that she works with. Patricia enjoys doing academic activities with the children and watching them progress in their letter and number knowledge.