The Goddard School of Fairfield (Stratfield Road)

Bios

• Ms Kim

  Hello Parents and Parents to Be! I am thrilled to say I am the On-site Owner at the Goddard School of Fairfield. I am very excited to be opening the school in the community I have called home for over 19 years. My husband and I are the proud parents of three boys, so I recognize the importance of providing a consistent and strong curriculum in a safe and nurturing environment. With an undergraduate degree in Sociology and a Master’s in Teaching from Seattle University I have had the opportunity to teach in both Elementary and Preschool education. I have always dreamed of opening my own childcare facility so that I could be instrumental in nurturing and shaping the lives of children.

• Ms Emma

  My name is Emma and I am so grateful to be serving the Fairfield community here at the Goddard School! I have over 10 years of teaching experience and have been working as an administrator for ECE programs for many years as well. I have a passion for early childhood development and love getting to know each individual child and their family. I believe in intentional teaching and that every child learns and develops in their own unique and special way. I attended Norwalk Community College for Early Childhood Education and Charter Oak State College for Child Studies. I also hold my Head Teacher certification and director credentials. I enjoy spending time with my two beautiful children and my husband, traveling and reading! I look forward to meeting you and your family and I am honored to be a part of your child's educational journey!

• Ms Megan

  Hi, My name is Megan and I am honored to be part of The Goddard Family. I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over 15 years. I graduated from Southern Connecticut State University with a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. I later went on to obtain a Masters Degree in Elementary Education at the University of New Haven. I have a strong passion for helping young children grow and learn. I believe that each child develops at their own individual pace and I am here to support and further their journey. In my free time I enjoy spending time with my beautiful daughter and boyfriend.

• Angela

  Hello! My name is Angela, and I am thankful for being part of the Goddard team. I’m currently attending school at Post University. I major in human services and spend much of my down time working on my assignments. I worked in childcare for several years now and love seeing children learn and grow. I enjoy spending my time with my 3-year-old son, family, and friends. I look forward to meeting you all and gaining more knowledge and experience at Goddard.

• Angelina

  Hi! My name is Angelina and I am so excited to be part of the Goddard family. I have over 20 years experience, working with children of all ages and those with special needs. I love to spend time with my family in my free time. Some hobbies I enjoy are hiking, swimming, reading and working out. I look forward to meeting you all a creating a special relationship with your children.

• Christine

  I am Ms. Christine and I’m so happy to be a teacher here at Goddard. I have been working in the childcare field for about 15 years and I’m still going strong. I have worked with many different age groups but settled into preschool. While many find this age group challenging, I find it very fun and fulfilling. My teaching philosophy is to create an environment where learning happens through play and active engagement. I’m not just their teacher, I’m also their friend. Around the classroom you can find me singing, dancing, and energetically reading. When I put my teacher hat away, you can find me singing, dancing, and reading. I am a Disney fanatic, obsessed with super heroes, and patiently waiting for my Hogwarts letter. I am finishing up a degree in early childhood education and also starting nursing school. I can’t wait to meet your children so we can actively and enthusiastically investigate the world around us and learn crazy cool new things each and everyday.

• Christine

  Hello! My name is Christine and I am thrilled to be a part of Goddard. I have been working with children for 25 years now. In that time, I have played many roles from teacher to administrator. I found that my passion lies in the classroom with the children. I have had the opportunity of working with children from infancy to high school. As a teacher, I am committed to creating a fun, safe, and inclusive learning environment for all children. Outside of work; I enjoy spending time with my two children, my husband, and our dog Penny. i am also an avid runner and hope to one day run in the NYC Marathon.

• Ellie

  Hi friends, my name is Ms. Ellie and I'm thrilled to be part of the Goddard team! I have a deep passion for working with children and find so much joy in helping them grow, learn, and discover the world around them! I believe in creating nurturing and loving environment where every child feels safe, valued, and celebrated. A few fun facts about me: I am a huge Disney fan, I love spending quality time with my family, and I'm all about making meaningful memories-both in and out of the classroom! I can't wait to meet you and start creating special moments together.

• Greshenmary

  Hello! My name is Greshenmary and I am so excited to be teaching at The Goddard School. I have nearly 20 years of experience working as an Early Childhood Educator. I earned my Early Childhood certification at Housatonic Community College along with my AD in Child Development. I hold my Head Teacher Certification through the State of Connecticut and am currently a member of (NAEYC) & (CTAEYC). I've had the opportunity to work with children of all ages and abilities. I am passionate about working along children and their families, helping them to achieve goals and milestones. Fun fact, I am bilingual, my first language is Spanish as I was born on the island of Puerto Rico. I love spending quality time with my sons and family. I enjoy walking, biking, hiking, and boating.

• Julia

  Hello families! My name is Ms. Julia and I am super excited to have joined the Goddard School! I was born in Poland and speak Polish fluently. I have a big golden retriever at home named Kasper and a cat named Kuba. I am currently finishing up my degree in Psychology Early Childhood Development. I have four years teaching experience with children from infant to pre-k. I have always had a passion to help students learn, grow and develop. I strive to make school a fun and exciting learning experience for them.

• Kayla

  Hello! I am Miss Kayla. I have been working with children since I was 14 years old. I have been working in the early childhood field for 5 years. I graduated from Fairfield Warde Highschool I attended HCC for early childhood development and behavioral sciences for 2 years. I will be continuing my schooling in the early education field. I enjoy thrift & antique shopping, movies, art and a good laugh.

• Liazha

  My name is Liazha and I am very excited to be a part of The Goddard Team! I have been working in Early Childhood Education for over five years. I believe children can achieve anything they put their mind to! Every time a child learns something, they create a new opportunity for growth. I am thrilled to be a part of this special time in their lives. In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my son, writing poems, painting and watching HGTV!

• Maureen

  Hello Families! I am so pleased to be a part of The Goddard School of Fairfield. I have a background predominately in Early Childhood Education but also in broadcasting, advertising, and as an Executive Assistant. My teaching background includes five years working as a nanny to twin girls and another family for three years with two sets of identical twins. I have worked in several child care centers working with Infants and Toddlers. I am currently learning how to play acoustic guitar and love performing in community theatre. I have two grown children, daughter Lauren and son, Ryan. “I enjoy teaching your child songs, sign language, reading stories, and watching them change and grow every day. I am happy to have the opportunity to love and nurture your child. They really bring a joy to my heart!”

• Meghan

  Hello! My name is Meg, and I am so excited to join the Goddard family! I have my Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Wheaton College MA and I'm in the second year of my Master's program in clinical mental health counseling at Southern CT State University! I have experience working with children in crisis intervention, with complex trauma and mood disorders, and I was previously a behavioral therapist for 2–6-year-olds with Autism Spectrum Disorder! In my free time I love to cook, read, and spend time with my cats. I look forward to meeting everyone!

• Nina

  Hi Friends! My name is Miss Nina and I am so excited to join The Goddard Family. My love for early childhood education began back in high school. I attended Bullard Havens where I began taking courses in early childhood education as my trade. After graduating I went off to Southern CT State University. I took some time off but will continue with my degree this fall. I enjoy spending a lot of time outside either taking hikes or going to the beach. When I am not outside I love watching Disney movies. I also love spending time with my big family. I can’t wait to get to know all of you and spend time in the classroom.

• Nubia

  Hello Goddard family and friends! My name is Nubia and I’m thrilled to be working at The Goddard School. I have been working with children of multiple age groups since 2015. What started off as a simple internship, blossomed into a passion of mine. I am currently working on continuing my education in ECE. One of the things I love about working with children is that they can teach me just as much as I can teach them. I hope to build meaningful relationships with you and your children as they grow and thrive here at Goddard.

• Sophia

  Hello! My name is Sophia, and I am so excited to join the Goddard School team!  I am currently pursuing a bachelor’s degree in Psychological Sciences at the University of Connecticut Stamford. I am passionate about working with children and helping them learn, grow, and explore the world around them. I believe that every child is unique, and I find it very rewarding to support their individual development in a nurturing and engaging environment. I have experience working with children between the ages of 1 and 6 through my time as a volunteer at the Horizons summer program and as a Registered Behavior Technician (RBT), where I provided Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapy to children diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder.  In my free time, I enjoy taking walks outdoors, baking, painting, and watching lots of movies! I look forward to meeting you all and supporting your children as they learn and grow! 

• Vanessa

  Hi, my name is Vanessa and I have been working in child care for over 7 years. I grew up in Stratford CT. In my free time, I enjoy baking, cooking and spending time with my dog and family. I was a nanny for over 4 years. I love being able to see children learn and grow. I'm so thankful to be working at Goddard and being to being able to gain more knowledge and experience in this field.

• Abigail

  Hello everyone! My name is Abigail, and I am excited to be part of The Goddard family! I am currently pursuing my associates degree in Criminal Justice at Housatonic Community College. My passion for working with children began in high school, when i volunteered at a local summer camp. My ultimate goal is to create a nurturing and safe environment where children can learn, grow, and blossom into their true selves. In my free time, I love singing, watching movies, and cooking. I look forward to connecting with all of you!

• Cecily

  Hello! My name is Cecily, but you can call Ms. Cece. I am so grateful to be part of the Goddard team. I've worked with children of all ages and abilities for the past 8 years. I am currently enrolled at post University, pursuing a degree in Special Education in ECE. My teaching philosophy is to make sure I provide a safe environment that children feel free to explore and offer them a chance to flourish. Helping to facilitate and create a strong foundation for their education in the future is essential to for their success.

• Heloisa

  Hello! My name is Heloisa, and I'm currently a senior at Fairfield Warde where I take child development classes . I love working with kids and enjoy working at Goddard. I began working with kids at my family’s Brazilian jiu jitsu gym. I hope to build strong relationships with all your children to help them thrive and grow!

• Minerva

  Hello Goddard families and friends. My name is Minerva and I am so excited to have joined the Goddard team. I believe that each child is a unique individual and that all children learn at their own pace. This is my first teaching experience, but i have a 16 year hospitality background and looking to continue my education in ECE. I have a son named Lexus, who is a senior in high school this year. I love spending my free time with family, friends, and of course my dog, Lulu. I am a big kid at heart. I love to dress up for for every national day celebrated and I love to play sports. I'm bilingual in Spanish and I have a passion for arts and crafts. I look forward to meeting you and working with your children.

• Monique

  Hello! My name is Ms. Monique and I am super excited to be a part of the Goddard School. I have always had a passion to teach and help young children. I'm currently pursuing a degree in ECE. I have over 15 years of experience in the early childhood field and raised 5 wonderful children of my own. I truly love being able to watch children learn and grow. I'm so thankful to have joined the Goddard family this year. In my free time; I enjoy cooking, spending time with my pets, and my wonderful family.

• Samantha

  Hello Goddard families! My name is Samantha and it is a privilege to be teaching at Goddard. I attend Housatonic Community College with a major in History. I have worked in ECE for over 3 years, but have worked with children for over 6 years. I love how each child is unique and brings so much to the table. I believe the children teach me just as much as i teach them. In my free time i enjoy crocheting, watching movies, and cooking/baking! I want to thank you for entrusting with your children.

• Sofia

  Hello everyone ! My name is Sofia and I am thrilled to be joining the Goddard family! I previously worked as an early intervention teacher, which is where I fell in love with teaching. I am currently pursuing my Early Childhood Education degree, specializing in kids with learning disabilities. I recently moved from New York to Bridgeport with my three year old son Joaquin. In my free time, I love spending time with my son and going on new adventures ! I aspire to provide all of my students with a rich environment where they feel safe to explore, initiate learning and feel free and confident to express themselves! I look forward to meeting you all and working with your children !

• Stacey

  Hi, my name is Stacey and I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard team! I've always had a passion to work with children. I have over 20 years experience in the childcare field ranging from infant - Preschool age. I have five children of my own. Raising them has been my life's greatest joy. My goal is to make a positive impact on children's lives while creating a safe environment where they can learn, explore, and grow.

• Tamia

  Hi everyone! My name is Tamia, and I am so excited to join the Goddard Family. I’ve been working with kids for four years now, and it has truly been a rewarding journey. I love being a part of a child’s early development and watching them grow, learn, and explore the world around them. I recently moved to Connecticut from New York and began my studies at College of Mount Saint Vincent. Although I had to take some time off, I plan to return and continue my education. I’m passionate about creating a safe, nurturing, and positive environment. My goal is to keep smiles on their faces and help them build confidence as they learn and play. In my free time, I enjoy relaxing and spending time with friends and family.

• Tiannie

  Hi, I'm Ms. T! I am a high school student with a passion for working with young children. As a teacher, I love creating a fun , safe, and welcoming environment where children can learn, explore and grow. Every day is an exciting opportunity to help children discover new things, build confidence, and develop a love of learning. I feel lucky to be a part of their early education journey!

• Alexandra

  Hello! My name is Ms. Ali! I am super excited to be apart the Goddard School and getting to work with your children! I have always had a passion to teach and help young kids. I recently graduated from Fairfield Warde and I am currently working to receive my degree in education! I look forward to getting to know all of you!

• Hannah

  Hello! My name is Ms. Hannah and I am so thrilled to be joining the Goddard family here in Fairfield. I currently have an associate degree in Early Childhood Education, as well as 10 years of teaching experience, and a 200hr yoga teacher certification. I am a lifelong learner though and am always looking for ways to grow and learn. I find great joy in seeing the children in our care thrive, learn, and grow. I am passionate about providing a safe, reliable, and fun filled environment for students to pursue their own passions through student led and play based exploration. I grew up on a ranch in New Mexico and pursued my education and early teaching experience in Colorado before moving to Bridgeport in late 2022. Outside of teaching my great loves are my family, music, animals, outdoor recreation in a wide range of areas, and of course yoga. Thanks to all who have welcomed me to this amazing team and I look forward to growing and learning with each and every family we serve and support.

• Natalie

  Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, and I am very excited to be a part of the Fairfield Goddard team! I have over 10 years of experience working with children from infants to early elementary school as a childcare provider, nanny and camp counselor. I am currently in my Master's program to obtain my degree in Public Health through University of Bridgeport, aiming to work with children and families in a community health setting. I look forward to meeting all of you!

• Yanet

  Hi friends and families! My name is Yanet and I am thrilled to be a part of the Goddard family. While this is my first teaching position, I have experience caring for children, from babysitting to volunteering at daycares and now as a mother of two little girls. I am from Mexico and fluent in both English and Spanish. In my free time I love to go shopping, watch Disney movies, and spend quality time with my family. I hope to create a nurturing environment for your little ones, where they can feel safe to explore, engage in learning, and freely express themselves!