The Goddard School of Jamison

Bios

• Miss Lisa

  Miss Lisa is the proud on-site owner of The Goddard School of Jamison. She and her husband, Rick, have personally experienced the benefits of early childhood education with their own daughter, Katelyn, and are truly excited to be a part of bringing such experiences to others. Miss Lisa has an undergraduate degree in Public Accounting and an M.B.A. in Financial Management from Pace University. She started her career at Coopers & Lybrand, then worked at Goldman Sachs for 14 years managing global operations and regulatory teams. She enjoyed her time as a stay at home mom volunteering in the classroom at her daughter’s elementary school, co-chairing the Scholastic Book Fair committee and keeping score for her softball team. She is thrilled to be part of the Goddard family and to provide children with a quality, fun learning experience.

• Miss Kelly

  Miss Kelly joined the staff of The Goddard School of Jamison in 2000. She earned her B.A. in Education, holds a PA Private Academic Teaching Certificate and a Leadership for Early Childhood Program Directors credential. Kelly absolutely “loves to watch the children grow through the years and loves to see their curiosity and independence. “In her spare time, Kelly loves doing things with her sons Aiden and Chase, going to Phillies, Sixers, and Eagles games and going to the beach. She also enjoys reading and playing softball and kickball.

• Miss Alyssa

  Miss Alyssa joined our Goddard family in July of 2025. She brings 6 years of experience teaching grades K–5 and holds a degree in Elementary PK–4 Education. She is currently pursuing a Master's in Literacy. Miss Alyssa loves seeing the growth of children throughout the year and getting to know them. In her free time, she enjoys crafting and creating things as well as spending time with her three children and husband.

• Miss Amber

  Miss Amber was our Toddler teacher for 8 years before taking a leave of absence to be home with her three young children. She returned to The Goddard School of Jamison in August 2017 and is a Toddler teacher once again! She has obtained her CDA and loves to spend time at the beach with her family, play baseball and be outside.

• Miss Andrea

  Miss Andrea joined our Goddard team in October 2012. She has a B.A. in Mathematics and Arts and Crafts Education from The University of Presov, Slovakia. Miss Andrea previously taught Math and Art in grades 5-9 (in Slovakia). She volunteered as a Slovak language teacher for a non-profit organization, Comenium, in Ambler, PA. She also volunteered as a library assistant in Council Rock School District. Miss Andrea believes that “every child has the potential for success”. She loves to watch their imagination take off when they draw and paint. In her free time, Miss Andrea enjoys photography, painting, reading. Most of all, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two sons.

• Miss Brittany

  Miss Brittany joined our Goddard family in May of 2024. Miss Brittany attended Bucks County Community College for Psychology and will be going back for a degree in Early Childhood Education. Miss Brittany has obtained her Child Development Associate(CDA). She has 2 years' experience working in childcare. Miss Brittany loves seeing children learn and grow. Seeing children happy makes her whole day better. In her free time, she enjoys going to the gym, and trying new foods.

• Miss Brittany

  Miss Brittany joined The Goddard School of Jamison in October 2016. She received a certificate in Early Childhood Education from Bucks County Community College. She loves working with toddlers and seeing the sense of accomplishment they get when they learn a new lesson. In her spare time, Miss Brittany likes to read, draw and spend time with her friends and family.

• Miss Dianne

  Miss Dianne joined The Goddard School of Jamison in December 2010 and is the lead teacher in the Preschool classroom. She completed a four year program in Early Childhood Education and Elementary Education at Temple University. She enjoys spending time with her husband and family. Dianne’s favorite times of the year are Spring and Summer when she can cheer for the Phillies and head to the beach!

• Miss Katherine

  Miss Katie joined our Goddard family in April of 2021. She has an Associate Degree in Marketing and Management, and a Child Development Associate (CDA). Miss Katie loves watching children become their own person with their own personalities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with family and friends outdoors.

• Miss Kathy

  Miss Kathy joined the Goddard family in January 2020. She holds a BS Degree in Education from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. After a short time teaching, she spent her working years in the field of Human Resources and most recently Office Administrator of a real estate office. She is excited to be a member of the Goddard School team. Miss Kathy loves to spending her time cooking, gardening, doing yoga, and most importantly with her daughter.

• Miss LeighAnne

  Miss Leigh Anne joined the Goddard School of Jamison in 2010 and is the lead teacher in our PreK2 classroom. She has a B.A. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education from Kutztown University with PA certifications. Miss Leigh Anne has been teaching for over 20 years and says that she “loves the new and exciting experiences that come with teaching.” In her free time, Miss Leigh Anne enjoys reading and spending time with her husband and two daughters.

• Miss Linda

  Miss Linda joined our Goddard family in November 2017. She has her Bachelor of Arts from Concordia College and a Master of Education from Penn State. She has over 30 years of experience in Pre-K through eighth grade. Miss Linda loves how different each child is and the gleam in their eyes as they accomplish a task that has been difficult. In her spare time, Miss Linda likes to read, do needle crafts and visit National parks.

• Miss Rebecca

  Miss Rebecca joined our Goddard family in March of 2020. She has a Bachelor in Elementary Education PreK-4 from Kutztown University. Miss Rebecca has worked in the Early Childhood field for 7 years prior to joining our school. She loves seeing the children's excitement when they learn a new skill. In her free time, Miss Rebecca enjoys hiking, reading and spending time with her family and friends. A fun fact about Miss Rebecca is that she spent 3 months in Alaska working at a school in a small village.

• Miss Sherri

  Miss Sherri joined The Goddard School in July 2017. She earned her B.A. in Speech and Hearing from Temple University. She also earned a Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education. Miss Sherri loves to see the spark in the eyes of the children when they learn something new for the first time. Miss Sherri loves to spend time with her husband, children, and two grandsons and their dog, Bailey.

• Miss Sherry

  Miss Sherry joined our Goddard family in August of 2021. Miss Sherry received her CDA from Manor College. She has 7 years' experience as a toddler teacher, as well as 8 years' experience as a nanny prior to joining our school. Miss Sherry is married and has a daughter and a son. Miss Sherry loves children! She loves helping them grow into their own little person. She enjoys watching them grow physically, emotionally, and socially. Miss Sherry loves to have fun, and use every opportunity as a teachable moment.

• Miss Taylor

  Miss Taylor re-joined our Goddard family in July of 2025. She had previously worked at our school for 2 1/2 years and has over 7 years' experience working with children. She believes that teaching children is rewarding because of watching them change, grow, and achieve their goals throughout their development. In her free time, Taylor enjoys reading books, and spending time with family and friends.

• Miss Amanda

  Miss Amanda joined our Goddard family in September of 2024. She is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate (CDA). Miss Amanda loves the energy that children bring with them every day. In her free time, she enjoys working on cars and fishing.

• Miss Casey

  Miss Casey joined our Goddard family in March of 2018. She has a degree in Communications from Brookdale Community College. Miss Casey obtained her Child Development Associate (CDA). She is a therapeutic horseback riding instructor. She has worked as a camp counselor, and an animal educator. Miss Casey loves children's creativity and open mindness. In her free time, Casey enjoys horseback riding, painting and photography.

• Miss Claudia

  Miss Claudia joined our Goddard family in July of 2025. She has 10 years' experience working with children. Miss Claudia enjoys watching children grow and learn. She loves seeing the spark in children's eyes when they have accomplished something. Miss Claudia enjoys getting to know the children and their individual personalities. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family and watching the Phillies!

• Miss Crystal

  Miss Crystal re-joined our Goddard family in July of 2024. She was part of our Goddard family from October 2012 until October 2015. She has experience working with children from Infants through Kindergarten and loves being able to work in all of our classrooms. She also has two sons of her own. Crystal feels that children "are like sponges, and they love to learn new things." She loves being a part of their learning process. In her free time, Miss Crystal is an avid reader, loves spending time with her family, and enjoys her summers down the shore.

• Miss Danielle

  Miss Danielle joined our Goddard family in May of 2021. She graduated from West Chester University with a Bachelor of Science in Education specializing in Early Grades Preparation. She loves being around children and seeing their unique learning styles. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, softball, and basketball, and going on walks. Miss Danielle loves going on family and friend vacations at the beach.

• Miss Dianne

  Miss Dianne joined our Goddard family in October of 2021. Miss Dianne has obtained a Child Development Associate(CDA). She is married with 3 sons and 6 grandchildren and a dog. Dianne loves how children are so interesting with their different personalities. In her free time, she enjoys reading, gardening, exercising, rescuing animals, and playing with her grandchildren.

• Miss Gianna

  Miss Gianna joined our Goddard family in November of 2024. She has obtained a Child Development Associate (CDA) and will begin taking classes in the fall for a degree in medical imaging. Miss Gianna enjoys watching how children interact with each other as they learn. In her free time, she likes to work out and spend time with her family.

• Miss Isabella

  Miss Isabella "Bella" joined our Goddard family in October of 2024. She loves watching children grow and learn new things. In her free time, she enjoys going to the beach, and spending time with her family and friends.

• Miss Lauren

  Miss Lauren joined our Goddard family in June of 2024. Miss Lauren received her associate's degree in early childhood education from Mongomery County Community College and is currently working on her bachelor's at West Chester University. In her free time, she enjoys playing soccer, and spending time with her family and friends.

• Miss Margaret

  Miss Margaret, also known as Miss Meg, joined our Goddard family in February of 2024. She has an associate degree from Montgomery County Community College in Early Childhood Education. Miss Meg has 7 years' experience working in childcare prior to joining our school. Miss Meg loves watching children develop their own personalities and interests. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, and other fiber art, fantasy and history.

• Miss MaryAnne

  Miss Mary Anne joined The Goddard School of Jamison in September 2010 and was one of the beloved Lead Teachers in our Kindergarten/TransKindergarten classroom. She retired and now enjoys filling in as a substitute teacher at Goddard. She earned her B.A. in Education from Gwynedd Mercy College and held a PA teaching certificate. She taught Kindergarten for over 20 years and worked in the field of Elementary Education for almost 40 years. She feels that "everyday is different and that children are enthusiastic and excited about everything!" Miss Mary Anne really enjoys reading in her free time!

• Miss Patricia

  Miss Patricia "Trish" joined our Goddard family in September of 2023. She has a B.S in Biology from Penn State University and a Master of Education from Holy Family University. She has experience teaching Pre-K 4 and Kindergarten. Miss Trish loves children's curiosity and wonder. In her free time, she enjoys gardening, and being outdoors in nature.

• Miss Zahraa

  Miss Zahraa joined our Goddard family in February of 2025. She is currently enrolled in course for Early Education at Bucks County Community College. Miss Zahraa loves being able to understand children's thought process when completing tasks and watching how creative they are in their everyday conversations. In her free time, she loves traveling to new places, trying new foods and learning about different cultures. Miss Zahraa enjoys hiking, swimming, bike riding, cooking and baking.