The Goddard School of Plymouth

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• Anthony

  Hi, I’m Anthony Miller, the on-site owner of The Goddard School of Plymouth. My wife Laura, our daughter Siena, and I are thrilled to be a part of the Goddard Family. I’m passionate about creating a warm, collaborative environment for children, families, and staff. I look forward to open communication, strong partnerships, and continuing the school’s tradition of excellence together!

• Ms Amanda

  Ms. Amanda holds an associate credential in early childhood education with a specialization in infants and toddlers. She has been working in the field since 2016 and loves helping children reach their developmental milestones. Amanda believes every child is unique in how they learn, and it's the role of the teacher to lay the path for their personalized success. She values building meaningful relationships with both children and their families as one of the most rewarding parts of her work.

• Ms Gina

  Miss Gina went to UW Washington County for 2 years. She has been working with kids for about 14 years and love every minute of it! She has been working here at Goddard since 2016. She started floating around different classrooms for a year and then went into the Tiger room to become a Pre-school teacher for 3 years. She became the School Support Specialist in the beginning of 2021, and now the Director of School Support as of 2025. She really enjoys being able to go into every room helping and supporting the teachers and watching the kiddos learn and interact with each other. "I believe that each child has their own strengths and we should use that to help them learn".

• Ms Alyssa

  My name is Alyssa and I recently graduated from Concordia, St. Paul with a Bachelors degree in Child Learning and Development. I have nannied kiddos over the last 12 years and through my degree worked with kiddos in Elementary Schools. This is my first job at an Early Childhood School and I couldn't be more excited to be here. I believe that all children are unique and deserve to be treated as such. I believe that learning happens when children feel safe and are invited to learn through play.

• Anna

  My name is Anna and I graduated from Minnesota State University, Mankato in 2020 with a bachelors degree in Psychology. I have worked with kiddos since the age of 16 and have always found joy in watching kids grow up and knowing that I made a difference in their lives. I believe that all children need a fun, loving, nurturing teacher to help guide them on their journey through life. Someone who will always be there for them. I am excited to be that person for the kiddos at Goddard.

• Ms Carly

  I went to Minnesota State University Moorhead for two years and majored in Musical Theater, I returned to school in 2021 and am currently studying secondary English education at Grand Canyon University. I have worked in Early Childhood Education since 2016 and absolutely love working with kiddos. I believe that children are much smarter than we give them credit for and we can learn something from them each and every day! I can't wait to invest in the kiddos at Goddard and teach the next generation.

• Ms Emily

  I graduated from UMD in 2021 with my degree in Early Childhood and Special Education. I have taught preschool for many years and am so excited to continue doing that at the Goddard School. I believe that all kiddos should feel loved, challenged, seen and should all feel safe in the their school environment.

• Mr Ethan

  My name is Ethan and I graduated from Orono High School in 2016 and studied Education at Bemidji State for 2 years. After school I began working at a center in the toddler classroom and come to Goddard with 6 years of toddler experience under my belt. I grew up as the oldest in my family and loved to spend time and play with all of my younger siblings and cousins. I believe that children deserve every chance to grow up and learn who they are and become the person they want to be.

• Ms Jackie

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• Ms Jacqueline

  I graduated with a Bachelor's Degree from the University of North Dakota with a major in History and American Indian Studies. I have worked with children in schools for the last five years in many different roles through early childhood centers, Elementary schools and headstart. I believe that it is important for all children to learn through play. I also believe that children learn by example and guidance. I hope to provide all of that to the kiddos at Goddard.

• Ms Kayla

  I received my Associates of Liberal Arts and Sciences from Century College in 2024. I have been working in childcare for the last three years, and most of my experience is with the toddler age group. I believe that all children need to feel nurtured and loved to grow and learn and I am so excited to be able to do that for the kiddos at The Goddard School!

• Ms Kaylina

  My name is Kaylina and I have been with Goddard since 2023. I graduated from UW-Stout with a degree in Human Development and Family Studies. For my internship I helped take care of children at a homeless shelter and since then I have always had a passion for kids and want to be a part of their lives. I believe that every child should feel loved and cherished and guided for their future and I am so excited to be a part of that!

• Ms Kelly

  I graduated from Rasmussen with my degree in Early Childhood Education after always knowing that becoming a teacher was what I wanted to be. I absolutely love my job and believe that in order to succeed as teacher we must remain humble in our journey as learners. Being a Pre-K teacher for the last 16 years has been a dream come true, I love getting to be that teacher who sends the kiddos off to Kindergarten knowing that they are fully ready for the next chapter in their lives.

• Marni

  Hi, I’m Marni! I’ve been part of the Goddard family since May 2021 and have loved every moment. After graduating high school in 2013, I began studying Early Education at Ridgewater College and have since worked with children as a nanny and in schools and centers. I’m passionate about creating a safe, supportive space where every child feels valued and excited to learn. I look forward to growing alongside the amazing kids and families I get to work with each day!

• Ms Melanie

  I have been working in childcare for 6 years now and absolutely love every minute of it. I truly believe that every child and parent should feel safe coming to school. I believe in putting the child first and meeting their needs where they are at. I strive to have my classroom a safe and fun environment for the children to come to everyday.

• Ms Nicole

  I am so excited to be a part of Goddard and the Toucan room. I graduated with my CDA in 2018, specializing in Infants and Toddlers and those kiddos are still my favorite to work with. I grew up in a in-home environment and have just always enjoyed being around kids. I believe that kids are the best thing in the world and I will spending everyday with them.

• Ms Nicole

  My name is Nicole and I graduated from the University of Wisconsin Oshkosh with my degree in early childhood. I have been working with kiddos of all ages for the last 12 years. When I started at Goddard I was an infant teacher for 2 years, but for the last 3 years I have been teaching Pre-K which is truly where my passion is. I believe that each child deserves the chance to explore the world through books, experiments, field trips, foods and more. I believe that each child deserves to feel loved, appreciated and important.

• Ms Tatiana

  My name is Tatiana and I recently graduated from the U of M Twin Cities with my degree in Elementary Education and Psychology. I am have done individualized reading instruction with 1st and 4th graders and have work in a special education and 1st grade classroom as a student teacher. I am so excited to be a part of Goddard and apply my skills to this younger generation. I believe that all children should have a safe and welcoming environment that they can grow and learn in and I am thrilled to be a part of that.

• Ms Elaina

  My name is Elaina and I am returning to Goddard for the 3rd summer in a row. I am currently pursuing my degree in Elementary Education at the U of M. I love coming back to Goddard and spending my summers with all of these sweet kiddos.

• Ms Elyse

  I graduated high school in 2015 as an honor student. I then attended one year of Community College and that is where I found my passion in childcare. I have eight siblings and a large extended family so kids have always been a part of my life. I was a professional nanny for 3.5 years and now the kids are grown and so I am excited to continue my experience in a center setting. I believe that each child is a unique individual with personal needs that should be met individually, I believe every child is deserving of love.

• Ms Kaiya

  Hi. My name is Kaiya and I have been at Goddard for almost a year now. I absolutely love every minute of my job. I have my Associates in Liberal Arts and Sciences, but I am planning to go back to school to get my degree in early childhood with an emphasis on infant care. Most of my experience comes from volunteering at my old Elementary School, but I have also babysat for many years for kiddos of all ages. I believe that every child deserves to be loved and to feel safe and comfortable in their own environment. I also feel that children should be able to grow at their own pace and express their personalities...I love spending each and every day with the babies at Goddard.

• Abigail

  My name is Abby and I am in my senior year at Wayzata High School. At my school I took a child psychology class where I really felt the pull to work with kiddos. Growing up in a home where my mom did in home daycare I have always had a passion for kiddos and helping them to meet their physical and emotional needs. I believe that every child deserves to feel safe and loved.

• Ms Allison

  I was homeschooled for the majority of elementary and high school. I have been attending Rock Valley College in Rockford IL and gaining my Associates in Education. Most of my experience comes from my community-based homeschool co-ops. I have always been active in the childcares at my church. I believe that all children deserve as much help as they can get in their education and I am excited t be a part of that.

• Ms Ambria

  I have worked with children of all ages since I was old enough to babysit. I am excited to start my career at Goddard and work towards my CDA to become more educated to be the best teacher I can be. I believe that all children deserve to learn and grow in a nurturing and positive environment. I can't wait to be the one to spend time with your kiddo.

• Ms Bella

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• Ms Cierra

  My name is Cierra and I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard School team! I graduated high school in 2022 and have been working with kiddos in the childcare setting ever since. I love kiddos of all ages and love keeping them entertained. I believe that every kiddo needs an environment to explore their curiosity and to just be themselves!

• Ms Kaya

  My name is Kaya and I am thrilled to join the Goddard School and continue my career of loving and nurturing kids. I graduated high school in 2019 in California and moved to Minnesota shortly after that. After moving to Minnesota I began working with kiddos in a center setting and absolutely love it. I believe that all children should feel safe and be as creative as they want!

• Ms Lydia

  Hi, my name is Lydia and I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard School. I am going to be a Junior year at Wayzata High School. I have taken a few courses in high school and through those I have earned my Early Childhood Development Certificate. I have also babysat for many years and went through the Red Cross babysitting course. I believe that all children deserve love and grace. I believe that all children deserve nurture and care.

• Ms Macey

  I graduated from Coon Rapids High School in 202O and then attended Anoka Ramsey Community College where I pursed my degree in Psychology. I have been working in Early Childhood since I was 18 and I absolutely love it. I have an abundance of experience with toddlers and I love the days I get to spend with them and connect with them at their level. I believe that each child deserves to be heard and loved. I also believe that children should have a fun and engaging learning environment where they feel safe, cared for and encouraged on a daily basis. I am so excited to be a part of the Goddard family where I can continue to help raise the next generation.

• Ms Maren

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• Ms Paige

  Hi! My name is Paige and I am so excited to start my Early Childhood Career at Goddard. I graduated from Hopkins High School and while there I really enjoyed volunteering in the Elementary Schools and working with the kiddos there so I can't wait to get to know the kiddos here. I believe that all children need to be listened to. I believe that children need a safe environment to go to every day and have adults that they trust in and I am excited to be that for them.

• Samantha

  I graduated from Osseo Senior High in 2020 and plan on attending school again this winter (2025) to further my education in childcare. Growing up my mom had an in home daycare, so I grew up being around kids and such a passion to invest in the next generation. I am excited to be a part of the Goddard community and to invest in the kiddos here. I believe that all children need a safe place to learn and grow and to have fun with their peers.

• Sarah

  My name is Sarah and I am beyond excited to be a part of the Goddard School and spending my days teaching the next generation. I come to Goddard with 2 years of experience working with toddlers at a private preschool program. I believe that all children deserve a fair chance at learning in a fun, safe learning environment and I am so excited to come alongside of them.

• Ms Shelby

  I went to the Aveda Institute and I am a licensed cosmetologist and love all things beauty. That being said, I have always had a passion for children, watching them grow, learn and develop is something I have always loved and I am excited to be able to empower the kiddos at The Goddard School. I believe that learning should be fun and that every child should be met where they are at and challenged where they need to be challenged.