The Goddard School of Colorado Springs

Bios

• Kumud

  Kumud and her family are excited to provide The Goddard School’s outstanding program to the children and families of our community. Their vision to own a Goddard School started with the experience of their 2 older children attending Goddard schools. The Goddard school has established itself as a premier institution nationwide with strong emphasis on providing a safe and nurturing environment for learning. Since taking the ownership of the School in 2019, Kumud has passionately worked with parents and staff by taking their feedback on increasing capabilities and resources for the school so everyone is getting the support they need. Kumud has her Masters in Business Administration from Boston University. She has worked in the corporate world of Finance for over 15 years and is currently taking Early Childhood Education courses to continually learn and feed her passion in this field.

• Lisa

  Lisa joined our school from the Evergreen state of Washington and the State of Texas where she was a preschool director for over 10 years. Before becoming a director she worked with children for more than 12 years. She brings extensive knowledge and experience working with infant and pre-school curriculum and front office operations. She has a CDA, Child Development Associates, in Infants and Toddlers and is an EQIT. Her hobbies include Jeep off-roading, hiking and photography.

• Natreece

  Natreece brings over 20 years of experience in Early Childhood Education to our center, including more than a decade serving as a Director. Her deep commitment to fostering strong partnerships with families and educators is at the heart of her leadership. Natreece is passionate about creating enriched, developmentally appropriate learning environments where every child can thrive. She prioritizes not only early learning and growth but also the health and safety of each child in her care. Under her guidance, our center continues to be a nurturing, engaging, and safe place for young learners.

• Allie

  Hello there! I have been with The Goddard School for over three years now and it has been the experience of a lifetime! I have my Bachelor's degree in Sociology and have been in College since 16 years old. I am a born and raised Texan and moved to Colorado Springs three years ago now. Although this is my first childhood education job, I have experience with my family members and watching my mom as a director. When I'm not working you can usually find me watching movies/tv, playing video games, hiking, or painting!

• Ashelyn

  Pre K A

• Carmen

  Infant Lead Teacher

• Geoffrey

  Hi I'm Mr. Geoffrey and I am the Pre-K B teacher! I am also a children's book author and illustrator that majored in education at the University of Northern Colorado. I have taught preschool and elementary school for a total of 6 years. I have also previously worked with special needs children in their homes & I was also a long-term nanny. I love to play modern board games, draw, hike, and taking my children on adventures! I am a nurturer in my heart whether I am taking care of plants, pets, elderly, or my students I always feel like I'm performing my purpose on Earth.

• Lydia

  Bridge

• Madelyn

  Two's B

• Michelle

  Hi My name is Michelle Johnson. I am an Early Childhood teacher for Marvelous Monkeys. I have worked in ECE for over 20 years. I am a Level 3 in PDIS and I received my CDA. I have Pyramid Plus and Expanded Quality Infant Toddler Care. My teacher philosophy is that every child should be in a safe, loving and developmentally appropriate environment at all times. My hobbies are swimming, walking, and shopping. I enjoy working at THE GODDARD SCHOOL

• Mickaela

  My name is Mickaela and I am one of the Infant teachers! I have been working in early childhood education for about four years now and it's been a blast. I graduated from Colorado State University with my Bachelor's degree in human development and family studies. I began teaching to pursue my passion in supporting children as they grow. in my free time, I enjoy paddleboarding and hiking with my sweet dog Bella!

• Rachael

  Rachael has been a part of The Goddard School since 2021. She has been working with Toddlers for over 17 years. She has been a part of The Goddard school since 2018. Her son used to attend The Goddard School since he was a toddler but he has since then graduated into K-12! She believes each child has a unique way of learning and teachers should teach based on that philosophy. In her spare time she likes hiking, taking walks with her son, and being outdoors.

• Rohini

  Rohini is our Lead Floater for the school. She has a Masters degree in Computer Application and has been teaching children since 2018. She has recently completed her ECT qualifications to teach in all the classrooms. She enjoys sharing my knowledge and experience with kids. Her hobbies include traveling, cooking, and gardening. She also loves spending time with my family and two kids.

• Shannon

  Shannon is a teacher in the Infant room! She is currently enrolled in an Associates of Arts program at Pikes Peak State College, and plans to be adding some early childhood education classes to her resume soon. Most of her experience comes from working with children aged 6 months- 12 years as a gymnastics coach, so she loves to incorporate some fun stretches and exercises into the classroom. Her favorite hobby is probably reading, but also is an avid hiker who loves camping & cooking outdoors with her partner, Max. She started teaching because working with small children is so much fun! It also creates a unique opportunity for her to share her positive outlook on life and energetic spirit with others.

• Wyonna

  Two's A

• Zorianna

  Bridge

• Lesley

  Toddler

• Micxel

  Two's A

• Pendeza

  Resource

• Howar

  Floater

• Jasmine

  Floater

• Ruchira

  Lead Resource Teacher

• Sophia

  Two's B