The Goddard School of Beverly Hills

Bios

• Miss Kellie

  Kellie opened the first Goddard School in Michigan in 2007 in Lake Orion, MI and is excited to bring The Goddard School of Beverly Hills to area families. Kellie’s passion for educating and caring for children is prevalent the moment you enter her school. It also shows in her charitable work with local children’s charities that share her passion for the importance of high quality early childhood education. Kellie has a BA in Pre-law/Political Science and was also a collegiate tennis player. Her past entrepreneurial business background consisted of owning businesses in real estate, land development and construction. Kellie and Matt have been working together since 2018 to bring The Goddard School to area families, and are excited to open this Goddard school in Beverly Hills in 2023!

• Matt

  As a lifelong resident of metro Detroit, Matt started working in the automotive industry at age 18 and graduated with honors with a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Michigan State University. Throughout his career he has published technical papers, received a patent that has been used in millions of vehicles and led global engineering & sales teams. After getting engaged in 2017, Matt and Kellie began a journey which builds on Matt’s past experience implementing standards & building high performing teams and Kellie’s experience owning & operating one of the top Goddard schools in the country in Lake Orion, MI. As a proud parent, Matt has seen the importance of quality early childhood education and is grateful to be able to bring The Goddard School to our local families.

• Constance

  After receiving her Bachelor’s degree from Lee University, Constance immediately began her early childhood education career as a Lead Pre-K Teacher. After developing in this role for 10 years in the classroom, she moved to a Center Director position in 2014 where she trained and developed a large team of teachers. In addition to her years of experience both in the classroom and as an administrator, Constance has a passion for early childhood education and for providing our Goddard families with the highest quality education and care. Constance is excited for you to check us out and see what differentiates The Goddard School!

• Jacey

  Jacey’s career has been centered around the education and care of young children. After starting her career in early childhood education over 20 years ago as an assistant pre-k teacher, she went on to receive a Child Development Associate, and has many years of experience as a Lead Preschool Teacher and most recently as an Assistant Director. Jacey is presently working on a Bachelors of Science Degree in Early Childhood Administration. Part of Jacey’s prior experience included being a Lead Teacher at The Goddard School, and after experiencing Goddard’s benchmark curriculum and health & safety standards she has had a goal of bringing Goddard’s program to area families. We are excited to have her as part of the team, and to work with her on her continued journey in early childhood education.

• Agnes

  Ms. Agnes has over 30 years of experience in the early childhood education field. She earned an Associates of Science in Early Childhood Education from Oakland County Community College as well as a Montessori Certification. Agnes has worked with young children of all ages and enjoys creating a learning environment where children can explore and invent. She truly enjoys creating fun sensory experiences though the use of the sensory table. Her favorite children’s book is The Very Hungry Caterpillar. In her free time she likes scrapbooking with her Cricut. She learned how to ride a unicycle and has scored a hole in one on the golf course! She is looking forward to getting to know our Goddard families and children and is excited to be a part of The Goddard School of Beverly Hills team!

• Carleigh

  Ms. Carleigh has worked with children for over 12 years and has a passion for working with the youngest here at The Goddard School. She has an associate degree in early childhood development from Oakland Community College. She enjoys planning hands on play-based activities for the little ones and believes sensory play is important for our early learners. Her favorite children’s book is Dinner at the Panda Palace. At home she enjoys playing with her dogs, reading and spending time with family. Carleigh is excited to be joining the team here at Goddard School of Beverly Hills and we are excited to have her!

• Elaina

  Ms. Elaina has a passion for educating young children and is currently pursuing her Child Development Associate in an Infant/Toddler setting. She is a compassionate and creative teacher and enjoys planning activities that are age appropriate for the children in her care. She thinks it’s important to bridge the gap between school and home and keeps in communication with families to help facilitate that. Keeping the children safe and providing a nurturing environment is important to her. In her free time, she enjoys spending time with friends and family, including her boyfriend and her cat. She is happy to be part of the Goddard Community!

• Hannah

  Hannah has been in the early childhood education field since 2013, and has her Bachelor of Arts degree in Child, Adolescent and Family Studies from California State University. When not working she can be found playing outside with her son, and she also enjoys crafting and photography. An interesting fact about Hannah is that she has recently published a children’s book, which is inspired by her own childhood experiences. Her favorite children’s book is Winnie the Pooh by A. A. Milne.

• Jasmin

  Jasmin has been working with children since 2016, and has received her Child Development Associate in the infant/toddler setting. She is very excited to build relationships with our early learners and their families. She has two dogs that she loves very much. In her free time, she enjoys being in nature and enjoying the warmer summer weather. We are happy to welcome her to the Goddard School of Beverly Hills.

• Lashun

  Ms. Lashun comes to us with over 30 years of experience in early childhood education. She is pursuing an Associates degree in Childhood Development, and has earned a Child Development Associate in the Preschool setting. She prides herself on maintaining good communication with the families in her classroom and creating age appropriate and engaging lesson plans for the children in her care. Her top priority is the safety of the children and giving them lots of love and understanding. Her favorite children’s book is The Giving Tree. She has 2 daughters of her own and is an identical twin. In her free time she enjoys going for walks and trips to the farmer’s market. She also collects lipsticks of all shades. She is happy to be bringing her knowledge and love of teaching to The Goddard School. We are excited to have her as part of our team!

• Roshun

  Ms. Roshun has been in the early childhood education field for over 30 years with the last 13 years focused on toddlers, and she is presently continuing her education by pursuing an Associates degree in Child Development. She enjoys reading to the children and her favorite children’s book is I Like Me! by Nancy Carlson. She loves creating a fun learning environment that aids in the development of children and is excited to watch the children interact with each other. In her spare time, she enjoys window shopping, gardening and reading. She has 2 children of her own and a granddaughter. She is also an identical twin to Ms. Lashun! She is looking forward to being part of the Goddard family!

• Teshara

  Ms. Teshara has been working in early childhood education as a lead teacher since 2020, and has a passion for educating young learners. She enjoys watching young children learn and grow. It’s important to her to make learning fun for the children in her care, and being a hands on teacher is what she is about. Her favorite children’s book is Dr. Seuss’ Green Eggs and Ham. When not at work she enjoys spending time with her 2 daughters, walking by the water, and reading and writing poetry. We are very happy to have her as part of our team at The Goddard School of Beverly Hills!

• Clare

  Clare started working with children in 2016. She has worked in the local school district, and is excited to start a career with The Goddard School of Beverly Hills! Keeping the children safe while creating a fun and inquiry based learning environment is important to her. Her favorite children’s book is The Smallest Girl Clodagh for walks, which is her happy place!

• Jokaylia

  Ms. JoJo has been working with children as a nanny to children ranging from 6 months to 10 years of age. Her love of children brought her here to The Goddard School of Beverly Hills. She is a kind and caring person that wants the children in her care feel safe and loved. She prides herself on keeping the lines of communication flowing with parents and families. Her favorite children’s book is On the Night You Were Born by Nancy Tilman. When not working she likes to listen to music and watch different types of tutorials on YouTube. She is happy to be part of our team!

• Kamrynn

  Kamrynn is currently attending nursing school at Ferris State University. She found her love of working with young children when she became a nanny, and she is excited to be working with children in an early childhood education setting. She wants the children in her care to feel safe and have fun. She enjoys reading to children and her favorite children’s book is Oh, David! by David Shannon. In her free time, she enjoys cooking and making chocolate covered treats. She is a kind and caring person, and we are happy to have her as part of the Goddard of Beverly Hills team!

• Leila

  Leila is the only girl, with 3 younger brothers, and her experience with little ones started with them. She is currently going to school for biology and plans to earn her certification to be a teacher. Being loving, kind and patient with the children is important to her. On the weekends she likes to go on nature walks and relax. She also loves a good dad joke. She is excited to join the Goddard School of Beverly Hills Team!

• Margaret

  Ms. Meg has been involved in children’s lives through family and friends for much of her life. She enjoys getting on the floor and teaching through play. Her favorite children’s book is Goodnight Moon. In her free time, she enjoys biking, catching a Tigers Game, and doing a headstand or two.

• Maria

  Prior to joining Goddard, Ms. Maria was an Behavioral Technician working with children with special needs. She truly loves working with children and is excited to dance and sing with the children. Her favorite children’s book is No David! by David Shannon. She recently got married and has a 2 year old daughter. On the weekend she can be found spending quality time with her family. She is a hard worker and is excited to be working with our early learners. We are happy to have her as part of the Goddard Team!

• Nailah

  Ms. Nailah started working with young children as a teaching assistant in a pre-k classroom and fell in love with her work, and has a young daughter of her own. She is an empathetic person who loves to help. In her free time, she enjoy spending time with family and going to art events and museums. We are happy to have Nailah as part of The Goddard School family.

• Rachel

  Ms. Rachel has been in the early childhood education field since 2017. She enjoys being silly and having fun with the children. Her favorite children’s books are written by Dr. Seuss. She is a creative person and is excited to work with the children in our care. She is a big history buff and enjoys teaching it to others both young and old. She also enjoys playing Zelda and Animal Crossing. We are happy to have her as part of the Goddard School family!

• Rosemary

  Ms. Rosie has cared for both seniors and children over the last 20 years, most recently as a nanny for area families. Providing a safe and fun learning environment is important to her. She is a mother of 5 which includes a set of twins. She enjoys being outdoors and travelling, and her favorite children’s book is Pete the Cat. . On the weekends she likes to spend her time driving RC cars with her husband at different parks. We are happy to have Rosie as part of the Goddard School of Beverly Hills Team!

• Susan

  Ms. Susan is a kind and caring person, and is excited to get back into working in early childhood education. She is looking forward to being goofy and playing games with the children. Her favorite children’s book is The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss. She has an Associates of Arts degree from Wayne County Community College. In her spare time, she enjoys being with her grandchildren and cooking.