The Goddard School of Manalapan

Bios

• Joe and Kathi

  College sweethearts, Joe and Kathi have been blessed with six children and have lived in Englishtown since 1995. Joe was born and raised in South Philadelphia and Kathi was born in Stratford, Connecticut, moving to Marlboro in the early 80’s. Kathi is a retired Special Education Teacher and Reading Specialist. Joe serves locally in several volunteer capacities, as well as on a private school board. They simply love children and consider it an privilege to be entrusted with caring for your precious little ones.

• Miss Robin

  Hi! My name is Robin and I am honored to be the Director of The Goddard School. I feel blessed to be back in the Goddard Family! Although my teaching degree is in Early Childhood Education, I began my professional career in Retail Management. However, my heart was always in teaching. I began my teaching career at The Goddard School as a Pre-K Teacher, and my son was one of the earliest students to attend The Goddard School. After two years of teaching, I then decided to become a stay at home mom. Once my boys both were in school full time, I returned to teaching and for eleven years I was a private tutor, as well as a member of the Manalapan-Englishtown School District. During my tenure in the district, I taught grades K-6. Just a few words about me - I have a wonderful husband, two amazing boys and our little dog Lola! In my free time, I love to spend time with my family and friends! I enjoy reading, exercising and traveling. As an educator and Director, it is my wish to be able to help your children learn and grow in a loving and nurturing environment.

• Miss Brigette

  Originally from Staten Island, Miss Brigette has been a member of our team since 2012. Brigette spent many years in the business world, deciding to make a change into childcare because of their honest, endless energy! She has never looked back. Brigette was an assistant in our Pre K before becoming a lead teacher then Asst. Director. A proud Aunt, Miss Brigette lives with her husband in New Jersey.

• Miss Danielle

  Miss Danielle has blessed our school as a PreK Assistant and a Preschool Lead Teacher since early 2018. Growing up with her family in Marlboro, Danielle has wanted to teach since she was a little girl! A proud Mom of two, Danielle and her husband Joshua, are big Yankees fans and live here in town.

• Miss Fauziah

  Miss Fauziah is from Manalapan but has lived in Singapore, Saudi Arabia and Egypt! She has four children and loves to bake and cook. Miss Fauziah has been with the Goddard School since 2007.

• Miss Jessie

  Miss Jessie was raised in Manalapan. An avid reader, Miss Jessie loves fiction and history, especially Civil War history. She loves baking and going to the beach, with Manasquan Beach being her favorite. Miss Jessie also enjoys time with her family and friends. An Assistant Teacher for her first two years and a Lead Teacher thereafter, Miss Jessie has been with the Goddard School since 2010.

• Miss Yolanda

  Originally from Brooklyn, Miss Yolanda loves to cook and spend time with her family. Miss Yolanda has lived in Englishtown over twenty years with her husband, three daughters, two cats and pet frog! Her eldest daughter recently married over the summer. Miss Yolanda’s kind heart and attention to detail makes her the perfect person the lead the Infant Room. We are blessed that she has been with the Manalapan Goddard School since we opened in 2006.

• Miss Anna

  Miss Anna lives in Marlboro, NJ coming here by way of Brooklyn, NY and Salerno, Italy. A proud mother of four children and eleven grandchildren, Miss Anna has been with our school since 2008! She loves working with your children!

• Miss Brianna

  Miss Brianna joined our Goddard Family back in 2019. She loves to draw and paint. Brianna also enjoys spending time with her family and friends and listen to music. She is a huge Frank Sinatra fan!! A resident of Manalapan, Brianna comes from a huge family and has always worked with children. We love her hard work and the children really respond to her warm and loving personality and smile!

• Miss Darlene

  Originally from New York, Miss Darlene is a long time resident of Manalapan. Darlene is a proud mother of four children and an active grandmom of nine! Darlene loves her Goddard Kids and has been with us since 2016. Working at our Goddard is a family tradition for Darlene as both her twin sister and niece have worked here as well!

• Miss Tina

  Miss Tina has been with our school since 2012. A Jersey City native, she loves to spend time with her family and cook. Tina is a proud mother of one son and lives here in Manalapan.