The Goddard School of Schaumburg

Bios

• Ms Dena

  Mrs. Dena, on-site owner of the Goddard School in Schaumburg earned her Bachelors Degree from University of Illinois in Marketing and Advertising. She has been a part of the Goddard "family" since 2015. Mrs. Dena has an extensive background with customer service from her work experience as an Event Coordinator and she is excited to operate a school that plays an important role in the community. Mrs. Dena is committed to providing an excellent learning atmosphere for the children to create a love for learning at a young age. Mrs. Dena has three boys, which her two oldest children graduated from the Goddard School.

• Ms Susan

  Mrs. Sue on-site owner of the Goddard School in Schaumburg, has twenty-five years of business experience running the administrative and financial aspects of her husbands companies prior to opening the school in 2004. Sue has two grown children of her own, and an extended family of two step children and eight grandchildren. Sue knows that being a parent is one of life's most rewarding experiences and knows what it's like to be a loving concerned parent. She believes in open and honest communication with parents in an atmosphere of mutual trust and respect. She looks forward to working with you and giving your children every advantage possible during these important early years.

• Mrs Donna

  Joined Our Goddard Team: January 2004 Education: Teaching Certificate in Early Childhood Education from Harper College. Currently working towards a Special Education Paraprofessional Certificate. Gateways Credentials- ECE Level 1 Experiece: Over 30 years of Experience in the Child Care Industry as a teacher and director. Also has four grand-children of her own. Certifcation: Medication Administration Training

• Ms Hilary

  Joined our Goddard Team: August 2007 Education: Started her education in Interior Design at Robert Morris College and switched to Early Childhood Education at Harper College Experience: Over 16 years of experience in Early Childhood Education, as well as over 12 years of administration experience Certifications: Medication Administration

• Ms Tiffany

  Joined our Goddard Team: March 2012 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology with a concentration in Early Childhood Development from DePaul University Gateways Credentials: Illinois Director Credential Level 1 and ECE Level 2 & 4 Experience: Over 10 years of experience in Early Childhood Education as both a Lead Teacher and Administrator. Mother of two, a son and daughter Certifications: Medication Administration

• Ms Bella

  Joined our Goddard Team: March 2021 Education: Early Childhood Education Courses from Harper College Experience: Over 2 years working in the childcare field Certifications: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Training Early Childhood Education Credential: Level 1 Favorite Children’s Book:

• Ms Elizabeth

  Joined our Goddard Team: August 2021 Education: Early Childhood Education at Harper College Experience: Over 3 years as a Nanny and Student Teacher at Harper College Certifications: Food Handler Favorite Children’s Book: If You Take a Mouse to School by Laura Numeroff

• Mrs Jennifer

  Joined our Goddard Team: September 2019 Education: Bachelor’s degree with a minor in Family and Child Studies from Northern Illinois University. Currently working towards her master’s degree in early childhood education from National Lewis University Experience: Over 5 years working in the childcare industry Certifications: Pediatric First Aid and CPR Early Childhood Education Credential: Level 2 & 4 and Infant Toddler Credential: Level 2 Favorite Children’s Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon by: Crockett Johnson

• Ms Jenny

  Joined our Goddard Team: September 2017 Education: Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from Lincoln Land Experience: Over 16 years in the Early Childhood Education field. Mother of a teenage son. Certifications: Food Allergy Training from F.A.R.E Favorite Children’s Book: Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by: Bill Martin Jr. and John Archambault

• Mrs Jessica

  Joined our Goddard Team: February 2004 Education: Has her Infant-Toddler Child Development Associate Experience: Over 15 years as Assistant Early Childhood Education Teacher. Has two school age children; a son and daughter. Certifications: Pediatric First Aid and CPR Favorite Children’s Book: Pete the Cat I Love my White Shoes by: Eric Litwin

• Mrs Justine

  Classroom: Infants Joined our Goddard Team: January 2017 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Southern Illinois University Gateways Credential: ECE Level 1 & 5 and Infant Toddler Credential Level 5 Experience: Several years of experience working with children, from babysitting to doing practicum and internships during college. Certifications: SIDS and Shaken Baby Syndrome

• Katie

  Joined our team: July 2025 Education: a degree in Early Childhood Administration from the College of DuPage Experience: over three years of experience in childcare

• Mrs Melissa

  Joined our Goddard Team: May 2017 Education: Bachelors Degree in English Communication from Trinity International University. Experience: Over 11 years in the Early Childhood Education Field. Certifications: Food Allergy Training

• Ms Michelle

  Joined our Goddard Team: December 2015 Education: Degree in General Studies from Northern Virginia Community College Experience: Over 10 years in Early Childhood Education Certifications: Creative Curriculum Early Childhood Education Credential: Level 1 Favorite Children’s Book: Peanut Butter and Cupcake by: Terry Border

• Mrs Monika

  Joined our Team: May 2021 Education: Major in Liberal Arts and Early Childhood Courses from Oakton Community College Experience: Over 12 years with in the childcare industry Certifications: Food Allergies

• Ms Puja

  Joined our Goddard Team: June 2011 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in general studies from Northern Illinois University and Early Childhood Education courses from Roosevelt College. Fluent in Gujrati. Experience: Over 13 years in Early Childhood Education Certifications: Medication Administration Training Early Childhood Education Credential: Level 5 Favorite Children’s Book: Where’s Spot? By: Eric Hill

• Mrs Steph

  Classroom: Pre-Kindergarten Joined Our Goddard Team: October 2018 Education: Lead qualified and as taken multiple Early Childhood Education courses, as well as a few Spanish courses at Triton College Experience: Over 16 years working in Early Childhood Education. Has experience teaching a Spanish Enrichment Program to Pre-School and Kindergarten-aged children. Gateways Credential-ECE Level 2 Certifications: Pediatric First Aid and CPR

• Timea

  Joined our Team: October 2024 Education: Preschool Child Development Associate from Northwest Baptist Theological College Gateway Credential- ECE Level 1 Experience: Over 32 years of experience working with children. Favorite Book: I aint gonna paint no more! by: Karen Beaumont

• Ms Azka

  Joined our Goddard Team: April 2024 Education: Bachelor's Degree in Applied Psychology Experience: a few years working as a trainee child psychologist Favorite Book: Hansel and Gretel

• Ms Daijah

  Joined our Team: November 2024 Education: took Early Childhood Classes at Oakton Community College before transferring to Harper College for Assistant Teacher Certificate. Experience: several years working with children in the Early Childhood Education setting. Favorite Book: No David!

• Ms Emily

  Joined the Goddard Team: February 2024 Experience: worked at High School Daycare and has helped care for nieces and nephews Education: currently enrolled at National Louis University Favorite Children's Book: Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus by: Mo Willems

• Mrs Geeta

  Joined our Team: January 2025 Education: Bachelor of Science in Chemistry and Industrial Chemistry Experience: new to the field and eager to learn with Goddard

• Ms Gissele

  Joined our Team: August 2024 Education: Graduated from Hoffman Estates High School and currently working towards an Associate's Degree in Early Childhood Education at Harper College. Experience: worked with children through a high school program for 3 years Favorite Book: Llama Llama Red Pajama by: Anna Dewdney

• Mrs Hansa

  Joined the Goddard Team: February 2024 Experience: Over 20 years working with children Education: High School Diploma Favorite Children's Book: Winnie the Pooh by: A.A. Milne

• Ms Jessica

  Joined our Team: April 2025 Education: High School Diploma Experience: 7 years working in Childcare Favorite Book: The Foot Book by: Dr. Seuss

• Ms Maren

  Joined our Goddard Team: February 2016 Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Western Illinois Experience: Over 7 years in Early Childhood Education. Mother of 2 adult sons and grandmother of 2 little girls Certifications: Food Allergy Training from F.A.R.E Favorite Children’s Book: I Wish You More by: Amy Kraus Rosenthal

• Ms Mia

  Joined our Team: January 2025 Education: Currently studying Psychology and Criminal Justice at DePaul University. Taking two 4-week Harvard Courses on American Government. Experience: several years working with children in an Early Childhood Education setting and babysitting Favorite Book: A Bad Case of Stripes

• Ms Michelle

  Joined our team: October 2025 Education: currently enrolled at Harper College, working towards an Early Childhood Education and Special Education degree. Experience: lab school with pre-schools and 3-year-olds in a college class. Taught swim lessons to ages 6 months to 12 years. Favorite Children's Book: Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson

• Mrs Sharda

  Joined our Goddard Team: November 2022 Experience: Assistant teacher in early childhood education for a couple of years Education: Some college courses Favorite Children's Book: Baby Shark by: Scholastic

• Ms Valery

  Joined our Goddard Team: November 2022 Education: some college courses Experience: 2 years working in a pre-school setting and several months in daycare setting Certification: SIDS Favorite Children's Book: The Very Hungry Caterpillar by : Eric Carle