The Goddard School of Broomfield (Orchard)

Bios

• Ms Nicolette

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard as a Preschool Teacher when our doors opened in 2008. Ms. Nicolette is also a mother of four, with three who have already graduated from our Goddard School. EDUCATION - Holds a Bachelors Degree in Human Development and Family Studies. Also completed Pyramid Plus, Expanding Quality in Infant & Toddler Care (EQIT), Exceptional Child, Director Certification, CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Mr Joao

  EXPERIENCE - John is a father of two and has experience working in the Early Childhood Education field since 2008. EDUCATION - Holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. Also holds a State of Colorado Director's certification as well as an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level VI. Has also completed coursework in Pyramid Plus, the Exceptional Child, CPR & First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Mr Aaron

  EXPERIENCE - Aaron has been working with children professionally since 2023 with previous caregiving experience for fifteen years. EDUCATION - Aaron has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 3 and also holds an associates in Applied Science. He has also completed CPR, First Aid, Guidance for Young Children, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Adriana

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2017 and is a mom herself who has been working with infants thru preschoolers since 2009. EDUCATION - Adriana has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2. She has also completed coursework towards earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. Also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Destany

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2022 and has previous experience working as a teacher's assistant. EDUCATION - Destany has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 and Holds a Bachelors Degree in Psychology. She has also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Jaime

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2021 and has several previous years experience teaching and counseling youth. EDUCATION - Holds the Child Development Associates (CDA) credential and a Bachelors Degree in Social Work. Also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Jaime

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2013. She is a mom herself who has been teaching in early childhood education for over 17 years. Also teaches phonics to our preschoolers and pre-k students. EDUCATION - Jaime has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 as well as a Child Development Associates (CDA) credential. Also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma. AWARDS - Voted Goddard Broomfield "2019 Teacher of the Year."

• Ms Mak

  EXPERIENCE - Mak joined Goddard in 2023. EDUCATION - Mak has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 3 and has earned a degree in Psychology and Sociology, and has completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Marlene

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2024 and is a mom and grandma herself who has been working with infants through preschoolers for nearly 20 years. EDUCATION - Has completed coursework in the Early Childhood Education including Early Childhood Professional Credential Level IV and the exceptional child. Also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Mia

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2022. EDUCATION - Has completed coursework towards earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. Also trained in CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Natalia

  EXPERIENCE - Natalia has worked with children for over five years in addition to her time with us at Goddard. EDUCATION - Earned an associates in Child Development as well as the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential. She's also completed Pyramid Plus training along with CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Safe Sleep, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Samantha

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2023 with previous childcare experience. EDUCATION - Samantha has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 as well as some college coursework. She also has further training in CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Safe Sleep, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma and Emergency Preparedness.

• Ms Sophie

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2023 and has worked with children, including special needs for nearly 5 years. EDUCATION - Sophie has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 and has completed college coursework and earned a minor in Child Development. Also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Severe Allergy, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Brinlee

  EXPERIENCE - Brinlee joined Goddard in 2025 and has previous experience as a Behavioral Therapist and teacher since 2022. EDUCATION - Completed training in CPR-First Aid, Infant Safe Sleep, Child Abuse Prevention, Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma, Standard Precautions, Impact of Bias in ECE as well as Emergency Preparedness.

• Maria

  EXPERIENCE - Maria has experience in caregiving dating back to 2018 in addition to her time with us at Goddard. EDUCATION - She holds a Bachelor's degree in Psychology. Maria has certifications in Standard Precautions, Safe Sleep, Medication Administration Training, Abuse Prevention, Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma and Introduction to Early Intervention.

• Riki

  EXPERIENCE - Ms. Riki joined Goddard in 2025 and has previous experience as a Behavioral Therapist. EDUCATION - Completed some college and trained in CPR-First Aid, Early Intervention and Preschool Special Ed, Infant Safe Sleep, Child Abuse Prevention, Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma, Standard Precautions, Impact of Bias in ECE as well as Emergency Preparedness.

• Ms Imani

  EXPERIENCE - Joined Goddard in 2023. EDUCATION - Imani has an Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 and has completed coursework in Early Childhood Education. She has also completed CPR, First Aid, Safe Sleep, Medication Administration, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Ms Jessica

  EXPERIENCE - Jessica has experience in Early Childhood Education since 2022 in addition to her time with us at Goddard. EDUCATION - She holds a Early Childhood Professional Credential Level 2 and she has completed Conscious Discipline Training, Pyramid Plus, CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Safe Sleep, Medication Administration Training, Abuse Prevention, and Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma.

• Katherine

  EXPERIENCE - Katie has experience in the Early Childhood Education field dating back to 2019. EDUCATION - Katie has training in CPR, First Aid, Standard Precautions, Safe Sleep, Abuse Prevention, Preventing Shaken Baby Syndrome and Head Trauma, Introduction to Early Intervention as well as Emergency Preparedness.