Our Goddard School Teachers

Madalyn serves as the Head of School at The Goddard School of Blacklick. She leads daily operations, educational execution, and team development while fostering the close-knit, relationship-driven culture that defines the campus. With more than 10 years of experience in early childhood education and a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education, Madalyn brings strong academic knowledge and steady leadership. Under her guidance, the Blacklick campus has built a reputation for delivering one of the area’s strongest early childhood programs. She works closely with teachers to ensure classrooms are engaging, structured, and designed to support kindergarten readiness and long-term success. Madalyn is known for building meaningful relationships with families. She is highly visible within the school, prioritizes clear communication, and takes pride in knowing families personally so they feel supported and confident each day.

Kyle Arbaugh is the Owner of The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris), and Blacklick. He leads the organization’s long-term vision, growth strategy, and operational innovation to ensure each school delivers an exceptional and forward-thinking early childhood experience. Kyle works closely with leadership teams to strengthen systems, elevate talent, invest in facilities, and continuously improve how the schools serve families and support teachers. His focus is building an organization designed to deliver consistent excellence as it grows - schools that are not only high-performing today, but positioned for sustainable success in the years ahead. As a father of two young children who attend Goddard, Kyle is deeply committed to creating stable, modern, and community-centered campuses where families feel confident and children thrive. He believes strong schools strengthen neighborhoods and is committed to investing in the communities each campus serves.

Ruth Arbaugh is the Owner & Educational Leader of The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Blacklick. She oversees the educational program, school culture, and quality standards across all locations to ensure every classroom reflects the excellence families expect. Ruth works closely with each Head of School and teaching team to maintain strong curriculum execution, consistent classroom structure, and a positive, nurturing environment for children. She regularly evaluates classroom performance, curriculum implementation, and family experience to ensure consistency and continuous improvement. She is deeply committed to developing teachers, strengthening leadership within each building, and creating a culture where high expectations and genuine care go hand in hand. As a parent of two young children who attend Goddard, Ruth holds the schools to the same standards she expects for her own family.

Martina Cisneros is the Director of School Development for The Goddard Schools of Grandview, Lewis Center, Westerville (Polaris) and Blacklick. She works across all campuses to support leadership teams, strengthen operations, and ensure each school consistently delivers a high-quality experience for children and families. Martina plays a key role in developing school leaders, supporting new initiatives, and guiding the successful launch and growth of future campuses. She partners closely with staff, families, and community stakeholders to maintain alignment, elevate standards, and foster strong relationships throughout the organization. Her focus is building sustainable systems and empowered leaders so every Goddard location operates with consistency, professionalism, and care.

Miss Lisa comes to The Goddard School with over 10 years of experience working with Pre-K children and a Bachelor’s of Science in Early Childhood Education from Baldwin Wallace College (Univ.) She loves making a difference in each child’s life. She enjoys seeing the children learn and grow and the smile on their face when they learn something new. In her free time she enjoys reading, doing puzzles, cleaning and spending time with family. Overall Miss Lisa loves working with children, challenging them and helping them get prepared for their next adventure in Kindergarten!

Miss Megan brings her Associates of Arts in Culinary and CDA certification to the Goddard School, along with over fourteen years of experience in Early Childhood Education. She is passionate about watching children grow, as they explore new experiences, create lasting memories, and reach important milestones. In her free time, Miss Megan enjoys spending quality time with her husband and three kids, as well as reading a good book. Her favorite is "Green Eggs and Ham" by Dr. Seuss, as it teaches the valuable lesson of embracing new experiences.

Miss Kaila comes to the Goddard School with over 10 years of experience and is currently working to complete her CDA. She has experience working with children of all ages with a variety of backgrounds but she loves working with the toddler ages. She brings a love of learning and watching children grow and discover the world around them. Her favorite part about being in the classroom is engaging children in different activities and seeing how each child learns and sees the world in their own way. Outside of school, Miss Kaila is an avid reader and enjoys spending time with her son Hudson and with her beloved dog. She is passionate about her family and music, always seeking opportunities to expand her skills and knowledge in these areas. Miss Kaila loves all of the books with Pete the Cat and the learning that goes along with each book makes it special for each child.

Miss Kady comes to The Goddard School with over 11 years of experience in childcare and finds true joy in working with children. She believes children thrive when supported by caring, patient, and nurturing adults and is passionate about creating a positive environment where children feel safe, valued, and supported in their emotional, social, and developmental growth. Outside of the classroom, Miss Kady is a proud mom of two boys. She enjoys spending time with her family, watching movies, playing games, and creating lasting memories together. Her favorite children’s book is Stand Tall, Molly Lou Melon by Patty Lovell, a story she loves for its positive message about confidence and being yourself. She looks forward to continuing to support children as they learn and grow each day.

Miss. Skyler comes to us with a Bachelors of Arts in Psychology and nearly 15 years of experience in early childhood education! Outside of early childcare and ECE, she spent several years working with children and youth in the field of social work. Due to their curious nature and a shared appreciation for a routine, Ms. Skyler's heart lies with the littles! She appreciates that any moment can be used as a teaching moment and loves to make a difference in each and every life! One of her favorite parts of the day is reading books dramatically, as to capture the children's attention and make them laugh. She has one son, Jaiden, who just turned a year old and fits in perfectly with our curious older infant crew! They have a fur baby, Hannah, whom Jaiden regularly feeds his dinner, mocks, and tells "no".

Miss Jenn joins us at the Goddard School with her Associates Degree in General Education and is currently working towards her Bachelors Degree in Healthcare Administration. She loves working with children because nothing beats watching the wonder in children as they grow and learn. She is a huge bookworm and swimmer. One of her favorite children’s books is Dr. Seuss’s The Lorax. She is a mother of three and they enjoy water parks and cabin trips together.

Miss Payden comes to the Goddard school with over 2 years of experience working with children and is in the process of completing her Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education from WGU. She has worked with children ages 6-weeks to 6-years old, but has a special love for working with twos & toddlers. She highly values play based learning and enjoys making the lesson plans and activities fun while supporting the children’s development. As the oldest of seven kids, she is very family oriented person. Outside of work, she loves to read, do puzzles, and spend time with her family! Her favorite childhood books are Junnie B. Jones and Winnie the Pooh.

Miss Helena comes to The Goddard School with a Bachelors Degree in Criminology from Ohio University, a Masters Degree in Early Childhood Education and Applied Behavioral Analysis from the University of Cincinnati, and over 7 years of experience working with children. She believes in establishing strong individual connections with each child in her care, and using those connections to create a space that children genuinely feel seen, heard, and deeply cared for. Miss Helena and her husband are proud new parents to their son, Vincent, and their fur baby, Finn! In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, reading, and traveling! Her favorite children’s book is “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney

Miss Jasmin comes to the Goddard School with over 5 years experience helping little learners grow, explore, and discover the world around them. She currently holds both CDCA and RBT certifications, which help support her commitment to understanding children’s individual needs and encouraging their development. Outside of school, she is a proud mom to 3 kiddos, and a cat, and loves cooking, creating art, and finding fun, hands on ways to make learning exciting. One fun fact about her is that her very first job was working as a magician's assistant with her dad. Because of that experience entertaining children and making them smile has always come naturally to her! Her favorite children's book is Don't Push the Button by Bill Cotter because it's silly, interactive, and always makes her laugh! She is so excited to make wonderful memories, explore new things and have lots of fun with the littles in our care!

Miss Allie comes to the Goddard School with over four years of experience working with children in the Early Childhood setting. She has experience with all ages but has a special place in her heart for preschool. She is currently working on her CDA. She loves to watch children grow and learn through their time in her classroom. Miss Allie loves reading and being in nature. She also loves animals and has 2 dogs and 2 cats. At home she lives with her pets, her husband Caine and her 7 month old son Leo! Miss Allie’s favorite children’s book is “I love you stinky face” by Lisa McCourt because it was a book her mom read to her every night and now she reads it to her son every night.

Miss Angie comes to The Goddard School with over 11 years of experience in childcare. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Performing Arts Education from Capital University, with a minor in Spanish. She believes in educating the whole child and is passionate about being a positive influence and role model for every student. Outside of the classroom, Miss Angie loves to dance and performs as a professional violinist at events across Columbus. She also enjoys attending music festivals. Her favorite children's book is The Colors of Us by Karen Katz, a story she loves for its celebration of what makes each of us unique. She looks forward to being part of each child's learning journey every day and to helping grow the trailblazers of the

Miss Nahid comes to the Goddard School with over 9 years of experience working in early childhood. She completed her CDA certification in 2017 and since then worked as Pre-K lead teacher at a 5-star childcare center. She finished her primary/middle/high school along with undergraduate studies in Bangladesh, a small country located in south Asia. She loves working with children and a helping hand in their learning experience/process. She loves to travel and enjoys the experience of different cuisines, also a huge fan of Jeni’s ice creams and her favorite color is purple. Miss Nahid’s beloved children’s book is “Llama Llama Red Pajama” by Anna Dewdney.

Miss Marquita comes to The Goddard School originally from New York but has lived in Maryland for many years. She holds a Master’s degree in Business Law from American University Washington College of Law and began her work with children by volunteering at a children’s center. While she has experience working with school-aged children, she also brings four years of experience with preschool and pre-kindergarten students. She loves working with all age groups but finds younger children especially inspiring because of their curiosity, forgiving nature, and eagerness to learn. Her favorite part of being in the classroom is teaching while nurturing their impressionable spirits and watching them grow through new experiences.

Miss Shayla comes to the Goddard School with her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education and is currently working towards her Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education. She has been in a childcare setting for about seven years ranging from infant to school age. She love's working with children because they are so curious about the environment around them and they want to know more about it. She enjoys watching the gears turn in their head when they are working towards a concept. In her free time she enjoys being with my family, shopping, swimming, and watching movies. She has a seven year old son in The Goddard summer camp program and they have a one year old hound dog at home named Stella! She is so excited to be working with your children!

Miss Ayana comes to The Goddard School originally from O'ahu, Hawai'i, as an alumni of Hawai'i Technology Academy, with around four to five years of child care experience. Though in the process of completing her CDA/higher education, she has worked in five separate professional child care environments, including schools, daycares, and extra curricular programs. Throughout that time, she has worked with children ranging from the ages of infancy to school age, continuously learning and growing along with them. Her favorite thing about working with children is their ability to see the world differently, in ways we had not thought to think about before! In her free time, Miss Ayana loves to hang out with her two cats Cricket and Mowgli, as well as with her kind fiancé Nathan. She enjoys reading, writing, and participating in the arts whether it be drawing, sculpting, scrapbooking, etc. On nice days she enjoys going on walks through metro parks, and exploring new places! Miss Ayana's favori