The Goddard School of Tinton Falls

Bios

• Mr Adam

  My name is Adam Heckendorn and I am the proud owner of the Goddard School of Tinton Falls. I am originally from California and moved to NJ in 1990. I have been married since 2000 to my lovely wife Mindi and we have three boys, Gregg, Jason and Jeffrey. I have been in the finance industry since 1983 and I was looking for something that I could be passionate about. When the opportunity came along for me to be part of the Goddard family, I did not hesitate. Once I met all the great families and teachers that make up the Goddard School in Tinton Falls I was so excited that I was going to be part of that team. I consider it a great privilege to be involved in your child’s education and growth and look forward to their success.

• Nadine

  Miss Nadine is one of our directors. She has been at The Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2014. Miss Nadine holds a Masters in Marriage and Family Counseling with a minor in Education from Hofstra University. She is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in Medication Administration, Severe Allergies, and Infant Safe Sleep. Additionally, she earns 30 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Kayleigh

  Miss Kayleigh is currently our assistant director. She began at The Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2015. Miss Kayleigh holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Purdue University and also has her Masters in School Counseling from Monmouth University. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and trained in Medication Administration, Severe Allergies, and Infant Safe Sleep. Each year, she earns 30 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education.

• Stephanie

  Miss Stephanie is one of our directors. She began with The Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2005. Miss Stephanie hold hers Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education for Brookdale Community College. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and is trained in Medication Administration, Severe Allergies, and Infant Safe Sleep. Each year, she earns 30 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education.

• Alejandra

  Miss Alejandra is our lead teacher in the Rockin' Radishes classroom (3-3.5 years). She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2022 and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Felician University. Miss Alejandra is certified in CPR and First Aid and trained in medication administration. In addition, she earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Chelsy

  Miss Chelsy is the lead teacher in one of our preschool classrooms, the Super Strawberries. She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2013. She is trained in medication administration and certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, she earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Emily

  Miss Emily is the lead teacher in our Kindergarten classroom, the Brilliant Bunnies. She has been with The Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2019. Miss Emily holds a Bachelors in Elementary Education from University of Tampa. She is trained in Medication Administration and certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, she earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Grisel

  Miss Gris is the lead teacher of one of our Get Set classrooms, the Playful Ponies (2.5-3 years). She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2021. She is trained in medication administration and is certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, she earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Janiece

  Miss Janiece is a floater.She joined the staff at The Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2019. She is currently enrolled at Brookdale Community College pursuing an Associate's Degree. Miss Janiece is trained in Medication Administration and earns 12 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Kaitlin

  Miss Kaitlin is the Lead Teacher in our infant room, the Sweet Peas. She began with us in 2017 after completing her Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education from Brookdale Community College. She is trained in Medication Administration and Infant Safe Sleep and is CPR and First Aid certified. Miss Kaitlin continues to earn 20 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Megan

  Miss Megan is the lead teacher in one of our Pre-K classrooms, the Cuddly Cows. She has been with The Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2006. She is trained in medication administration and infant safe sleep and is certified in CPR and First Aid. In addition, she earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Rachelle

  Miss Rachelle is our lead teacher in the Lovable Lambs classroom (18-24 months). She joined our faculty in 2020. Miss Rachelle is certified in CPR, First Aid and medical administration. She also earns 20 additional hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Selena

  Miss Selena is our lead teacher in the Precious Pumpkins (15-18 months). She has her Bachelor's in Biology from Rutgers University and is currently pursuing her Master's in Biology. Miss Selena has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2022. She is certified in CPR, First Aid and medication administration. Miss Selena earns an additional 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Shaun

  Mr. Shaun is the lead teacher in one of our Pre-Kindergarten classrooms, the Sassy Sheep. He has his Associate's Degree in Humanities Music from Brookdale Community College and has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2020. He is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in medication administration. In addition, he earns 20 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Alexandra

  Miss Allie is our assistant teacher in one of our preschool classrooms, the Rockin' Radishes. She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2022. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from Rowan University. Miss Allie is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in medication administration, severe allergies and infant safe sleep. In addition, she earns 15 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Antonia

  Miss Antonia is our assistant teacher in one of our pre-toddler classrooms, the Darling Ducks (12-15 months). She joined the Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2024. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and earns 15 additional hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education.

• Diane

  Miss Diane is currently a floater. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education from Monmouth University. Miss Diane has been at the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2023. She is certified in CPR and First Aid and trained in medical administration. Miss Diane earns an additional 15 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Emily

  Miss Emily is one of our assistant teachers in the Playful Ponies (2.5-3 years). She joined the Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2024. Miss Emily is certified in CPR and First Aid and trained in infant safe sleep. She earns an additional 15 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education annually.

• Joyceline

  Miss Joyceline is the lead teacher in our Darling Ducks classroom (12-15 months). She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2023. Miss Joyceline is certified in CPR and First Aid and trained in medical administration and infant safe sleep. She earns an additional 20 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Lizabeth

  Miss Liz is one of our assistants in the Curious Carrots class. She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2022 and is pursuing her bachelor's degree in Psychology from Kean University. Miss Liz is trained in medication administration and certified in CPR and First Aid. She earns 15 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Maria

  Miss Maria is one of our assistant teachers in the Playful Ponies class (2.5-3 years). She joined the Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2024. Miss Maria is certified in CPR and First Aid. She earns an additional 15 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education annually.

• Reilly

  Miss Reilly is our assistant teacher in one of our pre-toddler classrooms, the Precious Pumpkins (15-18 months). She joined the Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2024. Miss Reilly is certified in CPR and First aid and trained in medication administration. She earns an additional 15 hours of professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.

• Rejoice

  Miss Rejoice is currently a floater. She has been with the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2021. She is certified in CPR, First Aid, medical assistance, patient care tech, EKG and phlebotomy. In addition, she earns 15 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Saly

  Miss Saly is one of the assistant teachers in our infant classroom, the Sweet Peas. She holds an Associate's Degree in Business from Shibeen El Kom University. Miss Saly has been at the Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2022. She is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in medication administration and infant safe sleep. Additionally, she earns 15 hours of Early Childhood Education professional development each year.

• Sandra

  Miss Sandy is the Assistant Teacher in one of our Pre-K classrooms, the Cuddly Cows. She has been with The Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2017. Miss Sandy is CPR and First Aid certified and trained in Medication Administration. Miss Sandy earns 15 hours of Professional Development in Early Childhood Education annually.

• Sonia

  Miss Sonia began at The Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2018 and is one of our Assistant Teachers in our preschool classroom, the Super Strawberries. She is trained in Medication Administration and is CPR and First Aid certified and earns 15 hours of Professional Development in Early Childhood Education annually.

• Tamara

  Miss Tamara is one of our assistant teachers in our infant classroom, the Sweet Peas. She joined the Goddard School of Tinton Falls in 2023. Miss Tamara is certified in First Aid and CPR and trained in infant safe sleep, medication administration and severe allergies. She earns an additional 15 hours of professional development each year.

• Vanessa

  Miss Vanessa is currently a floater. She has been at The Goddard School of Tinton Falls since 2006 and is currently completing her CDA Certification. Miss Vanessa is certified in CPR and First Aid and earns professional development in Early Childhood Education each year.