Press Releases from The Goddard School (20 total)
The Goddard School in Chicago’s South Loop Neighborhood is Now Open
Newest play-based learning facility to open in the Windy City equipped with a rooftop playground and the latest in sanitization technologies
CHICAGO, IL (JULY 20, 2020) — With major cityscapes typically lackluster in outdoor space for children to both learn and play, there’s a new early childhood education center now open in the South Loop neighborhood of Chicago that’s breaking the mold.
The Goddard School®, a nationally acclaimed early childhood education franchise,…
The Goddard School Annual Teacher of the Year Awards Honor Six Remarkable Early …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (May 8, 2018) – Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, the nation’s premier preschool system focusing on learning through play for children six weeks to six years old, has chosen the recipients of the twelfth annual Teacher of the Year awards. During National Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place from May 1 to May 5, six leading preschool educators from four Goddard School…
The Goddard School is Now Accepting Applications for the 11th Annual Anthony A. …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (January 31, 2018) – Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the national franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, which is focused on learning through play, has begun accepting applications for the 11th annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship, which is awarded annually to one high school senior who graduated from The Goddard School prekindergarten or kindergarten program. This distinguished scholarship honors an alumnus whose work ethic…
Husband-Wife Duo Receives National Recognition for Dedication to Community Outre …
Dave and Laurel Hajek, owners of The Goddard School located at 9431 Atlee Commerce Boulevard in Ashland, VA, have been presented with the Humanitarian Award by Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School.
The award recognizes the Hajeks for demonstrating selfless devotion to serving those in need and a commitment to community outreach through life-enriching programs.
The Hajeks spearheaded an annual market-wide campaign to raise money for CJ’s Thumbs Up…
The 10th Annual Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Toy Test Names Melissa & Dou …
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the national franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, proudly announces that the public has selected the Melissa & Doug® Star Diner Restaurant Play Set as the winning toy in the 10th annual Goddard School Preschooler-Approved Toy Test. To promote learning through play for all children, GSI will purchase and donate 100 units of the Melissa & Doug® Star Diner Restaurant Play Set to Toys…
The Goddard School’s Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Grows Presence I …
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its latest school in Katy, TX is open. Located at 27528 Westridge Creek Lane, the new school is operated by franchisee Asli Remlinger, in partnership with her husband Kirk Remlinger.
Prior to opening a location of The Goddard School, Asli graduated with a degree in Business Administration from the University of Houston, and lead a successful career…
The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Grows Presence in …
TAMPA, Fla. (October 26, 2017)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its latest school in Lithia, FL is now open. Located at 14106 Spector Road, the new school is operated by franchisees Souji Chalumuri and Shekar Laveti.
Prior to joining The Goddard School, Souji received her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Civil Engineering from George Mason University in Virginia, and subsequently worked for…
The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Grows Presence in …
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its latest school in Wesley Chapel, Fl is open. Located at 2539 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, the new school is operated by franchisee Dinesh Patel.
Prior to joining The Goddard School, Dinesh worked in India as a textile engineer in the textile manufacturing industry. After moving to the U.S. with his family, he continued to enrich his…
The Goddard School® Honors Top Early Childhood Educators for the Eleventh Annua …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (May 4, 2017) – Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, the nation’s premier preschool focusing on learning through play for children six weeks to six years old, announces today that five leading educators from across the nation have been chosen as recipients of the eleventh annual Teacher of the Year award. In honor of National Teacher Appreciation Week, which takes place from May…
The Goddard School Celebrates Its Seventh Annual Nationwide Root For Earth Campa …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – April 17, 2017 – The Goddard School®, the nation’s premier preschool franchise system focusing on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old, announces the seventh annual Root for Earth campaign. More than 460 Goddard Schools participate in the weeklong Root for Earth celebration, which encourages families, children and communities to celebrate our planet and learn the importance of environmentally sustainable…
The Goddard School’s Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Comes To Downtow …
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its latest school in Denver, CO is open. Located at 3914 King St. in the Highlands region of downtown Denver, the new school is operated by husband-and-wife franchisees, David and Allison McMurtry.
David, a veteran of the educational and foster care systems with nearly two decades of teaching and admissions experience, met Allison in 2013. Prior to…
The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Comes to Lee's Sum …
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (March 15, 2016)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its latest school in Lee’s Summit, MO is open. Located at 1000 SW Longview Park Drive, the new school operated by franchisee Veena Dontharaju.
Prior to joining The Goddard School, Veena worked in the telecom and software programming fields as an engineer. While researching preschools for her son, Veena came across…
JOHN DEERE GEARATION BOARD SELECTED AS THE TOP EDUCATIONAL TOY OF 2016 IN THE 9T …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – November 14, 2016 – Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the national franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, is excited to announce that the public has selected the John Deere Gearation Board as the top toy in its 9th annual Goddard School Preschooler-Approval Toy Test. In an effort to encourage learning through play outside of the classroom, GSI will purchase and donate 100 units of the…
The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Opens New Connecti …
Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces the opening of its sixth location in Connecticut. Located at 288 Monroe Turnpike, Monroe, CT 06468, the new school is owned by franchisee Kim Murray.
While Murray’s entrepreneurial background is in the salon and spa industry, her passion for helping kids drew her toward early childhood education. She decided to open a location of The Goddard School…
The Goddard School of Ladera Ranch Earns National Recognition as 21st Century Le …
Ladera Ranch, Ca October 21, 2016 - P21, The Partnership for 21st Century Learning, designated The Goddard School as an exemplar school for 2016-2017. The Goddard School received this honor for exemplary 21st century learning practices in preparing students for success in college, career, and life.
P21’s 21st Century Learning Exemplar Program searches for and shares the stories of schools and districts that have successfully transformed student learning through innovative practices…
The Goddard School® Presents 8th Annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (May 10, 2016) – The Goddard School®, the premier preschool focusing on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old, announces Jillian Yagoda of Maple Glen, PA as the winner of the eighth annual Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. Open nationwide to high school seniors who have graduated from The Goddard School Pre-K or Kindergarten program, the scholarship is awarded to one…
The Goddard School® Announces its Leading Educators For The 10th Annual Teacher …
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA (May 2, 2016) – Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), franchisor of The Goddard School®, the nation’s premier preschool focusing on learning through play for children six weeks to six years old, names honorees for their tenth annual Teacher of the Year award. In celebration of National Teacher Appreciation Week, happening May 2 to 6, GSI acknowledgesmore than 10,000 teachers nationwide and presents six extraordinary teachers with a…
THE GODDARD SCHOOL KICKS OFF 6th ANNUAL NATIONWIDE ROOT FOR EARTH CAMPAIGN
KING OF PRUSSIA, PA – April 18, 2016 – The Goddard School®, the nation’s premier preschool franchise system focusing on learning through play for children from six weeks to six years old, announces their 6th annual Root for Earth campaign, a week-long celebration promoting environmental responsibility. With more than 440 Goddard School preschools across the nation participating, Root for Earth teaches children, families and their communities the significance of ecological…
THE GODDARD SCHOOL'S DYNAMIC LEARNING THROUGH PLAY CURRICULUM COMES TO COLLEGEVI …
COLLEGEVILLE, Pa. (March 16, 2016)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school in Collegeville, PA is open. Located at 500 Springhouse Drive Collegeville, PA 19462, the new school is owned by franchisees Adrienne and Tim Clark and operated by Adrienne.
Prior to joining The Goddard School, Adrienne Clark earned her Bachelor’s Degree from Randolph-Macon Woman’s College. She spent more than 10…
The Goddard School's Dynamic Learning Through Play Curriculum Comes To Snoqualmi …
SNOQUALMIE, Wa. (March 9, 2016)— Goddard Systems, Inc. (GSI), the franchisor of The Goddard School® preschool system, announces its newest school in Snoqualmie, WA is open. Located at Snoqualmie Parkway, 34510 SE 96th Street Snoqualmie, WA 98065, the new school is owned and operated by franchisee Julio Ibarra.
Julio Ibarra and his wife, Maria Elena, acting as the on-site owner, bring a balance of educational volunteer work and a business…
