Articles from Goddard Systems, LLC

Franchise sales and development expert joins premier early childhood education provider to drive system growth and access to high-quality childcare

Annual recognitions celebrate schools for delivering extraordinary educational experiences for students and exceptional service to families

Annual program recognizes 16 teachers for their commitment to students

Awards recognize exceptional performance and service

Distinguished researchers and educators strengthen the franchise’s early childhood development expertise

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, today announced that Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Dennis R. Maple will retire effective March 31, 2025.

Owners of The Goddard School of Denver (Highlands), CO, recognized for outstanding achievement in franchising

Early childhood education franchise honored by Entrepreneur, Franchise Business Review and Franchise Times

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, has appointed Deborah Thomas as chief human resources officer, effectively immediately. In her role, Thomas is responsible for overseeing all aspects of human resources strategy, including talent management, employee engagement and leadership development. She will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing Goddard’s human capital strategy, ensuring the company continues to attract, develop and retain top talent.

Goddard Systems, LLC, manager of The Goddard School® franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, is proud to honor Christopher McDevitt as the 2024 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner. This $10,000 scholarship has been granted annually over the past 16 years to a graduating high school senior who successfully completed a Goddard School pre-k or kindergarten program. The recipient must demonstrate the dedication, resilience and community spirit that epitomized Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system. A Matthews, NC, native, McDevitt is a 2011 pre-k graduate of The Goddard School of Matthews.

Goddard Systems, LLC, (GSL), the manager of The Goddard School® franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, is honored to recognize 16 Goddard School teachers from across the country for their outstanding efforts and commitment to students this past year.

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, has appointed Dr. Ali Tafreshi as chief information officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Dr. Tafreshi is responsible for building and executing a robust information technology (IT) roadmap, improving processes and applications to deliver value to the franchise system and leading efforts to implement new technologies and data management.

Goddard Systems, LLC, the manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, proudly presents the 2023 Goddard School Director of the Year award to Nadia Marynovych, director of The Goddard School of Westport, CT.

Goddard Systems, LLC, manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, congratulates Katie Engels as the 2023 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship winner. Now in its 15th year, this $10,000 scholarship is granted annually to a graduating high school senior who successfully completed a Goddard School pre-k or kindergarten program. The recipient must demonstrate the work ethic, perseverance and commitment to the community that exemplifies Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system. Engels is a 2011 kindergarten graduate from The Goddard School of Piscataway.

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, is honored to welcome Dr. Valerie Truesdale to its Educational Advisory Board (EAB). The EAB is comprised of a diversely skilled group of educators, researchers, physicians and early childhood experts who work closely with GSL’s education team to ensure The Goddard School's individualized learning program is consistently at the forefront of early childhood research and development.

Goddard Systems, LLC, (GSL), the franchisor of The Goddard School®, the nation’s leading premium early childhood education provider, is honored to recognize 16 teachers from across the country for their outstanding efforts and commitment to students this past year.

Goddard Systems, LLC (GSL), manager of The Goddard School franchise system, has appointed Matt Zaia as senior vice president, chief development officer, effective immediately. In his new role, Zaia is responsible for growing the Goddard footprint across the country by leading franchisees through site selection, real estate development, design, construction and obtaining a certificate of occupancy for new schools.

Goddard Systems, LLC, manager of The Goddard School franchise system, the nation’s leading premier early childhood education provider, is celebrating the opening of its 600th location in Murfreesboro, Tenn., in the greater Nashville area.

Goddard Systems, LLC, the franchisor of The Goddard School, the nation’s leading premium educational childcare provider, has awarded Kira Young the 2022 Anthony A. Martino Memorial Scholarship. Now in its 14th year, this $10,000 scholarship is granted annually to a Goddard School pre-k or kindergarten graduate who demonstrates the work ethic, perseverance and commitment to the community that exemplifies Anthony A. Martino, the founder of The Goddard School franchise system. Young is a 2010 kindergarten graduate of The Goddard School of Suwanee (Old Atlanta).

Goddard Systems, LLC, franchisor of The Goddard School, has appointed Kevin Brickner as vice president, franchise sales, effective immediately. In this newly established role, Brickner is responsible for driving the expansion of The Goddard School by identifying prospective franchisees and engaging with existing franchisees interested in opening additional schools.