Alumni

The Goddard School of Loveland - Director & Teachers Live Oaks - Early Childhood Education classes of 2015 & 2024 Madison Madden (2024) has her CDA and is an assistant teacher in two classrooms. She started at Goddard in March of 2024. Paige Atwell Sneed (2015) started her journey at Goddard on placement her senior year. After graduating she became a lead PreK teacher. In 2016 Paige obtained her CDA and became the Kindergarten Aid as well as the School Age teacher. In June 2020 she was promoted to Health & Safety Coordinator then in February 2024 was promoted again to Assistant Director, her current role. Paige graduated May 1, 2026 from The University of Cincinnati with an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education Administration and received her Directors Certificate. Karlee Gamble (2024) has her CDA and is currently enrolled at The University of Cincinnati working on her degree in Elementary Education. Karlee started at Goddard in May 2024 and is the Infant 2 Lead Teacher.

Senior Pre-sales Engineer at croit North American Inc Laurel Oaks - Information Support Services class of 2006 "This is a 2+ year head start into an industry or discipline. Until I started attending Great Oaks I thought I was a kid that hated school, it turns out I love learning, but had no control over what I was learning. By choosing a path that I was interested in it opened the door. I also was fortunate that I knew I wanted to do something with Information Technology and this was a way to fast track that into a well paying career. The skills I built gave me credibility to speak the language which helped with job interviews, and ultimately kickstarting my career."

Lead Developer at Siemens Scarlet Oaks - Secondary Instructional Aide class of 1974 Geri was one of 24 students in the very first two-year program at Scarlet Oaks. She made the decision to attend Great Oaks because it is a different way to learn your last two years of high school and prepares you for real life.

Animal Caretaker at SPCA Cincinnati Diamond Oaks - Veterinary Assisting Class of 2020 "I’ve always wanted to work with animals and when I was at Great Oaks we would get all of our animals from the SPCA and I just thought it would be an awesome place to work. I’ve been here 4 years now and I love it."

Utility Foreman at SiteWORX Live Oaks - Heavy Equipment Operations & Engineering class of 2018 "Live Oaks helped put me on a career path that was right for me. I was able to learn hands on and get a feel for what I was getting into. They taught me the basics that I needed to hit the ground running in the construction industry."

Firefighter/paramedic at Stonelick Township Fire Department Scarlet Oaks - Firefighting & Emergency Medical Services class of 2023 “At Great Oaks I obtained my fire one, fire two and EMT certification. After a year of being part-time/full-time, I went to paramedic school and obtained my paramedic certification within two years of graduating. I love my job and I love what I do. I love helping people."

Mechanical Engineer at R.A. Jones Live Oaks - CNC Advanced Manufacturing Technologies “After completing my program at Great Oaks, I was accepted to Purdue University where I recently graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering Technology and a Certificate in Entrepreneurship. Last summer, I interned at R.A Jones in Covington, where I am beginning my career in their Young Professionals Program."

Aircraft Mechanic at PSA Airlines Laurel Oaks - Aviation Maintenance Technician class of 2023 “While at Great Oaks I felt more independent and had to be more aware of my schedule of test/homework. I learned a lot of independence and how to time manage. Great Oaks was an amazing experience for me and got me where I am today. I’m nothing but grateful!