Mrs. Goddard is a minor character in Emma. She is a resident of the village of Highbury and is mistress of a boarding school—although not a seminary. Her school is of a reasonable price and high distinction. She was often invited to Hartfield estate, along with Mrs. and Miss Bates for tea with Henry Woodhouse, to whom she looked quite kindly. They offered company to Emma Woodhouse after her beloved governess and friend, Miss Taylor married Mr. Weston and moved to Randalls.