MYP Humanities Year 3: December 2017

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

About Me

This is my eleventh year as a part of the Goodrell family. I graduated from Simpson College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and minors in history, religion, philosophy and education in 2005. I graduated from Morningside College with my master’s degree in education in 2009. My wife teaches science at Baxter Community Schools and we have an eleven year old son who attends Baxter as well. I enjoy spending time with my family, attending student extra curricular events, and cheering on the Hawkeyes! I look forward to working with you as we both strive for your child to achieve success in eighth grade. Please do not hesitate to contact me with any concerns you may have. Feel free to call or email me whenever you have a concern or simply want to check in.

Professional Educator's Creed

As a professional educator, I believe that education is a noble profession with the power to transform lives and empower human beings to thrive and improve our democratic society and diverse, changing world. I help change the world and create our future. I understand the unique privilege and accept the great responsibility that comes with this charge. To the best of my ability, I will

Act on the belief that all students are unique, have worth, and can improve their lives and their world.
Support and protect the right of every student to a free, quality, public education with meaningful and equitable opportunities to learn.
Provide an education directed toward the development of the dimensions of human potential and personality.
Educate with the understanding that public education is the cornerstone of a free and functioning democratic society.
Provide rich, meaningful, engaging, and challenging experiences that empower the whole person to think, communicate, and interact so they can improve their lives and the lives of others.
Create caring, supported, and democratic learning communities that ensure the rights of all students are respected, including those who lack the means to make their needs known.
Provide an education that strengthens respect for human rights and fundamental freedoms of all human beings.
Eliminate ignorance and further understanding and caring.
Advocate for the well being of students and families.
Collaborate constructively with colleagues to improve the craft of educating and to build the learning communities that benefit the growth and development of all.
Collaborate with our school communities and others to inform and shape healthy deliberations about the future of our schools.
Actively resist and work to change policies and practices that devalue or harm students, the education profession, or public education.
Exercise my professional judgment independently to benefit students.
Never cease seeking further education for my continual growth.