Bobi Céspedes is an Afro-Cuban singer and international recording artist. She is also a graduate of Goddard’s BA in Education in Seattle in 2009. The bilingual education program was a good fit for the composer, band leader and educator. Bobi Céspedes was interviewed by Renée Almatierra for Goddard College in May 2021. They discussed her… Continue reading The Passionate Voice of Bobi Céspedes, Goddard alum
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Transformative Educator is a Leader in Dual Language Higher Education
In first grade, Bárbara Martínez-Griego received Ds and Fs on her report card while in other areas, such as effort, courtesy, and conduct, she always got A’s. “The only comment made -every grading period- was, “Needs to speak more English at home,” always written in red ink.” While she may not have known it in… Continue reading Transformative Educator is a Leader in Dual Language Higher Education
A Garifuna Journeys to Goddard
by Martha David, (EDU – Seattle Dual Language Concentration- Early Childhood Education ’19) BEGINNINGS OF AN EDUCATOR At age of 5 years old my mother registered me in school. She walked me to school and left me in front of the school and I had to find my way to the classroom. I spoke my… Continue reading A Garifuna Journeys to Goddard
Principios de un Educador
Escrito por Martha David, (EDU – Seattle La concentración de Educación en la Primera Infancia en Dos Idiomas ’19) A la edad de 5 años, mi madre me inscribió en la escuela. Ella me acompañó y me dejó frente a la escuela y tuve que encontrar mi camino al aula. Solo hablaba el idioma de… Continue reading Principios de un Educador
The Long Walk of a Teacher
Everyday, when I get home from student teaching, I silently bring in my bag to the house. Without saying a word, I put on a hat and head back outside for a walk. I watch the bus pull up across the road, students hopping out and into the arms of their family members. I walk… Continue reading The Long Walk of a Teacher
The Teacher as Student: Graduate Degrees For a New Educational Era
by Bernard Bull, President of Goddard College Something new is happening in classrooms around the country. Project-based learning schools, Montessori schools, Waldorf schools, schools where every student has a personalized learning plan, and schools that are committed to creating more space for learner voice, choice, ownership, and agency are all popping up. There are more… Continue reading The Teacher as Student: Graduate Degrees For a New Educational Era
Learning Alliance: Partnerships & Grants for Students with a Sustainability Focus
As a Goddard College student, you can earn credits with a network of dynamic organizations that have partnership agreements with Goddard. You can complete courses and programs of study with these partners during the semester and on between semester breaks, in some cases earning additional credits directly applicable towards your Goddard degree and satisfying some… Continue reading Learning Alliance: Partnerships & Grants for Students with a Sustainability Focus