GOAL Academy Personal Statement

271 Words2 Pages
I am interested in joining GOAL Academy in its quest to provide students with alternative pathways to complete their high school education. This is sparked by my experience with students who require a different path to school success, including my work with at-risk secondary students in alternative programs and my own children, who benefitted from online education options. All can thrive given the structure offered by your program.
Your passion to remove barriers and support students is something I share, both as a parent and a teacher. Raising two special needs students has given me an intimate understanding of the balance required to promote student ownership of learning while providing gently insistent individual guidance toward continuous