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“The support and love among the FCS students, teachers and staff show
the world the love of Christ, personified.” - Karen Goodman
Gary, Indiana is my birthplace. Surrounded by corn fields, I enjoyed 4 seasons of fun outdoors in Northern Indiana. I married my college sweetheart, Carl Goodman, and followed his call to full-time Christian ministry. We have served churches in North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia. Our five children fondly consider Botetourt and the Salem area home. My children and grandchildren know me as mom or "Oma" (grandma) and are God's blessings to me. Also, the members at Lakeside Baptist Church are like family, worshipping and serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ together, making disciples.
What post-secondary schools did you attend? Degrees held?
Tennessee Temple University, BS in Secondary Education, proficiency in Mathematics, minor in Speech and Bible
What are your hobbies or things you enjoy outside of the school?
Walking, hiking, grandchildren, Bible study, and reading are my favorite hobbies.
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Please briefly describe your journey to Faith Christian School and what attracted you to the school.
After moving back to Roanoke with my husband's ministry opportunity, an FCS teacher talked to me about Faith. With her encouragement, I substituted at Faith and another Christian school in the area. After meeting students, faculty and administration at Faith, I saw firsthand that their classical model of training students to reason logically, write well, read excellent literature, and speak persuasively and articulately were impressive. Best of all was the emphasis on Christian worldview. When the opportunity opened, I was thrilled to join the team.
Have you taught or been involved in schools somewhere else prior to FCS? If so, where, and how long?
Grace Christian School, 2.5 years, Winston Salem Christian School, 3.5 years, Homeschool 25 years
What's a favorite book you've read?
Mathematica for Human Flourishing
How many books do you have stacked on your bedside table or in your "To Read" pile?
Five, and four in the living room stack! These include The Golden Ratio (Livio), On Reading Well (Prior), and Soolley (Grisham).
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What do you find most compelling or distinct about Christian classical education?
Classical education focused on Christ, a Christian worldview, and defending the Christian faith in a world confused about truth is paramount to sharing our faith with others.
If you have a "life verse" or a verse that is ministering to you right now, what might it be?
Psalm 1. Delight in God's law and meditate on it day and night. Be planted and bear fruit.
Which superhero would you be and why? Or what superpower would you want to have?
Superman and fly! The ability to travel quickly and help others is appealing.
What or who inspired you to work in education?
A math teacher in High School, Mr. Lew, had trouble explaining algebra concepts to the class, so he encouraged me to try to put it in words the students would understand. I loved it!
If you have a personal life's mission statement, what is it? If not, how might you describe what you feel called to as a believer?
God calls us to love Him, love others. Be a follower of Jesus and help others follow Him!
Why do you love Faith Christian School or what do you appreciate most about Faith Christian School?
The support and love among the students, teachers, and staff show the world the love of Christ personified.
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