About Ms. G

Hello, my name is Ms. Goodwin, and I am excited to be starting a new school year with you all. : )

Born in China and raised in Chino by my adoptive parents, I am grateful to have been involved in activities like piano, gymnastics, and dance at a young age. At Don Lugo High School, I played tennis, ran track, participated in Key Club and National Honor Society, and tutored peers in math and science. I attended UCLA to earn a B.S. in Applied Math with a minor in Statistics (yes, the food is amazing!). Through the Teacher Education program at Claremont Graduate University, I earned my credential, Master of Education, and developed a social justice awareness. Previously, I taught at El Rancho HS in Pico Rivera and joined the RHS family in 2019. This year will be my seventh at Rowland, and I am elated to learn and work with the dedicated, diverse, and inspiring young individuals of our community. Aside from Geometry, I also teach the IB Math course for seniors in the International Baccalaureate program, AVID 11th grade, advise Link Crew and Do Something Club, and will be serving as the Math Department Chair.

Outside of the education space, I enjoy reading, listening to music, staying active (e.g. tennis, Zumba, exercising), creating (e.g. drawing, painting and cooking), and spending time with my family (3 people +  3 dogs + 1 bird) and my fiancé. I also enjoy playing pickleball, baking, and even skateboarding!

Overall, I am a dedicated, caring, and passionate person. When I do things, I do them with all of my heart, effort, and attention to detail. I chose to become a math educator because I wanted to help build young people’s confidence in their math abilities, and I choose to continue serving as an educator because I want to create spaces where students can empower themselves with quantitative reasoning, communication, and critical thinking skills and practice co-constructing a community infused with equity and love.

Please feel free to reach out via email or ParentSquare at any time. I greatly look forward to cultivating a partnership with you so we can collectively support your child in their overall well-being and academic learning journey. ❤️

With Love,

Ms. Goodwin

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