Goal Statement
Goldie Christine Hieneman
Instructor, Adult Learning Center
Masters of Science in Education
Goal Statement
My goal as an educator is to receive a Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Inclusion Education. Even though I do not hold an undergraduate degree in Education, this is where my life path has taken me. Being an educator without an education degree has taught me how to help students learn by thinking outside the box. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication. I am an Instructor. I am knowledgeable in areas of training using effective communication skills. I am able to explain to others the process and steps it takes to produce a positive outcome.
I am entering my 9th year as a GED (General Education Diploma) Instructor. My students range from ages 16 to last year we had a very proud graduate that was 79. Each of these students carries with them a personal story/struggle/learning disability that somehow kept them from graduating high school. This is where I come in. I am not only their teacher; I’m their support, their mentor, their cheerleader, their “MOM”. For some reason or another, the traditional high school setting did not work for these students. Our nation has always put a negative spin on “dropouts” or even “GED”. However, it is ludicrous to believe that one system of doing something is going to satisfy the masses. Not everyone learns the same. When a student enrolls they carry this stigma with them that gives them a learning hindrance. Their image of being unintelligent hinders their learning. As an educator, it is my job to build self-esteem, help them stay motivated, and encourage educational growth. All of this in a nutshell describes my philosophy of education. I often reiterate to students, “Build upon your strengths and do not stress about your weaknesses.” Our students’ goal is not to pass with a score of perfection, simply just to pass. For example: if frustration with fractions is
Instructor, Adult Learning Center
Masters of Science in Education
Goal Statement
My goal as an educator is to receive a Master of Science in Education with a Concentration in Inclusion Education. Even though I do not hold an undergraduate degree in Education, this is where my life path has taken me. Being an educator without an education degree has taught me how to help students learn by thinking outside the box. I currently have a Bachelor of Science in Organizational Communication. I am an Instructor. I am knowledgeable in areas of training using effective communication skills. I am able to explain to others the process and steps it takes to produce a positive outcome.
I am entering my 9th year as a GED (General Education Diploma) Instructor. My students range from ages 16 to last year we had a very proud graduate that was 79. Each of these students carries with them a personal story/struggle/learning disability that somehow kept them from graduating high school. This is where I come in. I am not only their teacher; I’m their support, their mentor, their cheerleader, their “MOM”. For some reason or another, the traditional high school setting did not work for these students. Our nation has always put a negative spin on “dropouts” or even “GED”. However, it is ludicrous to believe that one system of doing something is going to satisfy the masses. Not everyone learns the same. When a student enrolls they carry this stigma with them that gives them a learning hindrance. Their image of being unintelligent hinders their learning. As an educator, it is my job to build self-esteem, help them stay motivated, and encourage educational growth. All of this in a nutshell describes my philosophy of education. I often reiterate to students, “Build upon your strengths and do not stress about your weaknesses.” Our students’ goal is not to pass with a score of perfection, simply just to pass. For example: if frustration with fractions is