7th Grade

Lisa Goldstein

Education:

  • B.A. Secondary Education, emphasis on 6-8 grades from Western Michigan University and the University of Michigan. Double Major in Earth/Environmental Science and Biology, Minor in Math.
  • Started Masters Program at Loyola Marymount University in California for School Counseling, completed one year, currently on hold (moved to Vail).
  • Secondary Education Teacher Certification: Michigan, California, Colorado.

    Experience:
  • Taught in Maine at an outdoor environmental science school (T.E.S. The Environmental
    Schools) for grades 5-9th.
  • Taught middle school math and science in Compton, CA, where voted
    teacher of the year by student body.
  • Taught 6th grade science and 8th grade math at Hermosa Valley.
  • Middle School (Blue Ribbon School, top 10 middle schools of California).
  • Coached girls basketball and girls & boys track and field.
  • Substitute taught in Eagle & Summit County.
  • Algebra teacher at Colorado Mountain College.
  • Permanent sub for Jen Gutman’s grade 5 class in 2008.
  • Currently 7th grade teacher and math teacher grades 6-8 at Stone Creek.

Strengths:
I love teaching middle school kids! Great rapport with students, good motivator, loving and
nurturing yet firm and demanding. Respectful attitude towards students. Passionate about working with
kids in this age group, understanding of their needs and challenges during this stage in their life.

Personal:
Grew up in Flat Rock, Michigan. Married to John, and have a stepson, Jordan, currently a sophomore in high school.

Passion / Interests:
Love, love, love to travel! I have been lucky enough to spend time in Africa, climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro, rafted the Zambezi River, visited the following countries in Africa: Tanzania, Botswana, South Africa, Kenya, Zimbabwe, Zambia and the Island of Zanzibar. Sparked an overall interest in the country of Africa. Traveled also to Indonesia, China, Germany, Austria, Italy, Costa Rica, West Indies, Venezuela, Spain, Canada and Mexico. Heading to Turkey this summer!

Love to snowboard, practice yoga, cook, relax on a beach somewhere, hike and spend my spring
and summer on my road bike with my husband.

Your Vision for SCCS Middle School:
Class Motto: Show your work!! Students cannot have more fun than the teacher!! Create a culture of motivated, enthusiastic learners. The Upper School experience should provide and environment in which students develop a positive self image as well as explore their aptitudes, interest, and special talents.

This experience should foster a sense of belonging to a small community of learners, and prepare our students for transition to High School, helping them to assume a greater responsibility for their own future.