All About Me

Hello everyone!! My name is Rachel Goodstein and I am a full time student at SPC. I double major in Elementary Education and Sociology. Growing up being a teacher was the last thing I wanted to be. Who in their right mind would want to be in school for the rest of their lives!?!?! A cartoonist was what I told my teachers I wanted to be in grammar school. When I first came to college I interned at a major record company in the city because I was still unsure if I wanted to pursue a career in education or with something that involved more art and music. I always loved working with children and in the end I knew that I would feel much more satisfied in a field that is dedicated to helping others. One problem with teaching, I hate homework! After taking a few education classes, I got nervous about all the outside work that teaching involves (grading papers, creating tests, etc.).

Luckily for me I had the opportunity to become an art teacher at the Boys & Girls Club in Hudson County. I created my own class called, "Teaching Multiculturalism through Art" and it allowed me to combine my love for art and teaching in a subject that I am also interested in, multicultural education. I would love to do art and music therapy or teach a special class such as the one I taught at Boys & Girls Club. I am going to continue working in the education field until I find my own little niche. :)