LifeChanger of the Year Nominee Profile

Elizabeth Goodwin was nominated by Ed Cawley, a member of her community.

Ms. Goodwin earned a Bachelor's degree in early childhood education and theater from Wesleyan College in 1990. She received Montessori certification in preprimary and primary education from the American Montessori Society in 1992. In 2000, she received a Master's degree from Lesley University in curriculum and instruction, with an emphasis on arts education. In 2001, she received National Board certification in early childhood education.

This year will be her 13th year of teaching at Okatie Elementary School, and she has loved every minute. She has just over 26 years of experience as a classroom teacher. After many years of education and experience, she says that she is still excited to dedicate her life to this wonderful and challenging career. Ms. Goodwin focuses on spending most of her time nurturing students and providing an overall beneficial experience to them. She also creates a positive school atmosphere because of her background in drama and the arts.