- Slocum Skewes School
- Meet the Teacher
Phone: 201-778-3494
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Degrees and Certifications:
Bachelor of Arts: English M.Ed – Special Education New Jersey State Certifications: Teacher of English (Grades 6-12) Teacher of Students with Disabilities (Grades K-12)
Ms. Courtney Goch
I began my teaching career in 2001 at a public high school for fine and performing arts. During my tenure, I was fortunate to teach a number of academic and creative disciplines—including Language Arts, Creative Writing, Mass Media, Public Speaking, and Journalism.
My teaching philosophy revolves around respect, individuality, and growth. A successful classroom is one where students create positive relationships and maintain respect for all individuals. Respect for others, self, and the class will help cultivate positive communication. With this environment, I believe that students can become engaged and motivated to learn.
Teaching is about guiding students through the learning process and having students make connections that are relevant to their lives. Ultimately, the learning journey should be enhanced through students’ discovery. The first step to meeting the learning needs of all students in the classroom is to understand that there is not a “one size fits all” method to instruction.