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Media provided by Alejandro Izurieta ’25<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among several new teachers at Grace this year, ranging from math and science to administrative offices, the college counseling department has introduced two new members: Ms. Jane Tran<\/a> and Ms. Andie Goodman. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman joined the office as an Assistant Director of College Counseling, in addition to teaching Lab Day courses, acting as a Student Support Guide, and taking over as a 9th grade advisor. Even though she has a wide range of responsibilities at Grace, Ms. Goodman\u2019s favorite part of her role will always be counseling students.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI love getting to know you all, and creating relationships with students is the important thing. Helping you figure out how to succeed and then seeing that come to fruition is very rewarding for me and brings me a lot of joy.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Acting as a counselor is important to Ms. Goodman, and she wants students to feel like they can go to her for advice and support whenever they may need it. For this reason, Ms. Goodman decided to become a Student Support Guide at Grace. \u201cIn this role, I am doing more administrative, behind the scenes work for the college process and I am trained to be a counselor,\u201d she said. \u201cI want to also have that more official title so students view me as someone that they can come to about different issues. I can really flex my social-emotional counseling muscle too, because it\u2019s important to me that I have that skill.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Students agree that Ms. Goodman has been able to provide a safe space within the confines of the college office. When speaking to a group of students who enjoy working in that space because of the support that it provides, Lexi B. \u201823 said, \u201cMs. Goodman fosters an amazing environment in the college office where students feel comfortable to walk in and have a chat. It\u2019s my favorite place to be during lunch.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many students seem to agree that Ms. Goodman has made a positive impact on the space, providing an opportunity for students to work quietly and debrief \u2013 an especially comforting place for stressed out seniors. Students appreciate Ms. Goodman\u2019s ability to advise students and foster a positive, judgment-free environment.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman discussed this deliberate effort to create a safe space for students. \u201cI think part of my counseling skill is my ability to self-disclose and relate to students.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She enjoys discussing nearby restaurants with students during their lunch periods, and is proud of her ability to recommend great food in the area. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As a self-proclaimed foodie, she explained how she grew up obsessed with cooking. \u201cI never watched Disney Channel as a kid. My go-to shows were Food Network. Guy Fieri, Giada de Laurentiis, Emeril Lagasse. My dad took me to an Emeril Lagasse show when I was seven because I was obsessed with food people.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Because of her interest in food, the Gazette asked Ms. Goodman to give some advice on the best local food. Her top three options were Sunny & Annie\u2019s Deli sandwiches, the onigiri from HMart, and the egg bagel with jalapeno cream cheese and bacon from Brooklyn Bagel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Connecting with students and giving advice, whether it be about college or local restaurants, is Ms. Goodman\u2019s favorite part of her job. However, she is still thankful for the opportunity to teach, especially 9th and 10th graders. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman said, \u201cI teach Making Choices: Substances and Sexuality. Last semester I taught CD9. It was really fun because I got to meet the 9th graders, and then I became a 9th grade advisor after I got that class, so I knew some of the 9th graders through that.\u201d She followed this saying, \u201cit really helped me create a relationship with that class. And now I\u2019m teaching 10th graders, so I\u2019m getting to meet a whole new group of students.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman has already forged a connection with the older grades, though. \u201cI already know the 12th graders and the 11th graders pretty well now,\u201d she said. \u201cSo now I feel like I know a lot of students in the school because I\u2019ve taught two classes and know you guys from college counseling.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the few months she has worked here, Ms. Goodman has already made her mark on the Grace community.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

When asked about words of advice for students on their way to college, Ms. Goodman wanted to share some wisdom about overcoming an inevitable part of life: failure. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Even though she knows now that counseling is the path that she should pursue, as a student, she considered investment banking: \u201cI got to college and [economics] was really hard for me. I didn\u2019t even try to get into the business school at UVA (University of Virginia), because you have to apply when you\u2019re a sophomore. I wish I did try,\u201d she remarked, \u201cat least to see if I could get in.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman reflected on her fear of failure and shared with us a motto she lives her life by: \u201cjust try. If you don\u2019t get in, whatever.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is the opportunity to give this kind of advice that encouraged Ms. Goodman to start counseling in the first place, and she wants her students to be ready to overcome challenges and face potential failures. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWorking in education is where I need to be, but I feel like in terms of when you go to college and figure out what you want to do, being afraid of failure is always going to be the thing that holds you back from opportunities.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ms. Goodman ended our interview with an insightful piece of advice: \u201cI think if you can overcome that fear and just try new things and put yourself out of your comfort zone, you\u2019re always going to be more successful.\u201d <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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