In this episode of the Making the Grade Podcast, hosts Christine and Georgia sit down with Dr. Dana Goodier—an accomplished educator, author, and podcast host with over 25 years of experience in education.
Dr. Goodier has taught World Languages and English, served as an administrator at both the middle and elementary levels, and completed her Doctorate in Educational Leadership (Ed.D.) in 2020. She’s passionate about equipping educators with strategies to minimize off-task behavior and increase time on task, helping classrooms run more efficiently and with greater engagement.
Currently serving as the President of the Colorado Congress for Language Teachers (CCFLT), Dr. Goodier also contributes to the Teach Better Team and is the author of Out of the Trenches: Stories of Resilient Educators (2022). She hosts the popular Out of the Trenches podcast, where educators share stories of resilience and growth in the ever-changing landscape of education.
In this conversation, Christine & Georgia talk with Dr. Goodier about:
🧠 Resilience in Education — what it truly means to persist through the challenges educators face today.
🌍 Supporting Multilingual Learners — why so many students struggle to exit ELD (English Language Development) programs and what schools can do differently.
💡 Instructional Practices that Empower — actionable ways to build inclusive classrooms and boost engagement for all learners.
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Learn more about Dr. Goodier’s work:
Website: www.danagoodier.com
Follow Dr. Goodier:
Facebook, X (Twitter), and BlueSky: @danagoodier
Instagram, Threads, BlueSky, and YouTube: @outoftrenchespc
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