Debra Goldstein

Background

About Debra Goldstein

University Teaching Experience Adjunct Professor, School of Education, Saint Louis University • Ignite Educational Policy and Finance o Co-developed course objectives, outcomes, and materials to engage students with education policy issues from multiple perspectives. Designed lectures and support resources on topics including teacher labor markets, accountability and standardized testing, school choice policies, and post-secondary access and success. Focused on guiding students in formulating evidence-based opinions through interaction with educational research and policy analysis. • EDI 4940 Portfolio o Developed and instructed a course on portfolio development, guiding students in aligning their work with the nine Missouri Education Evaluation System Quality Indicators. Supported student teachers in creating portfolios that demonstrate their mastery of teacher standards within the School of Education program. • EDUC 5250 Introduction to Praxis o Co-taught a course focused on the belief that all individuals can learn, grow, and develop a unique identity as global citizens, using "praxis" grounded in theory and professional knowledge. Played a key role in supporting students and fostering a sense of community while guiding them in designing, implementing, and evaluating meaningful learning experiences. • EDI-6250-01 Practicum Curriculum and Instruction o Led multiple sessions to support students in their transition to classroom teaching, emphasizing the importance of reflective practice and hands-on experience. Provided guidance to help alternative certification candidates become proficient educators, aligning the practicum with the School of Education’s mission. • EDI 3010 Elementary School Methods of Teaching Mathematics o Developed and supervised a practicum for alternative teaching certification candidates to facilitate their successful transition into classroom teaching and support their professional growth as proficient educators. • EDI 4290 Math for Diverse Learners o Focused on differentiated instructional methods for mathematics educators, with an emphasis on demonstrating knowledge of contemporary resources and strategies to foster complex thinking and technological skills among diverse learners. Facilitated candidates' review of assessments, collaboration with teachers and administrators, and development of lesson plans aligned with Missouri Learning Standards.