Andrew D.L. Goff, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Arvada, Co, Us

Arvada, Co, Us

Satellite Beach, Florida, Us

Produce and host Love Is a Classroom: Stories of Inclusion, where I explore themes of love, inclusion, and collaboration in early childhood settings, inspired by my years in the classroom.Authored a memoir that reflects on my personal and professional journey, offering insights and strategies for fostering inclusive educational environments.Speak at national and regional conferences, sharing stories and practical advice on creating inclusive communities within educational settings.

Rangley, Co, Us

Developed and implemented a comprehensive curriculum that prioritizes inclusive practices and culturally responsive teaching.Mentored aspiring educators, drawing from real-world classroom experiences to instill a deep understanding of equity and inclusion.Collaborated with local and state stakeholders to expand program outreach, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in education.

Greeley, Colorado, Us

Delivered courses focused on child development and inclusive classroom strategies, integrating my experiences as an educator and advocate.Led discussions and projects that challenged students to think critically about equity and inclusion in early childhood education.Worked with faculty to align course content with the latest research in inclusive practices, ensuring students are well-prepared for the challenges of modern classrooms.

Aurora, Co, Us

Taught a diverse range of courses that emphasized Universal Design for Learning and inclusive pedagogy, directly informing my work as an author and speaker.Facilitated professional development workshops for faculty, focusing on the integration of inclusive practices across all levels of education.Built strong relationships with students, supporting them in their educational journeys while encouraging a commitment to inclusivity and equity.

Lakewood, Co, Us

Designed and taught courses that centered on creating inclusive early childhood environments, informed by my experiences in diverse classroom settings.Engaged with the local community to bring real-world perspectives into the classroom, fostering a deeper understanding of the challenges and opportunities in inclusive education.Provided mentorship to students and new instructors, sharing insights from my experiences in early childhood education and advocacy.

Denver, Co, Us

Individualized teaching methods in a Title I elementary school reverse inclusive early childhood education classroom with children who are English language learners with and without identified developmental delays and native English speakers with and without developmental delays Communicated with families daily in English and Spanish with personal and electronic modes regarding their child’s progress and performance on Teaching Strategies GOLD related objectives Individualized the classroom curricula to meet the diverse needs of the learners in the classroom. Co-wrote, implement and monitor Individualized Education Programs for children with developmental delays Facilitated and lead Transdisciplinary Play Based Assessment involving various combinations of families, speech therapists, motor therapists, teachers for the visually impaired, teachers for the deaf and hard of hearing, nurses, doctors, medical specialists, school psychologists, social workers, early childhood education teachers, early interventionists and administrative officials

Tucson, Arizona, Us

Taught in a Title I elementary school early childhood education reverse inclusion classroom, self-contained classroom, and as an itinerant service provider in community preschoolsScreened and evaluated children who were referred to Child Find using the Battelle Developmental Inventory 2nd Edition and the Developmental Assessment of Young Children Integrated the work of special education service providers into children’s daily routines in the classroom, at childcare and at homeCo-wrote, implemented and monitored Individualized Education Programs for children with developmental delays Fostered relationships with children in the context of their school, family and community to provide optimal and developmentally appropriate learning environments

Tucson, Az, Us

•Instructed college level courses in the fields of early childhood education, child development and early childhood special education for in-person classes and online classes•Guided college students in adjusting to academic and personal challenges of college education •Adapted course assignments and activities to fit the needs of individual students•Participated in the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) college accreditation process•Taught courses following the NAEYC and Council for Exceptional Children (CEC) standards

Tucson, Az, Us

•Collaborated with eight subject matter experts to design five early childhood special education courses for a Title V grant project•Created course outlines that matched NAEYC and CEC standards•Worked with the grant project coordinator to develop four of the courses for online delivery•Instructed three pilot courses in-person and two pilot courses online•Participated in the modification of courses after the pilot the completion of the pilot courses

•Conducted interviews with community leaders in the cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota•Designed a program infrastructure to unify early childhood and family service programs within communities•Facilitated a community action group to influence change early childhood policy in the state of Minnesota

•Assisted with academic research on children’s aggression in a classroom with Dr. Nicki Crick•Communicated with teachers, students and parents who were involved in the research •Administered tests that measured children’s aggression in their classroom

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Leadership For Educational Equity/Early Childhood Intervention

Master Of Education - Med, Early Childhood Education And Teaching/Early Childhood Special Education

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Developmental And Child Psychology