Susan J. Goetz
Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Initial Licensure Programs, Associate Professor
Office Hours:
Fall 2008
Wednesday 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Thursday 1:00 - 3:00 pm
You may also make an appointment: sjgoetz@stkate.edu
WEC students: I can be available on a WEC Friday between 4:00 - 5:15 pm. Please schedule an appointment: sjgoetz@stkate.edu
Degrees:
B.A., Purdue University
Major: Ethology/Biology
M.A., University of Michigan, Environmental Science
Ed.D., University of Michigan, Educational Foundations, Policy, and Administration
Previous Experience:
- Classroom Teacher (10 years elementary, 4 years secondary)
- Elementary Prinicipal (5 years)
- Associate Professor (8 years)
Experience Abroad:
- Fulbright Scholar, Namibia, Africa, 1995
- Taught "English Family and School", London, England, 2002
- Taught "Global Search for Justice, Dismantling Racism, Namibia and South Africa", 2004, 2005, 2007
Research Interests:
- Technology in Education
- Women in Science
- Social Justice (particularly in African emerging-democracy countries)
Recent Presentations:
Science for Girls; Successful Classroom Strategies, Scarecrow, New Jersy, 2007
"Challenges for South Africa," published in the Comparative and International Education Society (CIES) newsletter, No. 144, May 15, 2007
"Science for Girls, Science About Girls," St. Paul New Century paper presentation, February, 2007
Interesting fact:
I am a physical fitness advocate believing that good nutrition and activity have a positive effect on the brain as well as the body. I also advocate for environmental responsibility and conservation.
Pat on the Back:
Susan has completed three marathons, seven half-marathons, two ultra marathons (as a member of a team) and four triathlons. We are very proud of her!
