
Dr. Susan Goers
Executive Director & Educator
Phone:
(585) 455-9890
Email:
Associations
Heritage Foundation - President's Club Member
ACCS
AMLE
NCTE
NCTM
A Bit About Me
From my earliest days of memory, I knew I would grow up to be a teacher. “School” was all I ever played
as a youngster and throughout my High School career I served as a T.A. and Office Assistant whenever
the opportunity arose. I was privileged to have parents that valued education enough to put me through
the finest classical private schools for my K-12 years. I entered a private college in Rochester, NY for my
undergrad in Theology and Education. I was so anxious to get into the classroom that I finished the four-
year degree in three years. I had a position that I could not wait to start. My first year as an “official”
teacher was in 1982 teaching fourth grade.
My career took many turns with homeschooling my own children, teaching all grades (except kinder)
and then moving into the middle school and high school grades. I really cannot say I have a favorite. I
love everything “school”; it’s just in my blood. Over the past 20 years I have completed a masters in
Curriculum and Instruction, and a Doctorate in Transformational Leadership. I am a life long learner and
intend to stay that way.
I have also had the opportunity to run schools and train teachers over the years. I enjoy watching
teachers grow in their craft and refining their classical teaching pedagogy.
When I am not training teachers or headmasters, I enjoy reading, writing, camping, and spending time
on the water. I have three adult children and ten beautiful grandchildren. My life is busy, but full. I am
most blessed.
Professional Experience
July 2022 - Present
July 2020 - Present
July 2020 - June 2022
2016 - 2020
2017 - 2022
2016 - 2022
2014 - 2015
1990 - 2007
Director of Curriculum, Instruction, Assessment
Recruiter
Ascent Classical Academies, Golden, CO
Founder & Executive Director
Education Transformed, LLC
Founder & Executive Director
American Cavalier Academy, North Ogden, UT
Founder & Executive Director
Capstone Classical Academy, Pleasant View, UT
Clinical Supervisor
Western Governor's University, Salt Lake City, UT
Lead Evaluator & Engagement Reviewer
Cognia Accreditation, Alpharetta, GA
Director of Curriculum & Instruction
Utah Military Academy, Riverdale, UT
NYS Leah Chapter Leader
New York State Homeschooling Association
Teaching Experience
High School Philosophy & Ethics, Humanities, Internship
American Cavalier Academy, North Ogden, UT
High School Philosophy & Ethics, Internship
Capstone Classical Academy, Pleasant View, UT
High School English, Speech & Debate
Utah Military Academy, Riverdale, UT
6th Grade Teacher, Core Knowledge
Good Foundations Academy, Riverdale, UT
High School Teacher
Layton Christian Academy, Layton, UT
High School/College Tutoring
Rochester, NY
Grammar/High School Teacher
Potter's Clay Christian School, Rochester, NY
Substitute Teacher
Lee County, FL
Instructor & Department Head
Nazareth Academy, Rochester, NY
Professional Publications
Concordia University Dissertation, 2017
Transformational Classical Model
Copyright, 2016
NWEA Exams, UMA Comparative Score Analysis of 2014-2015 with Projections
Utah State Charter Board, 2015
Reducing Apprehension in Public Speaking for Middle School Students
Western Governors University Masters Capstone, 2011
Scholarly Presentations
Teacher MISSION! Math in Focus Training
Good Foundations Academy, 2023
Leaving a Legacy
UTCH Conference, 2012
NCATE Accreditation Review, Graduate Program Presentation
Western Governor's University, 2012
Guest Presenter
UTCH Annual Convention, 2010-2011
Winter Homeschool Conference Presenter
Winter Homeschool, 2018-2020
Awards & Honors
Paid Fellowship to Complete Doctoral Dissertation at Concordia University
2015
Research Abroad - Finland & Sweden
2015 - 2016
AAE Scholarship Recipient
2016 & 2018
Educator of the Quarter
Utah Military Academy 2014
Raytheon Math Hero
2012
Utah Charter School Educator of the Year
2011
Good Foundations Academy Responsibility Award
2010
Apple for the Teacher Honor
2009 - 2015, 2019 - 2020
National Forensics Coach Award
2007, 2009, 2011, 2014 - 2016
NYS Leah Leader of Recognition
2002 & 2005
Skills & Expertise

LMS
Canvas
Black Board
Software
Microsoft Office Pro Suite
X Mind 6
PowerSchool
Google Educational Suite
Procore
Compass
ThinkWave
Adobe Pro
Prezi
Zotero
SIS Utah
EOS
School Admin
Mastery Connect
Social Media (Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.
SharePoint)
Subject Matter
School Charter Writing
Classical Education
Organizational Change
Learning Theory
Curriculum Design
Classical Education Trivium
Pedagogy
Ethics in Education
Transformational Learning
Creativity & Innovation
Theology & Religious Studies
Instructional Theory
Educational Psychology
Curriculum Evaluation
Differentiated Instruction
Education without Boundaries
Transformational Leadership
Curriculum Theory
Program Management
Team Development
Organizational Procedures
Teacher Professional Development
Curriculum Development
Public Speaking
National, State, & Local Policy
Leadership Development