What People Say

Jay is an outstanding consultant to work with--he is organized, asks great questions, and has the experience and ability to help problem solve both micro and macro issues related to school program development. He is a tremendous thought partner who also customized a framework for our school's needs to deeply, yet efficiently, evaluate a proposal for growth. I highly recommend Goodman Learning Partners and plan on continuing to work with GLP in the years to come!

Kevin Duncan

Director of Powell Institute for Responsible Citizenship

Collegiate School, Richmond, VA

Jay Goodman is a founding designer of our high school’s Changemakers program; an innovative, real-world learning experience where students tackle complex challenges and design for impact. Whether at the Innovation Institute at Shanghai American School or Nido de Aguilas, Jay has proven himself as a thoughtful curriculum designer, a creative force, and a team player who turns ambiguity into opportunity. He’s able to help schools and organizations move from ideas to action.

Dr. Kate McKenna

High School Principal

International School of Bangkok

Jay was a key contributor to our Innovation Institute, a pioneering interdisciplinary program focused on project-based learning. There, his impact was profound: he not only designed and facilitated engaging, authentic learning experiences but also helped improve the overall structure and sustainability of the program over time.
Jay is a rare educator who combines deep academic rigor with boundless empathy and creativity. He meets students where they are, challenging and supporting them in equal measure, and brings unmatched wit, insight, and professionalism to every team he joins. Any school or organization would be lucky to work with him.

Dr. John Muldoon

Superintendent

Mount Mansfield Unified Union School District, Vermont

Zoe

Changemakers '24

"It’s one thing to have an idea, but sticking with it for months, dealing with setbacks and complications, is very challenging.

We’ve already started planning a Christmas event for over 400 kids and have many more ideas. I just wanted to let you know that this project is serious and, most importantly, it’s working!"

Jose

Changemakers '25

"The changemakers course helped develop our project by challenging our problem-solving skills. We were presented with a clear task of starting a project to make our community better, but something that this pressure inevitably caused was that we build projects that actually mattered to us, thus leading to meaningful, long-lasting contributions and changes."

Adina

Changemakers '24

"To be honest Mr. Goodman, I hated Changemakers because it was hard, but eventually I realized how important that kind of learning was. It was so helpful for the IB extended essay and CAS project!"