Rebekah L. Goode
Education Portfolio
Rebekah Goode is a high school creative writing and journalism adviser and nighttime writer. Her students have produced a 500+ page yearbook, a quarterly newsmagazine, a weekly MailChimp newsletter, and a literary arts magazine, all which have earned the top national scholastic journalism awards.
Designated a Rising Star by the Journalism Education Association in 2016, Goode believes actively writing and editing helps her better reach her students. She previously published arts & culture writing and poetry in Creative Loafing Atlanta, Creative Thresholds, Literary Mama, The Porch Press, Dial magazine, and a bunch of music blogs which don't exist anymore. She lives in a small house in East Atlanta with a dog, two cats, a kid, and lots of books.
Contact me -
REBEKAHGOODE@GMAIL.COM
Currently Learning:
Tai Chi
Next up: Finishing draft of my book
Currently Listening to: Childish Gambino, Bando Stone and the New World
Next up: Jazz?
Currently Reading: Entangled Life: How Fungi Make Our World, Change Our Minds & Shape Our Futures by Merlin Sheldrake
Next up: Martyr! by Kaveh Akbar
EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/AWARDS
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Agnes Scott College M.A.T. English
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Agnes Scott College B.A. English Literature / Creative Writing
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Journalism Education Association Mentor
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Certified Journalism Educator
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UI/UX at Springboard (in progress)
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GA Certification in English 6-12
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GA Certification in Special Education General Curriculum Consultative P-12
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GA Certification in Special Education Science Cognitive Level 4-8
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GA Certification in Special Education Math Cognitive Level 4-8
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GA Certification in Middle Grades Science 4-8
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Journalism Education Association Rising Star Award
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Journalism Education Association 2019 National Diversity Award
Course Experience
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Genre Survey (Remedial, Honors and CP)
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World Literature (Remedial, Honors and CP)
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American Literature (Honors and CP)
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Introduction to Journalism/Media Literacy
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Journalism
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Yearbook
Clubs/Activities
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Literary Arts Magazine
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Creative Writing
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Model U.N.
Professional Development
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Non-Violent Communication Workshop 2024
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Diversity Mentor for Jostens, Inc. 2019-current
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusivity Committee Member at Woodward Academy 2016-2022
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National Judge, Student Journalist of the Year, National Scholastic Press Association 2015-2022
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Kent State University’s Center for Scholastic Journalism Fellowship 2019
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National Council of Teachers of English, Houston, TX / Presenter and Judge 2018
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National Council of Teachers of English, St. Louis, MO / Presenter and Judge 2017
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Poynter Institute “Teachapalooza” Seminar, St. Petersburg, FL 2017
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Spring National Scholastic Press Association Conference, Los Angeles, CA / Judge 2016
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Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference, New York, NY / Presenter 2016
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People of Color Conference, Tampa, FL 2015
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JEA Advisers Institute, Las Vegas, NV 2015
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Fall National Scholastic Press Association Conference / Presenter 2014
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Spring National Scholastic Press Association Conference, San Diego, CA / Judge 2014
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Writing Mentor at KIPP Strive, a public charter middle school 2011-2013
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Jostens Advisers University, Minneapolis, MN 2013
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Columbia Scholastic Press Association Conference, New York, NY 2013
STUDENT PUBLICATIONS AWARDS
2019
JEA's National Diversity Award
2017-2018
Silent Voices
NCTE Highest Award
CSPA Gold Crown Finalist
CSPA Gold Circle Awards
Photography: Portfolio of work
Certificate of Merit, Dani Ben-Arie, Silent Voices
Design of a single spread
2nd Place, Avni Kulkarni, “Paint,” Silent Voices
Design portfolio
Certificate of Merit, Avni Kulkarni, Silent Voices
NSPA Best of Show 2nd Place Literary Magazine, Spring 2017
Printing Industries of America Premier Print Award Certificate of Merit
Printing & Imaging Association of Georgia Print Excellence Competition Best of Category (2)
The Blade
CSPA Gold Circle Awards
News Writing
CM. Erin Edwards and Maddie Ledet, “Purple on My Mind,” The Blade
Art/illustration: Hand-drawn
CM. Anna Lee, “Kamau Robinson,” The Blade
Art/illustration: Portfolio of work
1. Julia Du, The Blade
Quill and Scroll 2018 International Writing, Photo and Multimedia Contest
National Winner, Sports Writing “Playing the Field” Tanvi Reddy ‘18
National Winner, Profile Writing “Caroline Culver” Tanvi Reddy ‘18
National Winner, Political Writing “Trumping All Odds” Lizzy Levine ‘18
National Winner, Review Column “Pick Your Escape” Linda Shi ‘19
NSPA First Class Critique, Mark of Distinction for Text
CSPA Silver Medalist
GSPA Best Design
Phoenix
CSPA Gold Medalist
PIA Certificate of Merit award in the 2018 Premier Print Awards from the Printing Industries of America
2016-2017
The Blade
Runner-Up Junior Champion Journalist of Georgia - Maddie Ledet ‘18
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior News Magazine “The Blade”
Georgia Scholastic Press Association General Excellence Winner “The Butterknife”
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior Critical Review “Pick Your Escape” by Linda Shi ‘19
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior Illustration, cover of special election issue Julia Du ‘19
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior Photo Illustration “Trumping All Odds” Lizzy Levine ‘18
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior Sports News Story “Playing the Field” Tanvi Reddy ‘18
Georgia Scholastic Press Association Superior In-Depth News Story “Purple on My Mind” Maddie Ledet ‘18 and Erin Edwards ‘17
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist with All-Columbian Honors in all areas (Essentials, Verbal and Visual)
National Scholastic Press Association 2016 Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist
National Scholastic Press Association, 4th Place Best of Show Award, Special Edition Newspaper (for their Special Election issue)
Journalism Education Association’s National Write-Off Competition, Erin Edwards ’17 Superior award for News Writing
Journalism Education Association’s National Write-Off Competition, Nija Packer ’18 Honorable Mention for Review Writing
Attended the National Scholastic Press Association conference in Indianapolis November 10-13
Silent Voices
National Scholastic Press Association 2016 Magazine Pacemaker Award
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown
National Scholastic Press Association, 2nd place Best of Show Award, Literary Magazine
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist with All-Columbian Honors in all areas (Essentials, Verbal and Visual)
Georgia Scholastic Press Association 2015-2016 Literary Magazine General Excellence Award
Presenters at the National Scholastic Press Association conference in Indianapolis November 10-13 (Maddie Ledet '18 and Erin Edwards '17 with Goode-Peoples, literary magazine design)
Phoenix
Jostens Design Contest Grand Prize Winner and three Honorable Mentions, Avni Kulkarni ‘17
Georgia Scholastic Press Association 2015-2016 Yearbook General Excellence Award
Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Superior Rating
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Silver Medalist
National Scholastic Press Association, First Class with Marks of Distinction in Photography and Coverage
2015-2016
The Blade
National Scholastic Press Association 2016 Newspaper Pacemaker Finalist
National Scholastic Press Association, 4th Place Best of Show Award, Special Edition Newspaper (for their Special Election issue)
Journalism Education Association’s National Write-Off Competition, Erin Edwards ’17 Superior award for News Writing
Journalism Education Association’s National Write-Off Competition, Nija Packer ’18 Honorable Mention for Review Writing
Attended the National Scholastic Press Association conference in Indianapolis November 10-13
Silent Voices
National Scholastic Press Association, 2nd Best of Show Award, Literary Magazine
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Medalist with All-Columbian Honors in all areas (Essentials, Verbal and Visual)
Georgia Scholastic Press Association 2015-2016 Literary Magazine General Excellence Award
Presenters at the National Scholastic Press Association conference in Indianapolis November 10-13 (Maddie Ledet '18 and Erin Edwards '17 with Goode-Peoples, literary magazine design)
Phoenix
Georgia Scholastic Press Association 2015-2016 Yearbook General Excellence Award
Georgia Scholastic Press Association, Superior Rating
Columbia Scholastic Press Association, Silver Medalist
National Scholastic Press Association, First Class with Marks of Distinction in Photography and Coverage
2014-2015
Silent Voices
Columbia Scholastic Press Association Gold Crown
CSPA Gold Medalist critique
NSPA 2nd Place Best in Show Washington, DC
NSPA All American with Marks of Distinction in Content; Writing and Editing; Photography, Art, Graphics and Typography; and Concept
SIPA Superior rating
NCTE Highest Award
NCTE Superior Rating
The Blade
Gold Medalist CSPA
NSPA 2nd Class
Phoenix
Silver Medalist CSPA
NSPA 1st class with a mark of distinction for photography
SIPA Excellent Rating
Honorable Mention for NSPA Picture of the Year in Sports Action and Feature Photography - Nic Huey ‘16