Seattle Public Schools

My name is Rebecca Goldberg and I am so happy to join the team. I graduated with a bachelor's degree in Biology from Arizona State University and earned a post-baccalaureate in Education. I have taught a variety of high school science classes like chemistry, biology, and general science. I spent the last 2 years teaching 9th grade I.B. Biology. I enjoy spending time with my family, taking long walks or drives, and going for bike rides.

Personal Message

I’m excited to be teaching Language Arts at Meany Middle School this year! Raised in Vermont, I moved to Seattle in 2015 and earned my Masters in Teaching at Seattle University. I’ve been a tutor, student teacher, and Academic Intervention Specialist at Cleveland High School and Aki Kurose Middle School, where I developed a commitment to social and racial justice in education. I bring to my classroom a deep background in writing, specifically spoken word poetry and academic essays, and I love reading student writing of all kinds. In my free time I read fantasy novels and play and coach Ultimate Frisbee. I’m looking forward to helping my students become lifelong readers and writers.

I have been working in education since 2010 and work at both Roxhill Elementary and McGilvra Elementary. My educational philosophy is grounded in building strong relationships, fostering identity, and creating a classroom where every child feels they belong. I design learning experiences that support emotional growth, celebrate cultural diversity, and empower students to find their voice through music. Outside of work, I spend time with my pitbull, Finnegan, nurture my collection of indoor plants, and pursue opportunities to learn and grow. -Ms. Wright