Educator Appreciation Week is celebrated in schools across the country May 3 - 7. However, at Goodwill, we strive to celebrate our educators throughout the entire year.
Recent Posts
Goodwill Educator Appreciation Isn’t Just For One Week
[fa icon="calendar'] May 4, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Meet the Teach Indy High School Teacher of the Year, Shannon Brown
[fa icon="calendar'] Apr 29, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Earlier this month, the Mayor’s Office of Education Innovation (OEI) announced at the 2021 Teach Indy Educator Awards, that our very own Shannon Brown of Indianapolis Metropolitan High School was named the High School Teacher of the Year!
Leadership Spotlight | Betsy Horine, Goodwill Site Leader
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 26, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Retail
Many people already know that Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana operates over 70 retail stores that each sell a wide variety of clothing, household items, furniture, books, electronics, toys and more – all at affordable prices. What people may not know is that, as a non-profit, Goodwill’s revenue supports individuals and families within our very own communities to become more economically self-sufficient.
Leadership Spotlight | Khalilah Palmer
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 19, 2021 9:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness
Team Member Celebrates 20 Years at The Children’s Learning Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Mar 8, 2021 9:30:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Education, Children's Learning Center, Parents, Southern Indiana, Mission Awareness
When April Mattingly graduated from high school, she had no idea that one of the first places she worked would be her home away from home for the next 20 years.
Leadership Spotlight | Lakia Osborne, Regional Director at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 23, 2021 9:15:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Success Story, The Excel Center, Education
Lakia Osborne recently became The Excel Center® Regional Director, responsible for the general school operation, performance, academic oversight and direction of our Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana adult high school network. Having worked at Goodwill for nearly a decade, Lakia is well-positioned for success in her new role, as she has a vast amount of expertise of The Excel Center model, previously serving in key positions including school director, project manager and life coach. Read on to learn more about this inspiring leader.
Leadership Spotlight | Tanisha Adams, Registrar Manager at Goodwill Education Initiatives
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 17, 2021 8:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
One-of-a-Kind Goodwill High School Continues to Change Lives
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 12, 2021 2:15:00 PM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Through education, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is focused on supporting students on a pathway towards better career prospects that lead to economic self-sufficiency and have a multigenerational impact on families.
Leadership Spotlight | William Durham, School Director at The Excel Center
[fa icon="calendar'] Feb 8, 2021 11:00:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in The Excel Center, Education, Mission Awareness
William presenting a diploma to a graduate of The Excel Center.
Meet the 16 Year Old Who Is Attending College This Fall
[fa icon="calendar'] Jan 21, 2021 9:45:00 AM / by Jennifer Wade posted in Success Story, Indianapolis Metropolitan High School, Education
Like thousands of students across the state, Desiree Segraves is graduating from high school in June 2021. However, Desiree is not your typical soon-to-be-graduate. For one thing, she is just 16 years old; she is also mother to her one-year-old son, Kameron.