Everyone at Culver High coveted a spot in Nancy Goldberg’s class; I was lucky enough to spend a year with this wonderful woman. Ms. Goldberg values education above all else. We students could really pick up on her passion for literature. And her lessons stick: As a writing tutor at U.C. Berkeley, I employ many of her same tips and tricks when helping my tutees construct their college papers.
But she teaches more than just the words on the page: She peppers her lessons with personal anecdotes and sage advice. As my friend Joey once put it, “Most teachers teach to the test — Goldie teaches life.”
Ms. Goldberg truly cares about her students. She willingly sponsored multiple clubs on campus, and she supports her students by attending AVPA concerts and plays. Students reciprocate the sentiment: Whenever my friends and I visit the school, she’s definitely on the list of teachers to see.
When I found out Ms. Goldberg was retiring, I felt saddened for the future generations of students who would miss out on the classroom experience with this wonderful woman. But when I found out she was running for School Board, that sadness went away. Very few have the same experience she has had with public education, and even fewer could sustain the passion with which she teaches. She’s funny, intelligent and straight talking.
She would make an excellent member of the CCUSD School Board. My only worry is that School Board isn’t enough – Nancy Goldberg for President!
Katie Fleeman, CCHS Class of 2009, currently at U.C. Berkeley, may be contacted at ktfleeman@gmail.com
Best Part: She Relates to Students
From Rebecca Nadel
Mrs. Goldberg is the most qualified candidate to be elected a member of the Culver City School Board; there is no better person for the job. Mrs. Goldberg is warm, empathetic, understanding, a brilliant teacher, a wonderful mentor, and someone who truly relates to the students. She is one of the most youthful people I know, completely in touch with the needs of the students.
Few people of any age can have such an impact on people of all ages. Mrs. Goldberg positively influences students and parents in deep and powerful ways. If you have the pleasure to interact with her, you will consider yourself lucky, because she will profoundly impact your life.
She is wise, modest, brave, adventurous, loving, and endearing. She is one of the coolest people I have ever met. She has always helped students by making them feel important, feel heard, and by standing beside them in pushing the limits.
She is a natural fit to serve on the Culver City School Board, and once elected, I know that she will do meaningful work by simply being herself. She is amazing, a gem, and the Culver City School Board will be privileged to gain such a tremendous asset in Mrs. Goldberg.
Rebecca Nadel, M.B.A., Culver City High School – 2000, may be contacted at rebeccanadel@hotmail.com
