Dr. Jeff Goldader Honored with Reed Fellowship

One of Baldwin’s most special traditions is to recognize community members who have shown a commitment to the School’s mission and core values, while making a lasting difference to the School and its students. The Reed Fellowship for Excellence in Teaching is awarded annually to a full-time teacher who demonstrates a passion for teaching at any grade level from Pre-K through Grade 12. This endowed fellowship awards sustained excellence, passion for and innovation in teaching and recognizes someone who leaves a profound mark on the community.

 

Congratulations to this year’s recipient Science Department Chair Dr. Jeff Goldader. During his 19-year tenure at Baldwin, Dr. Goldader’s teaching has always gone beyond extraordinary – always looking for new and exciting ways to reach his students and connect them to science. His work with planning and integrating interdisciplinary learning has been a model for others, and he continuously puts the students at the center of his work.

 

Dr. Goldader brings the most difficult and challenging topic to a level that the casual observer can understand. “He can take quantum mechanics and related calculus and make it all seem so clear, even without any background or previous understanding,” said Upper School Director Christie Reed. “His presentations are fresh and new each year, his explanations connect to something current in the world, and he shares with such energy that it feels as if what he is teaching is the most important discovery ever made.”

 

New and experienced teachers alike enjoy observing Dr. Goldader’s class to gain inspiration, ideas and an example for how to manage challenging material with engaging and exciting delivery. As a department chair, Dr. Goldader’s perspective, leadership and genuine love of Baldwin – the School, the students and his colleagues – has created a positive experience for all in the science building and beyond. He is a true champion of Baldwin in all ways possible – teacher, leader, mentor and supporter.