Lauren Goodman

Lauren Goodman is an experienced educator and entrepreneur currently serving as a PreK Teacher at Temple Beth Shalom since September 2023. Lauren founded Goody Gifts in September 2016, specializing in personalized gifts for various occasions. Previous roles include sales associate at The Big Picture Art, volunteer troop leader for Girl Scouts Heart of the Hudson, and field director at EleMental Learning, LLC. Lauren has extensive teaching experience across several educational settings, including positions as UPK head teacher at Bedrock Preschool, Pre-K teacher at Beth El Synagogue Center, and UPK teacher at White Plains YMCA. Lauren holds multiple degrees from Manhattanville University, including a Master of Professional Studies in Literacy-Reading & Writing and Bachelor of Arts degrees in Childhood Education and Early Childhood Education.