Jennifer Goen

Teacher-Powered Ambassador

Jennifer Goen is a high school English teacher and Instructional Lead Teacher at the H-B Woodlawn Secondary Program, a democratic public school in Arlington, Virginia. She is deeply committed to student-centered learning and works to uphold the school’s pillars of self-governance, self-directed learning, caring community, and equity. In her leadership role, she mentors new teachers, designs professional learning experiences, and supports both staff and students in bringing the school’s values to life. At the district level, Jennifer facilitates a K–12 support cohort for National Board Certified Teachers and leads professional learning on topics including educational technology, media literacy, equity, and student-centered pedagogy. She is currently a doctoral student at Marymount University, where her research focuses on how AI is shaping teacher identity and classroom practice. She also serves on the PTA at her youngest daughter’s elementary school.