GOAL High School Welcomes Colorado Education Commissioner Susana Córdova

Three students, Marley Guerra, Amyia Garcia, and Navaeh “Missy” Salazar, spoke with Commissioner Córdova about their experiences at GOAL. They shared that while they are enrolled in classes with students across the state, communication is limited unless peers attend the same Drop-In Center. They said this helps create a calm, focused learning environment. “There’s no drama,” one student shared. Students also spoke about school activities, including prom and a recent field trip to Elitch Gardens, as well as the flexibility GOAL provides for balancing school with work. Marley shared that she works at a senior living community and comes to the site a few times each month while completing coursework around her schedule. Missy and Amyia, who became friends at GOAL, come to the site almost every day. When asked about summer plans, students shared that GOAL offers a summer school option, though they plan to work summer jobs. The visit highlighted how GOAL’s flexible, relationship-driven model helps students succeed academically, socially, and in everyday life.