April 2024 Employe of the Month
Sarah Gohman - English/Language Arts Teacher
West Middle School
Wayzata West Middle School is proud to introduce Sarah Gohman as the April Employee of the Month. She has been an English/Language Arts teacher for the past 30 years, and has served 27 of those years in Wayzata Public Schools at West. Sarah is a learner-centered teacher who brings significant expertise, innovation and enthusiasm to the classroom every day.
During her time in Wayzata, Sarah has served as an instructional coach, a member of the building leadership team and as a mentor for new teachers. She has played a key role in setting the building’s goals and leading the work to achieve those goals. Sarah has gone above and beyond to support the implementation of learner-centered instructional practices both in her classroom and throughout the building, never losing sight of the fact that the students are the most critical piece of the daily experiences she leads.
Sarah also inspires her colleagues to grow as practitioners. She has been at the center of leading the work on updating curriculum through writing and implementation. Sarah has also invested in professional development including serving as a facilitator of this important work. Her efforts to support and mentor both veteran and new colleagues has been invaluable. Her impact has influenced others to meet students where they’re at, and to find ways to help them grow as scholars and citizens.
Mike Brindise, a colleague at West Middle School, had this to say about Sarah:
"Sarah is the epitome of what it means to be an exemplary, world-class educator for Wayzata Schools. Her thoughtfulness and warm demeanor create a climate in her classroom that all her students benefit from daily. Sarah’s knowledge of her content and best practices for teaching middle-level students allow her to maximize the potential of all individuals she works with. She is also an unbelievable asset to our teaching staff and the greater West school community. Sarah deserves this recognition and our gratitude for her is immeasurable!”
Sarah not only mentors others, but she also exemplifies a desire to be a lifelong learner herself. She models an unmatched and selfless dedication to students and colleagues. Her team-oriented mindset, paired with a genuine calm demeanor, are just a couple of her many admirable traits that both students and colleagues are fortunate to experience.
Congratulations to Sarah Gohman on being named Wayzata Public Schools Employee of the Month.