Peter P. Goodnow

Departments and Positions:
• Social Studies Teacher

Biography:

In his time at Episcopal, Peter has built on past professional experience as a CIA analyst to develop classes and teaching approaches that utilize Washington’s physical and human resources to provide his students with unique educational opportunities. In a typical year, students prepare reports of current global issues for presentation to officials from the U.S. Government, including the CIA, the Departments of Defense and State, Capitol Hill and various NGOs.

In his U.S. history courses he seeks to empower his students, collectively and individually, to analyze the past in ways that reflect their outlooks and values. Peter is the official announcer for the Episcopal football, basketball, and lacrosse programs. He enjoys reading, current events, and the outdoors.

Credentials:

M.A., George Washington University

B.A., Colby College

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"Living within easy reach of Washington, D.C., reinforces the idea that issues are not merely abstractions discussed in the safety of class, but real and consequential. On a practical level, it gives students opportunities to deal with the same issues in a timely, analytical manner, mirroring the type of work they may well do as adults."

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