Mr. Godsil won the “Early Career Award” through the Foreign Language Association of Missouri (FLAM). This award honors members of the World Languages teaching profession for outstanding innovations and related achievements in the classroom during the first three years of teaching. One award is given each year to an elementary, middle, secondary, or post-secondary educator in Missouri.
Inspired by his own journey, Mr. Godsil brings a love for language to his German 1-4 classroom at Fort Zumwalt West High School. From his first time saying "yes" to German in middle school to traveling to Stuttgart, Germany, he has experienced firsthand how a world language can open doors. He holds a bachelor’s degree in German and a master's in Teaching English as a Second Language, both from Mizzou. Thomas is dedicated to preparing students for the Seal of Biliteracy and real-world encounters. Through his yearly trips abroad and a classroom that encourages critical thinking, he strives to share his same joy with his students, helping them discover how much connection can come from saying "yes" to something new.
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