“There are two things that make you feel your career as a teacher was worthwhile. The first, to see your student’s graduate, especially if they have struggled and the second, is for your students to know they can be successful.”
Sara McDonald

Despite her busy schedule, Sara added scorekeeping and “working the clock” for multiple sports including volleyball, basketball, and wrestling.

As the Goddard School District grew, so did Sara’s involvement. She served as the Math Department Chair, and she was instrumental in developing technology for the district. With foresight, she was progressive in her support of technology as a new tool for educators to teach students. Sara took college technology classes to educate herself and then others in the district. Sara was truly a visionary and an advocate for the integration of technology as a tool for students and staff.

For her excellence in education, Sara has received numerous awards including:

Goddard Education Association Young Teacher of the Year - 1969
Goddard Education Association Master Teacher of the Year - 1973 and 1991
Goddard Education Association Member of the Year - 1997
State Math Teacher Finalist - 2000

As a member of the Goddard Education Association, Sara would assume leadership at a challenging time in the district with contract negotiations. Sara and Ruth Wood share a legacy of being instrumental in developing the first Interest Based Bargaining (IBB) negotiations team for the district.

Sara retired in 2006 after a 39-year career in the Goddard School District. Retiring from teaching but not service to the district, Sara is serving her fourth term on the Goddard Board of Education, representing 16 years of district leadership. She has been instrumental in service to the Goddard Special Education Cooperative, helping

provide opportunities and services for ALL students to be successful. Additionally, Sara has led the board in top leadership roles as vice president and president.

Hall Of Fame Class of 2022

Class of 2022 Honorees

Paul LaBrue, Former Goddard Educator, Coach, Science and Drivers Education Instructor

Sara McDonald, Retired Goddard Educator & Coach

Julie Moynihan, Goddard High School Class of 1988

Jana Utter, Goddard High School Class of 1980

Ruth Wood, Retired Goddard Educator, Administrator, & Coach