Amanda Goodwin

With a heart for both teaching and creation, Amanda is excited to bring her passion for biology to Equip210. Currently pursuing a degree in Wildlife Science from the University of Georgia, she focuses on ecology, animal behavior, and environmental education. With four years of experience tutoring and coteaching a variety of students, she blends academic expertise with a deep reverence for God's creation.

Amanda seeks to cultivate a learning environment where students can appreciate the beauty and intricacy of life sciences, grounded in the God's truth. She believes that biology is more than just the study of life—it’s an opportunity to marvel at the Creator’s design and to develop a heart of stewardship for the earth. Through engagement and critical thinking, she encourages students to explore the wonders of God’s creation and gain a deeper understanding of their place in it.

In addition to her role in education, Amanda participates in missionary work and travels the world. To quote Sir David Attenborough “An understanding of the natural world and what's in it is a source of not only a great curiosity but great fulfillment.” The truth of this quote lives in her through her experiences. During a mission trip to Kenya, she had the privilege of working alongside the Nandi people and her mission team to build a three-building campus. While spending many nights in the village, she witnessed some of God’s most magnificent creatures living within a breathtaking ecosystem. The contrast between different cultures and environments only deepened her appreciation for the significance of God’s ever-present and connecting power.

For Amanda, both education and nature are sacred callings. She believes that Christianity and the sciences are not mutually exclusive but deeply interconnected. Education serves as a means to spread God's truth and glory, while nature is one of his wondrous and intricate gifts, designed to engage and inspire the minds of his children. Together, education and nature form a holy union that reveals the Creator’s majesty in every lesson and discovery.