Poksil Goodwin is a native of Seoul, Korea.

She has fond memories and deep respect for her ESL teacher, Mrs. Suttlemyer, who worked tirelessly to help her learn the English language. She taught her the power of patience, positive encouragement, and a welcoming smile to help bring out the best in ourselves and others.

Poksil left a promising career in banking and moved to southern Utah to raise her family. As her children entered elementary school, she began volunteering in their classrooms. This led to part time work in classrooms and in computer labs, eventually leading to a new career in education. She has worked in elementary, intermediate, and high schools.

A lifetime of experiences including her own insights were gained as she overcame the challenges of adapting to a foreign school system and learning a new language. She is grateful for the examples of countless educational professionals as she assists students and parents navigate and overcome the challenges in reaching their educational goals.

She joined the Utah Online High School team in 2019 and appreciates the team work, professionalism and support of her amazing colleagues.