Goal Getters' Club
Welcome to the Goal Getters' Club!
A space for readers, learners, families, and everyone who wants to grow together.
Creativity is Joy. Collaboration is Key.
Featured Goal Getter: Maya Walker
Maya Walker is a Dean’s List Behavioral Neuroscience Major with Spanish and Health Studies minors who has maintained a 3.8 GPA while being part of championship-winning volleyball teams at Fairfield University. She has been key to her Division I volleyball team winning four Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) regular season championships and three MAAC tournament championships. Her team earned NCAA tournament berths with each of those three wins. She was co-captain her junior and senior years.
From childhood her interests were varied: she studied dance, voice, and piano. She was on t-ball, swim and soccer teams, and she participated in student government and Girl Scouts. In Girl Scouts she earned her Bronze, Silver and Gold Awards. In high school she was student body co-president and earned her International Baccalaureate diploma in addition to her high school diploma. Maya plans to be a doctor, researcher and educator in the field of women’s health.
Maya lives a life of setting and getting stretch goals. Check out her YouTube interview and find out how an elementary-school project made her realize that the learning she loves allows her to be creative and collaborative. Discover how her friends and her time in the arts and sports made her believe that she could be successful in AP Calculus BC, even though math never came easily to her. Overall, learn how she defines leadership, why creativity is core to who she is, and why people and the relationships with them are vital.
See some of Maya’s volleyball highlights.
Goal Getter of The Month
Masyn Winn - Gold Glove winning Cardinals Short Stop
Masyn Wynn is a professional baseball player and one of the most exciting young talents in the game today. Known for his work ethic, athleticism, and leadership on and off the field, Masyn’s journey is rooted in discipline, belief, and an early commitment to his goals.
Growing up, Masyn was inspired by the game of baseball and the lessons it taught him about accountability, resilience, and focus. Like many young athletes, his path was not without challenges. He faced intense competition, high expectations, and the pressure to perform consistently at a young age. Through dedication and perseverance, he continued his skills and mindset.
Masyn’s hard work paid off when he became a first-round MLB draft pick and began his professional career with the St. Louis Cardinals organization. Beyond his athletic achievements, he is passionate about inspiring young people to stay committed to their goals, trust the process, and push through adversity.
Masyn’s story reflects what’s possible when preparation meets opportunity, and why goal-setting, mentorship, and belief matter.
Jordan Walker's Top Picks
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What Makes A Winner?
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You Got What It Takes
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Walker's Book of The Month
Book Title: Chemistry The Atom & Elements
Author: April Chloe Terrazas
Book Synopsis:
The exciting topic of Chemistry is explored, covering the atom–protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus–as well as the basics of the periodic table, elements and atomic number.
Math Playground
Math & Science in Kinesiology
Victor Scott II studied kinesiology, the science of how the body moves. From running and jumping to strength, speed, and recovery, kinesiology connects math and science to real life and real careers.
These Goal Getter worksheets invite students to explore how numbers, movement, and science work together, just like Victor did on his path from student to professional athlete.
Choose your grade level below to download a free worksheet. Complete the math and science problems, then take part in the Goal Getter Challenge by explaining your thinking on video.
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Goal Getter Challenges
Creativity & Storytelling
Maya Walker explored creativity through musical theater, where performance, timing, and expression all come together. Like many forms of storytelling, theater blends structure and imagination—helping build confidence, communication skills, and discipline that carry into other areas of life.
These Goal Getter worksheets invite students to explore how creativity, storytelling, and collaboration can shape ideas into something meaningful—just like Maya did on her journey as a student, athlete, and creator.
Watch a clip from the Shuler-nominated Matilda musical Maya performed in and see how creativity comes to life on stage.
Collaboration & Creative Projects
Creativity doesn’t happen alone. Maya worked with her neighbors and brothers to create videos and stories inspired by books they read together. By sharing ideas and working as a team, they turned stories into engaging visual projects.
One example is Lightning News Network, inspired by Mildred D. Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. (Watch the first two minutes for a quick look.)
Choose your grade level below to download a free worksheet. Complete the activity, then take part in the Goal Getter Challenge by creating your own short video or project that shows your thinking and creativity in action.
Want to see more? Explore additional projects at selfderekted.com.
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Parent Connection
Walker's Book of The Month
Book Title: Chemistry The Atom & Elements
Author: April Chloe Terrazas
Book Synopsis:
The exciting topic of Chemistry is explored, covering the atom–protons, neutrons, electrons, nucleus–as well as the basics of the periodic table, elements and atomic number.
Ask Asalah
Real questions from parents. Thoughtful guidance from an educator who believes in roots, wings, and strong communities.
How It Works
- Parents submit questions about learning, motivation, confidence, or navigating childhood challenges.
- Selected questions are answered and shared to support families across the Walker’s Winners community.