OUR TEAM
Liz Goldman-Sider, ESQ, E-RYT, CLC, CYPFC
Lead Coach
Liz is a graduate of the World Coach Institute (WCI), an internationally recognized provider of professional coaching programs. After completing an in-depth initial training program, Liz was awarded certification and the professional designation of Certified Life Coach (CLC). Looking to specialize in working with children and families, Liz returned to WCI for additional coursework, where she was awarded specialized certification and the professional designation of Certified Youth, Parent & Family Coach (CYPFC).
As a former Assistant District Attorney and the mother of two daughters, Liz understands the challenges of balancing life, work and family. In pursuit of balance and focus, she became a Registered Yoga Teacher with additional yoga certifications in teaching children, teens and students with exceptional needs.
“Universally, families are struggling. The impact of today’s academic pressures, social media exposure, perfectionism, bullying and over-scheduling is troubling. In response to the looming impact from the fallout of the ‘new normal,’ I pursued the opportunity to be part of the solution. I chose to be instrumental in correcting the dangerous path that some of our children follow.”
Eve Dworkin-McGuire, MEd, MSEd, EISI
Early Childhood Special Educator & Interventionist
After 16 years as a Special Educator and Early Interventionist for the public school system, Eve is taking her expertise in supporting and educating atypical learners and their families into the private sector. After two years of work toward a degree in Family and Community Services, Eve was selected to intern at the Delaware Autism Program. Bearing witness to the impact proper support, training and interventions can have on a child’s success, Eve was compelled to embark on a new path toward education.
“Now that my son Arthur has been diagnosed with ASD, I am more aware than ever how important the partnership between each family and their specialists is. This relationship is the foundation for success for atypical learners. You can read every book, take every class and attend every conference; but nothing prepares you for the daily challenges of parenting a child with ASD.”
Roberta Goldman, MA, MS, PD
Grammarian & Writing Consultant
Roberta joined the Adventure Ahead team after a long and distinguished career with the NYC Board of Education. The majority of her 40-year tenure was spent as a principal at a number of NYC high schools and toward the end of her career, Roberta was handpicked to establish and run one of NYC’s first small high schools. After retiring, she stayed on with the Board as a consultant, mentoring newly appointed principals throughout the city for several years.
Roberta is the quintessential grammarian. With a BA and MA in Literature, another MA in Education, being just shy of a PhD, and the ability to speak several languages. Roberta provides a thoughtful and skilled ‘second set of eyes’ to make certain that essays and additional information questions on applications are met with a positive response.