Courtney Gooden - "Hi! My name is Courtney Gooden. I am originally from Asheville. I live close to downtown with my boyfriend, Andrew, and our two cats, Jupiter and Penelope. I recently graduated from UNC-Asheville where I majored in Psychology and minored in Political Science and Women’s Studies. While at UNCA, I gained a passion for working with children and studying their development. Because I know that every child is unique, I have always been interested in alternative education and I feel I have already learned so much from the Montessori way. I am truly enjoying each and every child. In my spare time, I love all things crafty, especially sewing and photography. And having managed a local toy store for a few years, I have also developed a passion for collecting toys." courtney.gooden@gmail.com