About the Gunny

NAME: Mike Goodin
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SCHOOL: Mt. Juliet High School

CLASS: Marine Corps Junior ROTC


About The Gunny

GySgt. Goodin has been a teacher at Mt. Juliet High School since 1995 
teaching Junior ROTC and coaching Precision Drill, and Marksmanship.
Before coming to Mt. Juliet, GySgt. Goodin served in the United States 
Marine Corps for 20 years. While in the corps, he was a helicopter 
crewmember and aerial gunner, a jet engine mechanic, a recruiter, a drill 
instructor, an instructor at the Staff Noncommissioned Officer Academy, and 
during the Gulf War: a guard commander, a maintenance controller, and a line 
chief. GySgt. Goodin is certified to teach Marine Corps and Navy Junior ROTC 
and holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Aviation Management and a Master of 
Education Degree.  GySgt. Goodin is married to Teresa Baltzley and they are 
the parents of three children: Katherine, Ashley, and Anthony. They also have 
two grandsons: Bryson and Andrew.

Mission For The Class

Our mission is to develop young men and women into productive responsible 
citizens who are ready to lead their generation into the future.  We teach 
leadership fundamentals and develop teamwork, we also instill discipline and 
self-confidence. ROTC is for any student who wants to develop self-
confidence and leadership.