Hear straight from students just like you. Or read stories from successful alumni who’ll tell you just how far a degree in education can take you.
Biology Alumna Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Carolyn Kuhr ’98 Kielma has been named one of five finalists for the 2023 National Teacher of the Year Award, which will be announced in the spring. Last year, the science teacher at Bristol Eastern High School, was named Connecticut’s Teacher of the Year by Gov. Ned Lamont and the Connecticut State Department of Education.
Literacy Fellow Finds Purpose in Teaching
Kathryn Olson ’23 interned with the Memphis Teacher Residency, where she took a holistic approach to her teaching, making her classroom a safe space for the children, offering a listening ear, extra help and emotional support.
AmeriCorps Gives Grad Chance to Help Fourth Graders in Need
AmeriCorps has allowed Robbie Long ’19 to take his first steps into a career in education, tutoring fourth grade students while running an after-school program.
