Meet Our Students and Graduates
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.
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.
Teacher Intern Program Helps Graduate Forge New Path
Ryan McGuire graduated from Susquehanna in 2004 with a degree in Bachelor of Arts in economics, but soon after felt drawn to being educator.
Grad Credits Susquehanna for Developing Unique Teaching Philosophy
Ryan Pelletier ’16 left Susquehanna ready to teach high school social studies in a new way.
Grant Helps Graduate Land First Teaching Job
A grant for those who plan to teach STEM in high-need school districts helped open doors for Jenna Yarger ’18 Mowery, now a chemistry teacher at Shikellamy High School in Sunbury, Pa.
Education Grad Takes Leap to Teach in Alaskan Wilderness
Just one year out of college, Kerri Zelenak ’15 boarded a plane, bound for an isolated Alaskan village where she had been hired to teach fifth grade.
A coach on and off the court
Former Susquehanna University men’s basketball standout Bryan Majors ’10 has parlayed his basketball career into his own business.
Learning Doesn’t Stop After College
Michelle Skroupa ’15 has three pieces of key advice for current education majors. Be prepared to keep learning, admit when you don’t know something and always remember those who helped you along your way.
Fesinstine Gained Valuable Teaching Experience While Studying Abroad
French and secondary education major Jamie Fesinstine ’17 studied abroad in Rennes, France, for two reasons—language immersion and teaching experience.