校友访谈

How do Trinity graduates reflect on their liberal arts learning? What advice do they wish they had heard years ago? Many thanks to Trinity alumni who kindly agreed to be interviewed and publicly share their stories and advice with current students. If you graduated from the 教育研究 Program or St. Joseph’s teacher preparation program, and would like to share your experiences on working in fields such as education, 青年发展, 社区组织, 或相关领域, 电子邮件的 Director of the Ed Studies Program to arrange to be interviewed by a student.

Julia Burdulis 21岁, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Julia discusses teaching 5th-grade special-need students and how her Trinity courses prepared her for this field of work.

拉斐尔·维拉21, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Rafael discusses teaching mathematics and financial literacy at the high school level in the metro Boston area, as well as how his experience in the Noyce Scholarship Program has prepared him for his current work.

卡拉·米德利奇，17岁, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. Cara discusses teaching 3rd grade in the Bronx NYC, curriculum planning for literacy and technology, her experience in Teach For America and decision to stay in her school, and the long-term value of liberal arts learning.

Emily Meehan, 16岁, interviewed by Azka Hassan ’23, for 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, March 2022. Emily discusses her shift from teaching elementary school in Rhode Island to education policy analysis at the Massachusetts Department of Education, her experience with Teach for America and a master’s program at Brown University, and her community-learning experiences in 哈特福德. 

伊莱娜·罗林斯16岁, interviewed by Azka Hassan ’23, for 教育研究 Program, 全球十大网赌正规平台, March 15, 2022. Elaina discusses teaching second grade in New York City and Chicago, her experience with charter schools, learning about educational policy and classroom teaching, and the value of summer work and community-learning experiences in 哈特福德.

Danyelle Doldoorian 14, interviewed by Azka Hassan ’23, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 3月22日, 2022. Danyelle discusses teaching math and coaching at a boarding school in New Jersey, how critical thinking and writing influenced her teaching, her experiences with community placements in 哈特福德, and mentoring and tutoring at Trinity.

Begaeta (Nukic) Ahmic ' 11, interviewed by Azka Hassan ’23, for 教育研究 Program, 全球十大网赌正规平台, March 19, 2022. Begata discusses teaching high school math, 指导其他老师, the UConn master’s preparation program, her experience as an immigrant to 哈特福德, and her undergraduate research experience.

Sari Fromson Laberis ' 10, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Sari discusses her transition from serving as an elementary school teacher to now doing work with Curriculum Associates.

凯莎(约翰)莫里斯08年, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. Keisha discusses her work as a managing director of operations for a charter school network, 支持学生, 家庭, 和老师, building educational systems, and her liberal arts learning about the policy and psychology of education.

Kate (McEachern) Bermingham ’07, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. Kate discusses teaching elementary and special education in 哈特福德 and Wethersfield CT, 圣公会大学. Joseph teacher preparation program, 平衡工作与家庭, and how her liberal arts education broadened her view of learning.

凯蒂·布鲁尔·古德曼，07年, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Katie discusses her time as a school counselor and her transition to being a licensed psychotherapist, explaining how her private practice gives her the chance to work with adolescents and young adults.

杰西卡·瓦格纳07, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. Jessica discusses her administrative role at the National Summer School Initiative non-profit start-up, curriculum design and professional 发展, her prior experience in charter school management, and the value of critical thinking skills from her liberal arts education. 

蒂姆·克利里，06年, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Tim discusses his journey toward becoming the Director of Curriculum and 学生生活 at Friends Academy in North Dartmouth MA, talking about how his time at Trinity furthered his passion for the field of education.

布兰登·贝斯特05, interviewed by Xavier Mercado ’24, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德, CT, 2022年1月. Brandon discusses his time at Trinity, exploring his different interests, from potentially doing work with ESPN to becoming interested in the field of education. He also discusses his current work as the Senior Director of Regional Advocacy Systems for the KIPP Foundation.

约翰·博纳姆，2003年, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. John discusses his work in external affairs, 通信, 发展, 招生, and diversity at the Indian Creek independent school in Maryland, connecting with 家庭 about financial aid, and his experience with 招生 and PRIDE at Trinity.

卢克·福肖，03年, interviewed by Karolina Barrientos ’22, for the 教育研究 Program at 全球十大网赌正规平台, 哈特福德CT, 2022年4月. Luke discusses his experience as a psychology major and 圣公会大学. Joseph teacher preparation program, his 发展 from an elementary school teacher to principal in Darien CT, and graduate work at Teachers College at Columbia University, and his continuing role in teaching teachers.