Fall 2017 STY: Ashley Schecher

Ashley Schecher wants to be a teacher who is a positive role model for her students. She shared that seeing her students accomplish tasks and improve is "amazing and gratifying." Her supervisor, Professor Weintraub, described Ashley as an exemplary student, a person of fine character, and a "master of the gym and playing field."

Spring 2018 STY: Deborah Gross

Debra Gross first realized that teaching was the career for her while working in television and theater. It was during this time that she volunteered at a non-profit organization to help teenage students with their literacy and writing skills. As a student teacher, Debra found that her first experience in a pre-kindergarten classroom was the "best, happiest, and most beneficial." She fell in love with teaching the younger students. Dr. Tolentino, her supervisor, shared that Deborah demonstrated professional maturity and a passion for teaching.