On this site, you will find the culminating work I completed for my Masters in Teaching from Clark University. Below, I share acknowledgments of my gratitude towards those who are incredibly deserving of it.
Thank you to each of my professors who have supported me during my time in Clark’s MAT program: Annie Cohn, Holly Dolan, Katerine Bielaczyc, Sarah Michaels, Letina Jeranyama, Carmen Ocon, Madi Cyr, and Kyle Pahigian. Each of you has made an impact on my journey as an educator.
A special thank you to Holly Dolan (my university supervisor) and Carmen Ocon (my honorary university supervisor). You are both forces of love and your support throughout this year has been immeasurably impactful on me.
Thank you to Marko Chardin for his presentations on Universal Design and restorative practice. Your presentations have reframed my teaching philosophy.
Thank you to my cohort for making me laugh and being a supportive community to grow in.
Thank you to my mentor Jillian Jankovic. You have shown me the immense joy that is teaching as one’s lifework and passion, not just as one’s job. Having a mentor who loves and advocates for her students fiercely has forever shaped how I will view education. My gratitude here will never do justice to the gratitude I will carry with me in my heart for everything you have taught me.
Most importantly, I want to extend my immense appreciation to my students. Watching you grow and growing with you has taught me more about life and the joy of learning than any other life experience I’ve had thus far.