Brian Strauss
Liberty University
M.Ed. in Higher Education, Instructional Design and Technology
“... my goals and focuses [are] on the intersection between education and technology [in] training adults. I want to switch from remote advising to working as an advisor with a local school.”
Carra Fitzgerald
Virginia State University
BSW/MSW, Social Work
“I want to work with children specifically because your childhood is the foundation of your life. To create a better future we must provide children with equal and equitable opportunities ...”
Samantha Strauss
Liberty University
B.S., Civil Engineering
“[I would like] to develop methods to assess the safety of oak pillars, straw bale, cob, and alternatives to septic, making the process of building naturally legal and permittable [sic]. By involving the community in the construction process and utilizing locally available resources, we can meet sustainability goals while also saving families money on construction and maintenance costs."
Mattie Budine
University of Montana
B.S., Wildlife Biology
“I want to thank you for supporting me through my whole college career. I appreciate and enjoy Wendell more every time I go back ...”
Sophia Slade
University of Rhode Island
M.S., Wildlife and Conservation Biology
“My compassion for animals has become advocacy. ... I want to protect our natural resources and work to prevent the loss of any more species.”
Ajika Sawyer
Smith College
B.A., Education and Music
“To know that ... I had helped students find joy in learning [while working as a teacher’s assistant] was both electrifying and humbling. These experiences solidified my growing desire to become a teacher.”