Alumni Profiles

Partnering for Hope

As executive director of Hope Partnership for Education, Sister Rose Martin Gr'00 gets the opportunity to use what she learned at GSE to help improve the life chances of children living in one of Philadelphia's poorest neighborhoods.  To read her story, click here.

It All Adds Up To Success

Angela McIver spent her time at GSE studying how and why students have trouble with basic math. After completing her dissertation, Angela decided to start her own company, helping rebuild math skills for struggling students.  To read her story, click here.

"Everything about This Program Makes Me Happy"

Several years after graduating, Patricia Louison, who got her doctoral degree in higher education management, still counts GSE faculty among her mentors — and friends. To read her story, click here.

It Takes Two

Penn Partners Matt O'Malley GEd'95 and Jennifer O'Malley GEd'98 have forged different paths since graduating — but they still connect with GSE. To read their story, click here.

Traveling the World through GSE

Noah Drezner urges students to take advantage of all the opportunities GSE offers, but especially the international trips.  To read his story, click here.

Merging Disciplines

"Ever since I came, I have taken electives in the Sociology Department," explains Clarisse Haxton, "and as I spent more time in sociology, people started asking me, ‘Why don't you do the joint degree?'" To read her story, click here.

Unity through Diversity

"Just getting to know my classmates and the ICC cohort was the best part of my experience here," says Teppei Hayashi.  "Everybody had a different background... somehow we all ended up in the same place, sharing the same academic and professional interests."  To read his story, click here.

Focus on Urban Education

Eve Litt feels that "bypassing urban education is neglect — societal neglect — and GSE, especially the Teacher Education program, has a strong focus on urban education."  To read her story, click here.

Making Connections

Robin Marks' experience in the Psychological Services program allowed her to apply classroom material in a real-world setting. Through it all, she felt the constant support of the faculty and students at GSE.  To read her story, click here.

Affecting Change, From Practice to Research

After teaching for two years, Phil Sirinides saw the need for change at a higher level.  The SMART program has given him the skills he needs to make a positive impact on the policy that guides teachers in today's schools. To read his story, click here.