Alumni Stories

Share Your Story

Penn GSE welcomes news of how our alumni are educating, leading, and innovating to shape the future of education. We hope you will draw inspiration from the stories we’ve shared on Penn GSE social media and take a moment to share your work with us.


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December 13, 2018
Penn GSE Features Higher Education Leaders at Homecoming

Penn GSE highlighted leaders from across higher education at a panel discussion for alumni and friends during Penn’s Homecoming Weekend.

 

  • Higher Education
  • Alumni
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November 19, 2018
Navin Valrani, W’93, GED’18, and Monica Valrani

Navin Valrani, W’93, GED’18, and his wife, Monica, believe passionately in the power of education.

  • Faces of Philanthropy
  • Alumni
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October 18, 2018
Delivering Education Through Business and Technology

For Norrizan Razali, GR’92, the path to leadership in business and technology at Microsoft and Apple began with curiosity about English language acquisition in her native city.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Alumni
Woman standing on pile of books, looking out at a city skyline.
October 18, 2018
Educating Beyond Boundaries: Penn GSE Alumni Pursue Cross-Disciplinary Careers

Four Penn GSE alumni share their stories of impactful careers that pair education with psychology, corporate leadership, business and technology, and international development.

  • Global Initiatives
  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Alumni
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May 31, 2018
Bringing Education to Nations of Students

As a developer of international social-impact programs, Christopher Ashford, GR’00, works to improve the lives of children.

  • Global Initiatives
  • Alumni
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May 31, 2018
Promoting the Value of Learning in the Workplace

David DeFilippo, GRD’13, determines how to hire the best people, how to engage them and manage their performance, and how to build better future leaders.

  • Education Innovation & Entrepreneurship
  • Alumni
May 31, 2018
Voices in Education brings pressing issues in education to the forefront

Dean Pam Grossman hosts a conversation with prominent education advocates.

 

  • Alumni
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October 30, 2017
Marjie Gittis Katz, GED’90

The opportunity to support teachers inspires educator Marjie Gittis Katz, GED’90, who knows firsthand the influence teachers have on children.

  • Faces of Philanthropy
  • Alumni
Penn students walking on Locust Walk in the summer
October 14, 2017
Shaping the National Landscape: Penn GSE Produces College Presidents

Four Penn GSE alumni who have gone on to the top position at a college or university share their professional paths, accomplishments, and perspectives.

  • Higher Education
  • Alumni
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October 14, 2017
Navigating Statewide Challenges

As president of the University of Alaska, James R. Johnsen, GRD’06, applies leadership skills he developed at Penn GSE.

  • Higher Education
  • Alumni

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