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Teacher Resident Julie Candia with icons representing the transition to becoming a special education teacher after a career and kids.
March 2, 2021
For Julie Candia, a 2020 NYU Teacher Residency alum, the decision to become a teacher came after a significant career...
Teacher Resident Robbie Marshall with icons representing the success he found with the gradual release model and teacher mentor.
February 19, 2021
Robbie Marshall majored in history in college and knew he wanted to find a job related to the subject. He...
Teacher Resident Lorraine Zhong with icons representing the importance of her early school experience and commitment to equity.
February 16, 2021
“I was debating so many career paths. I reflected on the things that meant the most to me, and I...
NYU Teacher Resident Stephanie Melendez with four icons representing her advocacy work, residency site state of Florida, community organizer experience, and history content area.
February 1, 2021
“I previously did work in community organizing while I was in college, and I feel that teaching allows me to...
NYU Teacher Resident Ray Badal
December 15, 2020
“I felt like my career as a pilot didn’t have a purpose. It wasn’t fulfilling; it was just a way...
NYU Teacher Residency alum Ericka Willacy
December 8, 2020
“In high school, I enjoyed helping my peers during math class.” Ericka Willacy had a gift for teaching long before...
NYU Teacher Resident Ashley Perez
December 3, 2020
“I can’t pinpoint an exact moment [when I realized I wanted to become a teacher]. It’s like asking a singer...
NYU alum, Alterraun Verner
November 18, 2020
“The NFL was my love and passion. But I knew deep down that I would end up teaching.” Alterraun Verner...
Katie Miller and her daugher
November 16, 2020
“It was an instant spark. I immediately knew the student who I wanted to teach.” Katie Miller described the moment...
Joy Sanga
October 26, 2020
Joy Sanga has been a middle school science educator for 12 years. When she decided to pursue the NYU Teacher...