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We’re so proud that SMA alumna Millie Barsallo ’05 is featured in an article, “The Inside Story of a First-year DPS Teacher,” in the September issue of "5280" magazine. It chronicles her first year at Cole Arts & Science Academy teaching third and fourth graders in the English Language Acquisition-Spanish program.
After graduating from SMA, Millie graduated from Cornell University’s Department of Government in 2009, expecting to go on to law school and then a career on Capitol Hill. However, she was intrigued by an email from Teach for America (a program similar to Peace Corps) hoping to recruit high achieving college graduates to teach in poor schools across the country. Milllie applied and was accepted and offered the job at Cole.
The article offers insights into a first year teacher’s experiences in and the challenges she and her students faced that year, 2009-2010.
Check it out!
2010-2011 Alumnae Calendar
All Academy Reunion: October 1-3, 2010
Fall Alumnae Reception: November 12, 2010
Young Alumnae Luncheon: January 5, 2011
Senior Seminar: March 17, 2011
Networking Night: March 24, 2011
Middle School Alumnae/Alumni Reunion: April 7, 2011
Lacrosse Reunion: TBD
Celebrate the Spirit Gala: April 29, 2011
Alumnae/Seniors Luncheon: May 17, 2011
High School Graduation: May 21, 2011
During a recent open house, I returned to St. Mary’s Academy and talked with two articulate, enthusiastic high school students who reminded me how much I treasure my SMA education. I am grateful to my teachers and classmates who embodied the values of caring, compassion and respect which have served as the guidepost for so many of my life’s decisions.
