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Category: Scholarship Recipients

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Memorial ScholarshipScholarship Recipients
September 22, 2018

On to the Classroom: Courtney Comeau

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Hometown:
Andover, MA

College/University:
University of Massachusetts, Amherst

High School:
Andover High School

Major:
Sociology

Minor:
Education

 

Post-Grad Plans:
Courtney is currently working at West Elementary School in Andover, MA as a special education assistant in the Bridge Program. In this position, Courtney has the opportunity to work one-on-one with autistic children and watch them succeed. In addition to working as an assistant, she also works at West’s Kids Care after school, where she has been able to further connect with the students throughout the school.

Colleen’s Impact:
“I would love to follow in Colleen’s footsteps and be known as the teacher who cared, who put in the extra effort, and truly cared about their students.”

Note to Donors:
“This scholarship has meant so much to me and I am so proud of it.  You have given me the opportunity to further my teaching career and thanks to Colleen, I will always remember to bring kindness into every day and to help others. I hope to pay it forward in the classroom someday.”

Advice to Students Considering a Career in Education:
“My advice is, stick with it! It’s the most challenging and rewarding jobs out there!”

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Memorial ScholarshipScholarship Recipients
September 22, 2018

On to the Classroom: Andrea Lang

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Hometown:
Danvers, MA

College/University:
University of North Carolina Wilmington

High School:
Danvers High School

Major:
Elementary Education

Minor:
English as a Second Language, Mathematics, Spanish

Distinction:
Summa Cum Laude

Post-Grad Plans:
Andrea is beginning her teaching career as an elementary co-teacher at a Montessori School in Wilmington, NC following the completion of an eight-week intensive training program at the Montessori Center for Teacher Education in San Diego, CA.

Colleen’s Impact:
“Being an inaugural recipient meant that I was immediately given the opportunities and inspiration to share Colleen’s legacy with every group of children I would meet during my college career and beyond. It is also exciting to be a part of a group of future teachers who share a similar perspective and inspiration, and a focus on kindness and positivity that we will all share with our students.”

Note to Donors:
“I would like to share my gratitude and appreciation for the opportunities I have been given as a result of this scholarship and the honor and pride I feel to be representing such an inspirational teacher and her legacy. The experiences I have had continue to be extremely influential in shaping me into the teacher I have become and I am forever grateful.”

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Memorial ScholarshipScholarship Recipients
September 22, 2018

On to the Classroom: Sarah Mountain

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Hometown:
Danvers, MA

College/University:
Salem State University

High School:
Danvers High School

Major:
Elementary Education, American Studies

Distinction:
Summa Cum Laude

Post-Grad Plans:
Sarah is teaching at Smith Elementary School in Danvers, MA through the 4+1 education fellowship program at Salem State University, where she is also taking night classes in pursuit of a Master’s degree.

Colleen’s Impact:
“It feels like yesterday I was a senior in high school, dreaming of becoming a teacher. Now that I am a senior in college this dream feels even more closer and I cannot wait to carry Ms. Ritzer’s memory and love of teaching.

Note to Donors:
“I would like to thank them for supporting me for the past four years, because of their help I have been able to pursue my dream of becoming a teacher. I would also like to thank them for continuing to honor Ms. Ritzer and her passion for teaching.”

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Memorial ScholarshipScholarship Recipients
September 22, 2018

On to the Classroom: Emily Felter

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Hometown:
Andover, MA

College/University:
Endicott College

High School:
Andover High School

Major:
Elementary Education

Distinction:
Magna Cum Laude

Post-Grad Plans:
Emily has begun classes as she works towards her Master’s degree at the Van Loan School at Endicott College. Through this program, Emily is participating in a fellowship in special education at the Steward School in Topsfield, MA.

Colleen’s Impact:
“I look up to Colleen’s legacy and hope to be as good as a teacher as she was. I am proud to represent this scholarship and am so thankful to be given this opportunity.”

Note to Donors:
“I would like to thank the supporters of the scholarship fund for helping up reach our goals throughout our education. Their money is going to good use and we are learning more and more every day how to become effective teachers.”