Neag School of Education
Neag School Alumni Teachers on Navigating the Virtual Classroom
With the recent transition from educating in the classroom to the virtual realm due to the pandemic, the teaching world has changed drastically. We wanted to hear from Neag School alumni now serving as teachers about how they are managing the online teaching and learning environment.
Q&A With Neag School 2020 Distinguished Alumna Bert Wachtelhausen
Former UConn women’s basketball player and recreational therapy graduate Bert Wachtelhausen ’81 (ED) has shaped a thriving career combining skills she honed as a Division I athlete with her longtime interests in physical health and helping others. Climbing the corporate health insurance ladder in what for many years remained a male-dominated industry, Wachtelhausen has long since shattered the glass ceiling to excel as a senior executive who now serves as president of startup WellSpark Health.
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Kiana Foster-Mauro
As Commencement approaches, we are featuring some of our Neag School Class of 2020 graduating seniors over the coming days.
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Suli Serrano-Haynes
“I will forever be grateful that I chose this prestigious institution to shape me into the educator I am today.”
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Natasha Schweitzer
“I aspire to be a teacher who focuses on making meaningful connections with my students and emphasizes the importance of including engaging and socially conscious content.”
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Svea Boker
“I aspire to be the best version of myself and be a continuous learner throughout life, and I want to positively impact others and inspire them to be become their best version, too.”
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Julia Mancini
“UConn has given me the communication skills, creativity, leadership skills, and helped to spark a passion for my career as an educator.”
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Damayanti Rane-Castrodad
“UConn has prepared me for my future career because I was able to find my voice and confidence as I prepare myself to become a teacher.”
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Ben Armstrong
As Commencement approaches, we are featuring some of our Neag School Class of 2020 graduating seniors over the coming days.
Class of 2020 Senior Profile: Juanyi (Michelle) Li
“I cannot be who I am right now without UConn. I have taken classes in various content areas to broaden my understanding of the world around me.”