Dr. Nirav Shah featured as UMF Commencement speaker
FARMINGTON —The University of Maine at Farmington honored members of the Class of 2025 with a festive Commencement celebration, Saturday, May 10. More than 320 of the 386 graduates, including 293 bachelor’s and 93 master’s graduates, marched at the festivities at UMF’s Dearborn Gym as dedicated faculty and staff, dignitaries and loving families and friends cheered them on.
“Today, the UMF Class of 2025 started the day as students and ended the day as Farmington graduates,” said Joseph McDonnell, UMF president. In his address to the 400 graduates, President McDonnell said, “The lasting effect of a college education is not found in remembering the specific content or course material but the habits of mind the widening of interests, the development of character, and the commitment to continuous learning, open mindedness, and civic engagement that graduates obtain from their university education.”
Dr. Nirav Dinesh Shah, former principal deputy director of the U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention, and voice and face of the pandemic response in Maine during his time at the Maine CDC, delivered the keynote address to students, their families and honored guests. Jonathan Moody, UMF alumnus and Maine’s 2024 State Superintendent of the Year, received an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters.
Shah is an American epidemiologist, economist and attorney. While in medical school, he worked for the Ministry of Health in Cambodia where his work included outbreak investigation and he aided in the response to the SARS and Avian Influenza outbreaks. Following medical school, Shah worked as a health care attorney and was appointed as the director of the Illinois Dept. of Public Health from 2015 – 2019.
In 2019, he was appointed by Maine Gov. Janet Mills as the director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention where he served as the voice and face of the pandemic response in Maine. In 2023, he was appointed by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as the principal deputy director, followed by appointment as the acting director.
Throughout his career, Shah has championed critical public health issues including combating the opioid crisis, childhood lead poisoning and reducing maternal and infant mortality. His leadership and communication style are renowned for being centered in both scientific investigation and human compassion. Shah recently returned to Maine to launch a public health education program at Colby College.
Jonathan Moody – UMF Honorary Degree Recipient
Jonathan Moody, UMF alumnus, superintendent for MSAD 54 and Maine’s 2024 Superintendent of the Year was honored as the recipient of an honorary degree of Doctor of Humane Letters. A lifelong educator, Moody earned his Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from Farmington in 1998. During his career, he has served as a coach, tutor, secondary teacher, middle school administrator, high school principal and is currently MSAD 54 Superintendent of schools serving the towns of Skowhegan, Canaan, Mercer, Smithfield, Cornville and Norridgewock.
Under his leadership and in tandem with the district’s partnership with Kennebec Valley Community Action Program (KV-CAP), MSAD 54 envisioned and developed a first-of-its-kind-in-Maine elementary school that will provide early childhood programming for children ages 6 weeks old to three years and comprehensive educational programming to students in Pre-K through grade 5. Additionally, the Margaret Chase Smith Community School will provide technical center early childhood space for high school students and will be a learning lab for professional development as well as the support of pre-service teachers.
In addition to his role as Superintendent of schools, Moody serves on several boards that support the field of education, including the Mitchell Institute, the Redington-Fairview Hospital and the Early Childhood Advisory committee with Educate Maine. He is also a member of the UMF Board of Visitors.
He and his wife Shelly (Maine’s 2011 Teacher of the Year, and Elementary Principal in RSU18) are proud alumni of UMF (’98), where they both were scholar-athletes. Together, they have three children, Jacob, Grace and Olivia.
Senior Speaker and Student Participants
UMF graduating senior, Manu Ritchie, gave the student address. Ritchie graduated with her bachelor’s degree in creative writing and English.
Homeschooled from fifth grade through high school, Ritchie has been passionate about writing from a young age. Her flexible education allowed her to explore a wide range of creative and community-focused interests, including songwriting, volunteering at local food pantries and charities, and earning a black belt in Taekwondo. While in high school, she also got a head start on college through the Early College Program at York County Community College.
Drawn to the close-knit campus and the strength of UMF’s Creative Writing Program, Ritchie thrived in the academic and creative community. In addition to writing realistic fiction and screenplays, she has been an active member of the UMF Honors Program, a Wilson Scholar, and a participant in the Film Club. Her campus involvement also included singing with Strangers Sing a cappella and engaging with the Catholic Campus Ministry.
“Coming to Farmington was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made,” said Ritchie. “My experience here has allowed me to grow in ways that I didn’t think possible, and I have become self-assured in my own ability to succeed.”
After graduation, Ritchie plans to dedicate a year to her writing before pursuing a master’s degree in creative writing.
The National Anthem was sung by graduating senior Erin Cropper, an Early Childhood Education major from Hampton, N.H.
Jillian Taormina, an Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology and Biology major from East Brunswick, N.J. and Kevin Sweeney, Earth and Environmental Sciences major from Haverhill, Mass., served as student marshals.
David MacMahon, member of the University of Maine System Board of Trustees, delivered greetings to the graduates.
Joseph McDonnell, UMF president, and Katherine Yardley, co-provost and dean of the College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation, conferred the degrees.
Additional information and a link to the Commencement livestream can be found at: https://www.umf.maine.edu/commencement-2025/
The list of the University of Maine at Farmington Class of 2025 includes:
MAINE
Albion: Katie Brundage, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services, Summa Cum Laude;
Andover: Katie Merrill, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Appleton: Devon Smith, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Auburn: Yussuf Adow, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services; Tom Brann, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Cum Laude; Kathleen Fogarty, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness; Lisa Horton, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Mary Jipson, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Josh Pena, B.A., Psychology; Ella Perry, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude; Will Sampson, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; Sophie Therrien, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude;
Augusta: Nicholas Bernier, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology; Tasha Geroux, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; Becca Nirza, B.A., Art and Design;
Bangor: Anna MacDonald, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Bath: Connor Freeman, B.A., Business Administration; Cal Tibbitts, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness;
Belfast: Hannah Littlefield, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Belgrade: Carli Negron-Maron, B.S., Elementary Education; Brandon Veilleux, B.A., English, Magna Cum Laude; Taylor Veilleux, B.S., Elementary Education; Megan Wilson, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude;
Bethel: Carlee Beatson, M.S.Ed., Special Education, ; Kathy DeGruttola, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics and Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude;
Biddeford: Emily Boilard, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude; Sonya Donnelly, B.S., Rehabilitation Services; Will Harriman, B.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude;
Blue Hill: Hangxiang Brooks, B.A., Computer Science;
Boothbay Harbor: Gray Ferris, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Jessica Murray, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Bowdoinham: Abrielle Cochrane, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Nanette Giacoma, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Bradley: Chris Albert, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness;
Bremen: Brian McLaughlin, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Bridgton: Kyla Rowe, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Bristol: Chloe Lawrence, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Brooksville: Judith Infante Adams, B.A., Professional Studies;
Brunswick: Elizabeth Cote, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Elizabeth Cote, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Austin Garrett, B.A., Professional Studies; Amy Goodwin, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Amy Goodwin, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Eva Tebbutt, B.A., English and Performing Arts, Summa Cum Laude;
Buckfield: Abby Shields, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Bucksport: Kami Howes, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude;
Buxton: Darlene Bruns, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Camden: Milo Gaudette, B.F.A., Creative Writing, Cum Laude;
Canton: Tori Bellegarde, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Cum Laude;
Cape Neddick: Sam Hammar, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Summa Cum Laude;
Charleston: Cole Writeout, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology and Creative Writing;
Chesterville: Jessica Lewis, M.S.Ed., Early Childhoo ; Kayla Rivers-Almeida, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Riley Samson, B.A., Geography and Environmental Planning;
China: Abby Blair, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies; Wes McGlew, B.A., Political Science; Aaren Rivard, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Corinth: Tiana McDougall, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services, Magna Cum Laude;
Cornish: Hailey Capano, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Summa Cum Laude;
Cornville: Chris Wills, M.S.Ed., Mathematics Education;
Cumberland: Bridie Frost, B.S., World Languages K-12, Summa Cum Laude; Ryan Holt, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Small, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Cumberland Center: Avery Bucknam, B.A., Geography and Environmental Planning, Magna Cum Laude;
Dayton: Jack Burton, B.G.S., Bachelor of General Studies; Grace Sommer, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Dexter: Jessica Ellis, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Cog Gaffen, B.A., Psychology and Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology, Cum Laude; Valerie Rudmin, B.A., Professional Studies; Devyn Shorey, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Dixfield: El Couture, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Magna Cum Laude; Amy Gammon, M.S.Ed., Mathematics Education; Amy Gammon, M.S.Ed., Mathematics Education; Katie Morse, B.A., Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;
Dover Foxcroft: Ruby Rideout, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services, Magna Cum Laude;
East Millinocket: Olivia Whitehouse, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;
East Waterboro: Audra Warren, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Edgecomb: Emilie Crocker, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Eliot: Manu Ritchie, B.F.A., Creative Writing and English, Summa Cum Laude;
Embden: Heidi Day, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Fairfield: Kathy Alley, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Mackenzie Golder, B.S., Elementary Education; Jordyn Poulin, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics, Cum Laude;
Falmouth: Anna Garanenko, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Farmington: Gerard Bailey, B.A., Political Science; Hilary Cote, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Lily Cui, B.A., Psychology and Performing Arts; Sylvie Devi, B.A., English, Summa Cum Laude; Tash Howard, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Shelby Iverson, B.A., Psychology, Cum Laude; Alanha Ladd, B.A., Psychology; Cerina Leeman, B.A., Professional Studies; Nicole Putnam, B.A., Professional Studies; Alexis Ramee, B.S., Middle and Secondary Education; Kiely Reynolds, B.S., Elementary Education; Lilly Richards, B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Shaun Riggs, B.A., Professional Studies; Cassidy Rowe, B.G.S., Bachelor of General Studies; Sam Wrigley, B.A., Business Administration;
Fayette: Channa Schroff, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Fort Fairfield: Autumn Sawyer, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology;
Fort Kent: Ashley Gendreau, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Frankfort: Mariko Haskell-Brown, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Freeport: Abby Shipley-Rega, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
Frenchville: Jacob Roy, B.A., Computer Science;
Gardiner: Emma Bourget, B.A., Psychology; Katy Frazer, B.A., Professional Studies; Sadie Rezin, B.A., Political Science; Leann Wright, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Georgetown: JP Piechowski, B.F.A., Creative Writing;
Gorham: Madison Brown, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics and Mathematics; Aaron Goschke, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness; Lauren Preis, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services;
Gray: Trevor Huntington, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Summa Cum Laude; Kellie Sanborn, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Greenbush: Ashton Carmichael, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Greene: Shea Marston, B.A., Psychology; Robin McLellan, M.S.Ed., Mathematics Education;
Hampden: Jeffrey Beswick, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership; Emma Rose, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Sammi Toothaker, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies -Business Psychology;
Harpswell: Erica Skelton, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Danny York, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, Cum Laude;
Harrison: Christa Allen, B.A., Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;
Hope: Levi Steere, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Houlton: Amanda Crane, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Howland: Erika Worthing, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Jackman: Miranda Shelley, B.A., English, Summa Cum Laude;
Jay: Zane Armandi, B.A., Professional Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Jordan Blanche, B.S., Elementary Education; Emily Hartford, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership; Paris Howes, B.S., Elementary Education; Alison Littlefield, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude; Donna Massarella, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude; Rae Sawyer, B.A., Psychology;
Jefferson: John Campbell, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Kennebunkport: Jenna Payne, B.S., Earth and Environmentatl Sciences;
Kingfield: Geraldine Doble, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude; Nicholas Lobdell, B.A., Business Administration;
Kittery: Sarah Overlock, B.A., Professional Studie ; Seamus Reeve, B.A., Psychology;
Knox: Lydia Bryant, B.A., Business Administration, Cum Laude;
Leeds: Cassidy Camp, B.A., Professional Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Lewiston: Meagan Dube, B.A., Professional Studies; Cecilia Landry, B.S., Secondary Education – English; Alison Stimson, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Limerick: Kaylei Chabre, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, Cum Laude;
Limington: Mara Colby, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Lincoln: Angel Brackett, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness; Ian Hines, B.A., History;
Lincolnville: Hanna Hallundbaek, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude;
Lisbon: Sarah Gentle, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Lisbon Falls: Neil LaRochelle, B.S., School Health Education, Summa Cum Laude; Emma Willey, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Litchfield: Will Christman, B.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences;
Livermore: Scott McDaniel, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Meghan Renander, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude;
Livermore Falls: Alicia Bridges, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies;
Ludlow: Luna Ryan, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness;
Machias: Tip Ackerman, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Madawaska: Emily Hebert, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Valentina Levesque, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Madison Nadeau, B.A., Mathematics and Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude; Madison Nadeau, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics and B.A., Mathematics, Summa Cum Laude;
Madison: Karyn Bigelow, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Ghillian Bonito, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services; Erika Dean, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Madrid TWP: Anna Plog, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude;
Mexico: Courtney Harmon, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Moscow: Madeline Walsh, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Mount Vernon: Ev Dearborn, B.F.A., Creative Writing and English, Magna Cum Laude; Cathy Landaeta Gould, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
Naples: Jonas Edwards, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude;
New Gloucester: Nitacia Davis, B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude; Kathy Hill, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
New Sharon: Aidan Finnegan, B.A., Computer Science, Summa Cum Laude; Taegan Heath, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics and Mathematics, Cum Laude; Jordan Smith, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Newport: Chelsea Backus, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Norridgewock: Chris Alves, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Summa Cum Laude; Jess Wells, B.A., Professional Studies, Summa Cum Laude;
North Waterboro: Lucy Lambert, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Norway: Dan Costanzi, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Oakland: Emilia Frost, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude; Cami Hippler, B.A., Professional Studies;
Old Orchard Beach: Kelly Palkovic, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics, Cum Laude;
Orono: Jennifer Chung, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Otisfield: Courtney Charles, B.S., World Languages K-12, Magna Cum Laude;
Owls Head: Jessica Watkinson, B.A., Business Administration;
Palermo: Jacob Sutter, B.A., Business Administration;
Palmyra: Yvonne Perry, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Parkman: Kyle Bagley, B.A., History, Summa Cum Laude;
Passadumkeag: Eve Pelletier, B.S., Biology;
Penobscot: Sydney Gray, B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude;
Peru: Delaney Woods, B.S., Rehabilitation and Human Services, Summa Cum Laude;
Phillips: Morgen Silver, B.A., Professional Studies;
Pittsfield: Carrie Burr, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness, Cum Laude; Hope French, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Meghan Reed, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Portland: Tristan Arcand, B.S., Elementary Education; Simon Chadbourne, B.A., Business Administration; Ramona Ervin-Dickson, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude; Riley Forrest, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Jennifer Hoffer, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Roberto Keith, B.A., Professional Studies; Maddy Maurice, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Ben Vachon, B.A., Biology;
Pownal: Lindsay Carter, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Lindsay Carter, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Pyam Morin, B.A., Performing Arts, Summa Cum Laude;
Presque Isle: Mikayla Deschaine, B.S., Rehabilitation Services;
Readfield: Thomas Thornton, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration; Wyatt Lambert, B.A., Business Administration;
Ripley: Abigail Wakefield, B.S., School Health Education;
Rockland: Michaela Marsh, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Rockport: Corey Belcher, B.A., Professional Studies; Hayden Christie, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Rockwood: Michelle Dauphinee, B.A., Professional Studies, Summa Cum Laude;
Round Pond: Meghan Rose, B.S., Elementary Education;
Rumford: Emily Buono, B.A., Business Administration; Amy Gilbert, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Sabattus: Saraphin Bechard, B.A., Art and Design, Cum Laude; Alli Easler, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Machaela Howatt, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership, Caleb Valliere, B.A., Professional Studies, Magna Cum Laude;
Saco: Dylan Griffin, B.S., School Health Education; Taylor Nelson, B.A., Political Science, Magna Cum Laude; Olivia Paradis, B.S., Elementary Education;
Saint Albans: Zain Richard, B.A., English and Creative Writing, Summa Cum Laude;
Sanford: Elizabeth Brackett, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Brandye Devine, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood;
Sangerville: Hunter Kemp, B.A., Art and Design, Summa Cum Laude;
Scarborough: Justin Castaldo, B.A., Business Administration; Cooper Davis, B.F.A., Creative Writing, Magna Cum Laude;
Sedgwick: Oliver Woodward, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Sidney: Kearstyn Fair, B.A., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude; Charlotte Wentworth, B.A., Psychology, Cum Laude;
Sipayik: Sean Maher, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed and Creative Writing;
Skowhegan: Dalton Griffeth, B.A., Computer Science; Allicia Hilton, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership; Desarey Oliver, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude; Janalynn White, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Solon: Rachel Hatfield, B.A., Biology and Interdisciplinary Studies – Liberal Studies; Kimberly Pooler, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Duncan Rogers, B.A., Professional Studies;
South Paris: Maria Berriault, B.A., Professional Studies; Gwen Cyr, B.S., Elementary Education; Ashlee Farrar, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude; Tiana James, B.A., Political Science; Niko Wilson, B.F.A., Creative Writing;
South Portland: Rebecca Ayers, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Michala Cox, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude; Truly Franciose-Chillemi, B.S., Secondary Education Science, Magna Cum Laude; Connor Hasson, B.A., Professional Studies; Ella Sibole-Davis, B.A., Psychology; Abigail Trefsger, B.S., Elementary Education;
Starks: Sol LaBelle, B.A., Art and Design, Magna Cum Laude;
Temple: Horisun Antunee, B.F.A., Creative Writing and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
Tenants Harbor: Ben Kern, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
Thomaston: Nathan Coombs, B.A., Business Administration;
Trenton: James Pike, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Troy: Kerri Davis, B.A., Professional Studies;
Turner: Emily Libby, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Mckenna Redstone, B.S., School Health Education, Cum Laude;
Union: Bella LaFrance, B.S., School Health Education;
Unity: Gunnar Martin, B.A., Geography and Environmental Planning, Magna Cum Laude;
Vassalboro: Mara Adams, B.A., Psychology; Morgan Folsom, B.A., Psychology, Summa Cum Laude;
Waldoboro: Abby Lash, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude; Sheila Libby, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Waterboro: Maddi Paquette, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude;
Waterford: Jonny Pruett, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness;
Waterville: Adrienne Foss, B.A., English, Cum Laude;
Wayne: Lyss Pratt, B.A., Psychology;
Wells: Glenn Hoag, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Westbrook: Jennifer Boisvert, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude; TJ Dorn, B.A., Art and Design; Dahlia Jordan, B.S., Early Childhood Education; Robin Linscott, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Holly Selva, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Whitefield: Shawn Gallagher, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Wilton: Carolyn Coolidge, B.A., Political Science; Tess Cote, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership; Henry Hilton, B.S., School Health Education, Magna Cum Laude; Michelle Ladd, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Windham: Chloe Allen, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude; Amanda Clugston, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude; Allison Gazzelloni, M.S., Special Education; Zahra Mahamud, M.S.Ed., Early Childhood; Ryan Sargent, B.A., Business Administration; Josh Tait, B.S., Earth and Environmentatl Sciences, Summa Cum Laude;
Windsor: Madeline Pumphrey, B.A., Art and Design, Magna Cum Laude;
Winslow: Cal Beckwith, B.A., Business Administration, Cum Laude; Odin Burgett, B.A., Mathematics; Megan Cates, B.A., Biology, Summa Cum Laude;
Woodville: Sam Cote, B.A., Professional Studies;
Yarmouth: Eli Gallant, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology; Turner Schnee, B.S., Special Education;
York: Jordan Banakos, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies, Magna Cum Laude; Henry O’Shaughnessy, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
CONNECTICUT
Bethany: Emma Marsh, B.F.A., Creative Writing and English;
Cheshire: Gabby D’Agostino, B.S., Special Education;
Enfield: Holly Veilleux, B.S., Early Childhood Education;
Hebron: Logan Holcomb, B.A., Actuarial Science and Business Administration;
Middletown: Alex Debo, B.S., Earth and Environmentatl Sciences;
Niantic: Will Eldredge, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude;
North Haven: Crow Then, B.A., Art and Design;
Oxford: Grace Mahmood, B.A., Psychology, Cum Laude;
Wallingford: Anthony Boyle, B.A., Psychology, Cum Laude;
Wilton: Hannah Levy, B.S., Special Education;
MASSACHUSETTS
Amesbury: Joy Jancewicz, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership; Nina Sesto, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self- Designed;
Auburn: Rebecca McPherson, B.S., Special Education;
Barre: Alyssa Holland, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Boston: Tre Murray, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed;
Cambridge: Caylum Campbell-Fitzgerald, B.A., English and Performing Arts;
Charlestown: Carleigh Schievink, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Danvers: Anna Flannagan, B.A., Geography and Environmental Planning;
Framingham: Lucas Tuttle, B.S., Elementary Education, Cum Laude;
Grafton: Joc Caldwell, M.S.Ed., Educational Leadership;
Haverhill: Olivia Belbute, M.S.Ed., Special Education; Kevin Sweeney, B.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences;
Littleton: Andy Sager, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Lynn: Juan Subervi, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies -Business Psychology;
Marion: Laura Zell, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Melrose: Isabelle Couture, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Merrimac: Sarah Sanford, B.A., English and Creative Writing;
New Bedford: Victoria Oliveira, B.A., English and Creative Writing, Summa Cum Laude;
North Andover: Ashley Adie, M.A., Counseling Psychology; Holly Ness, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology, Cum Laude; Michaela Terlizzi, B.F.A., Creative Writing and English, Magna Cum Laude;
North Attleboro: Halley Charette, B.S., Elementary Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Plymouth: Lizzy Martin, B.A., Biology;
Reading: Shaina Fusco, B.A., Psychology and Performing Arts, Summa Cum Laude;
Sherborn: William Dowse, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Stoughton: Cara Perry, B.S., Earth and Environmentatl Sciences; August Tartamella, B.F.A., Creative Writing;
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Barrington: Jenn Evans, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Brookline: Iris Bertolami, B.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences;
Concord: Jo LeMahieu, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Magna Cum Laude;
Contoocook: Alexander Sanford, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology;
Exeter: Sam Andrews, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Goffstown: Tegan Andrew, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology, Magna Cum Laude;
Greenland: Maria Oliveira, B.A., Biology and Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
Hampton: Abbie Bitomske, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Summa Cum Laude; Erin Cropper, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Magna Cum Laude;
Nashua: Jimmy Reel, B.A., Actuarial Science and Mathematics, Magna Cum Laude;
Nelson: Fallon Smith, B.S., Secondary Education – Mathematics, Cum Laude;
Plainfield: Teagan Goodwin, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude;
Sandwich: Eli Misavage, B.S., Earth and Environmentatl Sciences, Magna Cum Laude;
RHODE ISLAND
Coventry: Justyn Farber, B.S., Rehabilitation Services, Magna Cum Laude;
Tiverton: Patience Miranda, B.A., Business Administration;
Wakefield: May Kimber, B.S., World Languages K-12, Magna Cum Laude;
Warwick: Jesse Gorden, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
VERMONT
Barre: Jasmine Sayah, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Cum Laude;
Chelsea: Lydia Eastman, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness, Magna Cum Laude;
Lyndonville: Wilson Krause, B.F.A., Creative Writing, Magna Cum Laude;
Underhill: Allie Bliss, B.S., Elementary Education, Summa Cum Laude;
West Haven: Willow Betz, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude;
CALIFORNIA
Berkeley: Paloma Shelton, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies: Self-Designed and Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, Magna Cum Laude;
Oakland: Nina Rosen, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
Redlands: George Miller IV, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology, Summa Cum Laude;
COLORADO
Denver: Luke Wignall, B.A., Professional Studies;
Evergreen: Fern Perkins, B.A., Biology, Magna Cum Laude;
HAWAII
Kailua: Bianca Cooper, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
IDAHO
Rupert: Jaddyn Daniel, B.A., Psychology, Magna Cum Laude;
MARYLAND
Baltimore: Klaus Jacobs, B.A., Psychology;
MINNESOTA
Anoka: Kt Lebakken, B.S., Health Promotion and Wellness;
NEVADA
Las Vegas: Greyson Bell, B.A., Business Administration;
NEW JERSEY
Basking Ridge: Brandon Mark, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, Cum Laude;
East Brunswick: Jillian Taormina, B.A., Interdisciplinary Studies – Anthropology and Biology, Summa Cum Laude;
Northvale: Cassidy Ochse, B.S., Early Childhood Special Education, Summa Cum Laude;
Rockaway: Anna O’Sullivan, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
Wantage: Dani Faltraco, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Summa Cum Laude;
NEW YORK
Croton-on-Hudson: Colgan O’Keefe, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration, Cum Laude;
New Hyde Park: Vicky Singh, B.S., Early Childhood Education, Summa Cum Laude;
New York: Sakinah Fuzzell, B.S., Secondary Education – Social Studies;
Ossining: Nick Quast, B.A., Outdoor Recreation Business Administration;
Syracuse: Blue Lagoda, B.S., Secondary Education – English, Cum Laude;
OKLAHOMA
Bixby: Caleb Kolman, B.A., Professional Studies, Summa Cum Laude;
PENNSYVANIA
Pittsburgh: Nic Laro, B.A., Art and Design, Cum Laude;
TENNESSEE
Knoxville: Michael Bond, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
VIRGINIA
Virginia Beach: Nicole Rucka, M.A., Counseling Psychology;
WISCONSIN
Verona: Keith Wixson, M.S.Ed., Special Education;
COLUMBIA, SOUTH AMERICA
Duitama-Boyaca: Karen Gonzalez Aguilar, B.A., Professional Studies, Magna Cum Laude.
