Sadie '26

Major: English Education

Orange Trivia: Is a peer advisor for the School of Education.

“Working as a student employee in the School of Education, I have seen the impact of donor generosity firsthand.”

Describe your Syracuse experience.

Syracuse University has allowed me to grow independently, not only as a person, but as a student and future teacher as well. The classroom setting has been a small, inclusive and educational community where my peers and I are invited to collaboratively think alongside our professors. We are guided by a variation of committed, passionate and highly educated professors waiting to step in and assist.

How is the School of Education preparing you for your future career?

The School of Education piqued my interest in SU because it’s the only school I found that places students into the field as soon as their first year. I was fortunate enough to have my first placement during my first semester. I’m currently enrolled in my second placement in a different district. These experiences have taught me so much and prepared me for what to expect as a teacher in the future. The School of Education is one of the smallest colleges on campus. I’ve found this to be extremely beneficial because many of the same people are enrolled in EDU core classes. So, by the end of my sophomore year, my SOE friends have been permanently embedded in my life and I could not be more grateful. It’s amazing to have a community of people who are interested and passionate about the same things I am.

How has your involvement with any organizations/extracurriculars impacted you?

In my time at SU, I have gotten involved with the School of Education by becoming a peer advisor and a student employee. Being a peer advisor has been an amazing experience that has encouraged me to foster relationships with incoming freshmen. I loved my peer advisor during my freshman year and always had a long list of questions for her; It’s been an honor to repay that tribute to the underclassmen. Working in the School of Education Alumni Relations office has been an experience that has taught me so much. The staff are welcoming, invested and always willing to lend a helping hand. Fostering connections with alumni has shown me so many different career paths stemming from a degree in education. I honestly look forward to coming into the office each day.

How has donor generosity impacted your time at Syracuse (if applicable)?

Working as a student employee in the School of Education, I have seen the impact of donor generosity firsthand. It's become evident that donor generosity improves the experience of current students. Donors can choose to donate to a program they are most passionate about. This results in higher funding specifically intended to better the experience and programs.

What does it mean to you to be Orange?

To me, being Orange is entering a community that is greeting you with open arms. SU and the Orange community will love you as much as you love them (if not more).

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