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2005-2006 Rickel Teaching Scholars
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Shilendra Arjun was raised on Guyana. He majored in math at Queensborough Community College and is attending Queens College. Shilendra tutors students in math and feels:
"The reason why I want to be a teacher is because I love to learn as much as I am willing to inspire."
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Doris Betnances grew up in the Bronx. In June, 2005 she received an Associate's degree in Education from Hostos Community College and is working toward her Bachelor's degree at St. John's University.
Doris is President of the Early Childhood Education Club and has said: "I want to teach children to be just as selfish as I am about making a difference in the world."
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Nyron Blake attended high school in Jamaica. He is in teacher education at Medgar Evers College and is student teaching in the fall of 2005.
Nyron volunteers at P.S. 115 assisting teachers, and believes that: "All teachers must be aware of the potential that children possess and help in the development of that potential."
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Pierre Bolisca was born in Haiti. She has completed her third year of studies in education at Medgar Evers College with a concentraion in biology. Pierre is President of the Education Club and thinks: "The role of the educator
is to empower the child by providing the tools and the environment that is conducive to learning."
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Olympia Filosa was raised in Brooklyn. She is a liberal arts and science major at the College of Staten Island where she is entering her Junior year.
Olympia is student teaching in the fall of 2005 and states: "I don't want to be just a good teacher. I want to be an exceptional teacher."
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Kiesia Messado spent her youth in Jamaica. She has attended Kingsborough Community College and transferred to Brooklyn College.
Kiesia is interested in science in early childhood education and wants, "...to make an unforgettable impact
upon the lives of those whom I will have the grace to cross paths with in the classrooms of this nation."
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Xu Wang lived in the People's Republic of China until immigrating to the United States in 2002.
She completed an Associate's degree at Kingsborough Community College and is attending Brooklyn College for a teaching degree.
Xu is President of the Asian Society and tutors students in Chinese because "as an immigrated student, I have better understanding of immigrant children's needs."
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Lisa Silverman is a life long resident of the Bronx where she attended Lehman High School and
now Lehman College. She is a sociology major who wants to become a public
school teacher and is beginning her Junior year in college. Lisa also works
part-time in an after school program and believes: "Watching children grow is a
wonderful experience and to have the opportunity to see it first hand is
rewarding."
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Daniel Erceg, a second year awardee, is from upstate New York and is in his Senior year at
Marist College. He is interested in teaching high school math which is his
major. A perennial member of the Dean's List, Dan is active in campus and
community activities including Liberty Partnership where he works with
academically at-risk students. Dan has said: "With my knowledge and enthusiasm
for Mathematics I will inspire students to learn and become hungry for
knowledge that will better their lives and society."
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Ruby Perry was born in Jamaica and currently resides in Briarwood, New York. She is a
mathematics major at Queens College where she is in her Junior year. Ruby is a
second year awardee and declares: "I have come to realize that every achievement
in life requires patience, commitment and hard work. Everyday I am faced with
this truth as I continue my venture to becoming a teacher."
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Peter Barnes is Jamaican, and is currently living in Brooklyn, New York.
He is a Junior at the College of Staten Island and is majoring in liberal arts
and science. Peter tutors
7-12th graders in math and science as part of the Collegiate Science and
Technology Entry Program and wants to become a teacher because: "Our public
schools need teachers who are willing to do their best to see to the success of
their students."
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Jenna Schebler is from East Northport, New York. She is a mathematics
major and is in her Sophomore year at Marist College. Jenna has consistently
been on the Dean's List while working at Student Health Services. She is active
in campus activities such as Teachers of Tomorrow and the Math Club. Jenna
views teaching as follows: "Earning the opportunity to share my wisdom with the
children of future generations is something I look forward to with great
enthusiasm and passion."
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Kristian Flores, a Peter Hoffman Scholar, was born and raised in Manhattan. He attended Monroe College in
the Bronx and earned an Associates Degree in Computer Information Systems. He
is currently a senior at John Jay College Majoring in Public Administration.
Kristian believes,"A college education is extremely important, and one should
make whatever sacrifices are necessary to accomplish this goal."
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