Congratulations to the Class of 2018! 

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Changing Lives

Teacher and athletic trainer Kirsten Farrell is changing the lives of her students, recently earning recognition as a 2018 California Teacher of the Year.

Read her story.

A WELCOMING COMMUNITY

"People come from all over the world to study here. Everyone is their own individual self. People here are grounded and bring fresh experiences and viewpoints in and out of the classroom. We accept one another." Hannah Crowe-Cumella ('18)

Read Hannah's story.

Impacting the Future with Education

“I have always liked working with kids, and want to be able to have a lasting effect on the future,” says Marshall Murphy ('20), who is one of the student leaders at Camp Kesem.

Read his story.

PASSION FOR THE PROFESSION

"The students make me laugh, they make me think, and they open my eyes to the world. They challenge me to create relevant learning opportunities that spark curiosity, and they provide me with the opportunity to watch them grow. The work inspires and excites me every day." Libby Payeur (G'17), Winooski High School

Representing the Rights of Refugees

Madina Haji spent the first nine years of her life in Kenyan refugee camp. Now as a senior in middle level teacher education, she has become a strong advocate for refugees in the local community and beyond. Read her story

Teacher of the Year

Meet UVM alumna Kate McCann, the 2017 Vermont Teacher of the Year, who's striving to make the biggest possible difference and impact on her students' lives.  Read her story.

An Unforgettable Journey

Learn about Meg Ziegler's unforgettable year in Thailand, and how her UVM experiences and connections with faculty made it possible. Here's the story.

A Place Called Home

Find out how CESS faculty are working to better understand and ease the transition of people with refugee status.

Research Team Studies School Support for Students with Diverse Learning Needs

Find out how CESS researchers are studying school-based decision making teams.