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Boston University
California Polytechnic State University
Carleton College
Case Western Reserve University
Claremont McKenna College
Clemson University
Colorado State University
Columbia University
CUNY Hunter College
Dartmouth College
Duke University
East Carolina University
Florida State University
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Krista Goebel
Lucero Denisse Oceguera
Joi Dallas
Caleb Ho
Rachel Scales
Jean La Fontaine
Liz Wilson
Jordan Bosiljevac
Ali O’Connor
Colton Myhre
Stephanie Chen
Carlos Menéndez
Eliza Osman
Lawrence Abu-Hammour
Matthew Kaplan
Glenesha Berryman
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George Washington University
Hampton University
Hood College
Kennesaw State University
Miami University-Oxford
Oklahoma Baptist University
Oklahoma State University
Purdue University
San Diego State University
Santa Clara Universityv
Texas State University
The College of Saint Rose
The University of Alabama
The University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at San Antonio
Tulane University of Louisiana
University of Chicago
University of Houston
University of Idaho
University of Maine
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor
University of Minnesota-Morris
University of Pennsylvania
University of Rochester
Scott Dai
Megan Gill
Christiana Morris
Brynn Rone
Ashley Martin
Jaki Molina
Danielle Cushing
Greg Cohen
Sherwan Zada
Edith Romero
Jordan Duran
Pamela Holmes
Rhina Allende
Anna Saggio
Ananya Rajesh
Cecilia Handy
Dorna Abdi
Mason Tyler-Nyman
Amber Marrero
Maddie Rafkin
Sarah Manhardt
Nina Resendiz
Abigail Dunn
Diana Abraham
Ayesha Amin
Michelle Mathias
Jay Hu
Dan Levien
Emily Goldstein
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University of Southern California
Vanderbilt University
Washington University in St. Louis
Wesleyan University
Yale University
Ogechi Ibeanusi
Megan Meadows
Myriam Shehata
Julia Winemiller
Chien Ho
Jonah Pearl
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Krista Goebel
Amherst College 2018 Psychology
Abington, PA
Miami: 2016
Orchestra, intramural volleyball, Newman Club
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is hearing stories of former scholars and how Breakthrough
completely changed their lives.”
Lucero Denisse Oceguera
Azusa Pacific University 2019 Sociology
San Jose, CA
Silicon Valley: 2015, 2016
Sociology Club, Free The Captives
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the
constant support and family-like feeling each staff member and student provides to each other.”
Joi Dallas
Boston College 2017 Applied Psychology, Human Development
Philadelphia, PA
Greater Boston: 2015
Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Commit-
tee, Women’s Club Rugby Recruitment
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the supportive community and strengths
perspective culture.”
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Caleb Ho
California Polytechnic State University 2017 Modern Languages and Literature
Daly City, CA
Oakland: 2015, Sacramento: 2016
Cultural events, LGBT groups
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Boston University 2019 Social Studies Education
Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 2016
Educators Rising, photography
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is teaching as social justice.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is making life-long connections and friendships, with
students and fellow teachers alike!”
Jean La Fontaine
Carleton College 2019 Political Science, Spanish
Carolina, PR
Minneapolis: 2016
Men of Carleton, slam poetry
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the
opportunity to watch shy kids grow to the point where they felt comfortable busting out of their shells and
letting their unique personalities shine through.”
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Liz Wilson
Case Western Reserve University 2018Chemical Engineering
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh: 2016
Global Engineering Brigades, racquetball club
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is that it gives me the opportunity to get to know people who I
never would have met if I wasn’t a part of it.”
Jordan Bosiljevac
Claremont McKenna College, 2017 International and Intercultural Studies, Spanish
Albuquerque, NM
Santa Fe: 2014, 2015, 2016
Tutoring, sexual assault advocacy, Chicanx/Latinx activism
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“I have never been a part of a community where every single member is valued so highly for
whatever they can contribute.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is getting to know students in the classroom but also in electives and during awesome field trips like the ropes course
or building robots!”
Ali O’Connor
Clemson University 2017 Elementary Education
Ocean Ridge, FL
Austin: 2016
Sigma Kappa, Serenity Place volunteer
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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Colton Myhre
Colorado State University 2018 English, English Education
Las Vegas, NV
Pittsburgh: 2016
Marching band, backpacking, reading
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the kids!!”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is becoming not just a teacher but also a friend to my students, and also meeting a great group of faculty to become friends with.”
Stephanie Chen
Columbia University 2019Computer Science
East Setauket, NY
Minneapolis: 2016
Rock climbing, jazz music
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the family I made.”
Carlos Menéndez
CUNY Hunter College 2017Childhood Education, Spanish Literature
Bronx, NY
Austin: 2015, 2016
Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the magic and satisfaction that comes
from all of it.”
Lawrence Abu-Hammour
Dartmouth College 2019Mechanical Engineering
Bronx, NY
New York: 2016
Dartmouth iGEM, Emerging Engineers
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is working one-on-one with students in order to help them
understand the concepts.”
Eliza Osman
Dartmouth College 2019Cognitive Science, Education
Greenwich, CT
New York: 2016
Dartmouth Education Society, SIBS mentor
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is all of the cheers!”
Matthew Kaplan
Duke University 2019Positive Psychology
Phoenix, AZ
New Orleans: 2016
Social entrepreneurship, anti-bullying work
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the supportive and dedicated
community/positive work culture.”
Glenesha Berryman
East Carolina University 2019English Secondary Education
Fayetteville, NC
Austin: 2016
She’s The First, ESL
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Cec Matthews
Florida State University 2017Interdisciplinary Social Science
Clermont, FL
Miami: 2016
PeaceJam Southeast, Pride Student Union
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the feeling of learning from your scholars while simultaneously
teaching them.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the kids and families. They make it all worth it.”
Scott Dai
George Washington University 2019Chemistry or Physics
Garland, TX
Fort Worth: 2016
GWTeach
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is being involved within a community where you
are encouraged to learn and help others.”
Megan Gill
Hampton University 2016Psychology
Newport News, VA
Greater Philadelphia: 2016
Helper with a Helping Hand, King’s Daughters Advisory Council
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Christiana Morris
Hood College 2018History (Secondary Education Certification)
Silver Spring, MD
Austin: 2016
Black Student Union, Student Educators Association
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is inspiring students to fulfill their goals.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the power of collaboration and knowledge.”
Brynn Rone
Kennesaw State University 2018History, Reading Concentration
Cincinnati, OH
Atlanta: 2015, 2016
Social justice
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
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Ashley Martin
Miami University-Oxford 2017Integrated Language Arts Education
Mason, OH
Cincinnati: 2016
National Council of Teachers of English, Kappa Delta
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“Students have the chance to receive quality
education during the summer while staff has the chance to become better teachers and role models.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the students and the investment in the teaching
fellows as professionals!”
Jaki Molina
Oklahoma Baptist University 2017Elementary Education
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth: 2014
Tutoring, teacher education program
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Danielle Cushing
Oklahoma State University 2018Elementary Education, Masters in Special Education Denver, CO
Fort Worth: 2016
National Sorority, service projects
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the opportunity it gives everyone involved in the
program.”
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is college-aged students learn just as much from
the young students that they are teaching.”
Greg Cohen
Purdue University 2017Mechanical Engineering
Woodridge, IL
Birmingham: 2016
Army ROTC, New Student Orientation
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Sherwan Zada
San Diego State University Computer Science
San Diego, CA
Greater Philadelphia: 2016
Muslim Student Association, Engineers Without Borders
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough
is the awesome kids.”
Edith Romero
Santa Clara University 2018Liberal Studies, Ethnic Studies
San Pedro, CA
Silicon Valley: 2016
SCU Future Teachers Program, Alpha Pi Sigma, Hermanas Unidas
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite aspect of Breakthrough is the amount of support that is provided for the
students during their educational trajectory.”
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Jordan Duran
Texas State University 2019 Applied Sociology
New Braunfels, TX
Austin: 2016
Student government, marching band
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the community and people I have met
while doing it.”
Texas State University 2017Social Work
Clarksville, TX
Austin: 2016
Delta Xi Nu, First Generation Student Organization
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the people that I met which includes the students, teachers, parents, and directors.”
Pamela Holmes
Rhina Allende
The College of Saint Rose 2018 Social Studies Adolescent Education
New York, NY
Houston: 2016
Friday Knights, ALANA Steppers
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough
is Celebration!”
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the people you meet. Especially the kids, but also your
co-workers and directors.”
Anna Saggio
The University of Alabama 2019International Studies
Milwaukee, WI
Birmingham: 2016
Design for America, Beat Auburn Beat Hunger
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Ananya Rajesh
The University of Texas at Austin 2020Business Honors, Plan II
Coppell, TX
Fort Worth: 2016
Residence Hall Judicial Board
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“Meeting and interacting with the kids was by far the highlight of my summer with Breakthrough.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is being able to see a student grow—academically, socially,
personally—throughout the summer and throughout their time with Breakthrough.”
Cecilia Handy
The University of Texas at Austin 2019Psychology, Plan II Honors
Austin, TX
Austin: 2015, 2016
Orchestra, peer mentoring
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the community and strong sense of
support it creates!”
Dorna Abdi
The University of Texas at Austin 2019Economics, International Relations
Houston, TX
Houston: 2016
Mentoring, volunteering
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Mason Tyler-Nyman
The University of Texas at Austin 2019Economics, Mathematics Austin, TX
Austin: 2016
Chess, reading, golf
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is getting
to work with so many talented people of all backgrounds and ages.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the relationships that you form with the students in the short six weeks that you are with them.”
Amber Marrero
The University of Texas at San Antonio 2017Multidisciplinary Science
Katy, TX
Houston: 2016
UTSA GE2MS (Formerly UTEACH)
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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Maddie Rafkin
Tulane University of Louisiana 2018Psychology, Sociology Chicago, IL
New Orleans: 2016
Green Wave Ambassador Tour Guides, READ NOLA
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the ability we had to talk and get to
know students.”
“I really appreciate the emphasis on living the growth mindset as a way to constantly focus on
the positive and the future.”
Sarah Manhardt
The University of Chicago 2017 Geography
Washington, DC
Greater Philadelphia: 2016
After-school tutoring club, student newspaper
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Nina Resendiz
University of Houston 2017Management Houston, TX
Sacramento: 2016
Sales program, mentoring
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough
is the students.”
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Abigail Dunn
University of Idaho 2019English
Larkspur, CA
San Francisco (SF Day): 2016
Rock climbing, honors program
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough
is the kids!”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the students’ high achieving enthusiasm.”
Diana Abraham
University of Maine 2017 Elementary Education (Mathematics)
Brockton, MA
Greater Boston: 2016
STEM Education Center research, YMCA
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is spending time with students outside of the classroom so that I
could make lessons relevant to them.”
Ayesha Amin
University of Michigan-Ann Arbor 2017 Secondary History Education
Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh: 2015, 2016
Internship Match Program, Syrian Orphan Sponsorship Association
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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Michelle Mathias
University of Minnesota-Morris 2020Psychology
Saint Paul, MN
Twin Cities: 2016
Improv Club, mixed martial arts
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is
the positivity, the energy, and the supportive environment that it provides.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the students.”
Jay Hu
University of Pennsylvania 2019 Economics, Physics, Astronomy Hong Kong
Hong Kong: 2016
Education, business
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
University of Rochester 2018Brain and Cognitive Sciences Newtown, PA
Greater Boston: 2016
Refugees Helping Refugees, Delta Upsilon
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is building
relationships with the students and staff.”
Dan Levien
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the people I met (students and teachers) and having a lot of
independence within the curriculum and my classes.”
Emily Goldstein
University of Rochester 2018 Psychology
Newton, MA
Greater Boston: 2016
Campus tour guide, volunteering at an animal shelter
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
University of Southern California 2018History, English Pacifica, CA
San Francisco (Summerbridge): 2016
Tutoring, Environmental Student Assembly
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the culture of collaboration and diversity.”
Ogechi Ibeanusi
Megan Meadows
Vanderbilt University 2019Secondary Education, English
Fort Worth, TX
Fort Worth: 2016
Nashville Dolphins, Dore for a Day
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“I love the community Breakthrough forms, and I love getting to see the
progress the students make.”
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“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the tight knit community and Breaky spirit. I find myself still doing Breakthrough cheers and spirit checks just for
fun because they energize me so much!”
Myriam Shehata
Vanderbilt University 2019Undecided (potentially Neuroscience) Atlanta, GA
New York: 2016
Partners in Health Engage, political advocacy
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
Julia Winemiller
Washington University in St. Louis 2017Education Studies, Psychological & Brain Sciences
Rochester, MN
San Francisco (SF Day): 2016
Beat Therapy, City Faces
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the exceptional training and support
you receive as a teaching fellow.”
“My favorite thing about Breakthrough is the community.”
Chien Ho
Wesleyan University 2019
Chemistry
Sacramento, CA
Sacramento: 2016
Tutoring
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact
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Jonah Pearl
Yale University 2018Molecular Biophysics, Biochemistry
Brookline, MA
Greater Boston: 2016
Glee club, Project Bright
Education
Hometown
Experience
Activities & Interests
Contact“My favorite thing about Breakthrough
is the people!”