Alumni Updates

I particularly enjoyed the interactive projects in the elementary years- building dioramas of different time periods and biospheres, as well as all of the class plays- where I always played an animal.  Thus my interest in animals was sparked and nurtured, putting me on my path to study Animal Science.

The mixed-age groups at each level were a big plus for me.  You get great role models in the older students; people who you can aspire to be, accelerating your maturity and desire to do more challenging work.   Additionally, being in a class with younger kids allows you to be a role model and a leader.  I believe every child has the capacity to be a good leader, being around people every day who look up to you and try to emulate you shapes you into a leader whether you know it or not.  At Woodland Hill you learn valuable leadership skills naturally; you learn to interact with and relate to people of all ages.

Three to five words to describe the Woodland Hill/MSA experience:

Independent, Creative, Intuitive, Authentic, Personalized

Current passion:

I want to study animal behavior, and put my knowledge to use improving animal welfare anywhere I can (such as in animal shelters and the meat industry)

Honors:

Dean List and Honors College

Current Profession/Place of work:

I participated in a winter (2015) internship at the Animal Protective Foundation in Scotia, NY and now have a summer job there as an Animal Care Technician.  I love getting to start each day by walking a dog and snuggling with a cat, and I love leaving each day knowing I made a difference in the lives of at least twenty homeless animals.

For Fun:

I read voraciously, write, and train dogs and horses when I can.