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Alumni, we would love to hear what you’re up to!
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Our alumni are an integral part of the Unquowa community and we are eager to stay connected. Alums are welcome back anytime – stop by for a visit or join us for lunch! We also love hearing alumni news, so send us a photo and let us know what you’re up to and we will share your updates here.
Alumni News: Carolyn Streets ’89
Posted by Beatrice DeGrand
Carolyn Streets ’89 has joined Quinnipiac School of Education teaching a graduate course on Social Emotional Learning within an Equity Justice Framework.
Alumni News: Collin Baker ’15
Posted by Beatrice DeGrand
Collin Baker ’15 has recently joined the Connecticut State Police Force.
Alumni News: The Stalowirs
Posted by Beatrice DeGrand
After graduating from Fort Lewis College, Winston Stalowir ’11 has been working at Rebel Interactive, an internet marketing company in Cheshire, CT. Last May, Jackson Stalowir ’14, graduated with honors from Loyola University, Chicago and is currently working for a political consulting group there. Ella Stalowir ’17 is currently a sophomore in the honors program at Drexel University, double majoring in Psychology and Criminal Justice.
Alumni News: Sasha Mack ’05
Posted by Beatrice DeGrand
We are proud to announce that Sasha Mack ’05 has joined the Unquowa Board of Governors. Sasha is a graduate of Cornell University and the University of Michigan Ross School of Business. She currently works in the Global Marketing Solutions division at Facebook & Instagram. Sasha served as a Board member of Off-Beat Players, a non-profit theatre company in Greenwich. She also serves on the leadership council of Lawyers for Children, a New York based law firm advocating for children and foster youth. Sasha most recently returned to Unquowa in 2015 as its keynote graduation speaker. We are thrilled that she is donating her time and talent to the important work of trusteeship here at Unquowa.
Alums on the Ukulele
Posted by David Coe
One of the highlights of Winterfest each year is seeing our Alumni return to enjoy the performance and participate in the traditional dances. A few of our 2019 graduates visited the instrumental classroom after the show to play “Ode To Joy” on the ukulele one more time!
Sharing Experiences and Culture
Posted by Debbie Leidlein
’08 graduate Conner O’Brien recently visited Unquowa to share with the 7th and 8th grade students his experiences in the Peace Corps, living in Ukraine for the past two years. Conner had the students’ rapt attention as he shared with them aspects of Ukraine’s culture and physical landscape. As Conner served as an English teacher in a Ukrainian school, he was able to help our students compare their educational experiences with their counterparts. Additionally, Conner shared pictures of Ukrainian food, housing and transportation. He also talked about cost of living and how it compared with the United States. Connor also spoke to the students about the Peace Corps, explaining what they do and how individuals volunteer for this unique international opportunity. After answering a barrage of questions, the students invited Conner to come back and have lunch with them, an invitation he promptly accepted. Who knows? Maybe one day another Unquowa student may decide that they would enjoy this same opportunity of sharing American culture with the world.
