Adrienne Carmack Teaching Fellow, 2016 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? My favorite part of my job was supporting students to take their passions, experiences, and identities and become change-makers in their communities. One of my...
Kristen Olivia Ago Teaching Fellow, 2016-2018 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? Spending 3 consecutive summers as a Teaching Fellow at BTGB taught me the profound trust, love and impact that can be developed between teachers...
Claire Pasternack Goldsmith Teaching Fellow, 2003-2004 Tutor and Curriculum Planner 2003-2005 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? I still work in education because of Breakthrough! It was with this organization that I fell in love with...
Kate Bacigalupo Teaching Fellow, 2021 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? Breakthrough showed me that I want to work in education for the rest of my life! I can’t live without being in an educational atmosphere! Shower of praise–...
David Xin Li Student, Class of 2001 Teaching Fellow, 1999-2000 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? As a student, BTGB helped me develop a growth mindset. My teachers and fellow students created a sense of excitement and community. The...
Hayley Grossman Teaching Fellow, 2015-2016 Tell us about one way in which Breakthrough shaped your path? Teaching at Breakthrough was a turning point in my journey in education (yes, even that early on!). I went into my first Breakthrough summer with my heart...