Press Releases
Alumni Spotlight: Kristen Olivia Ago
Ago describes the Breakthrough community as “impactful, memorable, and passionate.”
Alumni Spotlight: Claire Pasternack Goldsmith
Goldsmith recalls falling in love with teaching as a Breakthrough teaching fellow.
Alumni Spotlight: Kate Bacigalupo
Bacigalupo praises Breakthrough for pushing her to pursue education for the rest of her life.
Alumi Spotlight: David Xin Li
Li describes the Breakthrough community as “Seeds of Inspiration.”
Alumni Spotlight: Miranda Viskatis
Viskatis remembers Breakthrough’s influence on her passion for STEM.
Alumni Spotlight: Hayley Grossman
Grossman praises Breakthrough for motivating her to pursue teaching middle school students.
Li describes the Breakthrough community as “seeds of inspiration” when reflecting on his experience as a student and TF.
Alumni Spotlight: Hayley Grossman
Grossman cites her Breakthrough experience as influential in her career choice to teach middle schoolers.
Alumni Spotlight: John Quinn
Quinn expressed gratitude for the expansive network he has gained through Breakthrough.
Alumni Spotlight: Claire Pasternack Goldsmith
Goldsmith recognizes her time at Breakthrough as the first time she saw herself as a leader and teacher.
Alumni Spotlight: Zoe Russell
Russell thanks Breakthrough for motivating her to advocate for marginalized children through her pursuit of law.
Alumni Spotlight: Abigail Allardi
Allardi points to Breakthrough as a major influence on her teaching style.
Alumni Spotlight: Abinibola Onabolu
Onabolu fondly remembers her time in the BTGB community, and its effect on her growth mindset.
Alumni Spotlight: James Barker
Barker thanks Breakthrough for the motivation and energy he brings to his career in education.
Alumni Spotlight: Garrett Rolph
Rolph celebrates Breakthrough for its role in jumpstarting his development as a teacher.
Alumni Spotlight: Dewayne Green
Green reflects on his enduring Breakthrough spirit and cherished program memories.
Alumni Spotlight: Pauline Wan
Wan recalls how the Breakthrough experience has shaped her current teaching career.
Alumni Spotlight: Wendy Martinez
Calixto connects her caring approach to teaching high school students with her Breakthrough experience.