Class of 2020-2022 Survey Data
- 98.5% reported they were employed or continuing their education within 6 months of graduating.
- 98.5% of grads said their field of employment is somewhat or closely related to their career goals.
- 94.5% of grads were satisfied or very satisfied with their full-time position.
Success after Graduation
Pursuing Their Dreams and Fulfilling Our Mission
“Being an educator is a way to do my part in creating a more just society. I applied to ̽̽ because CESS prides itself on an equity-based approach, using education to disrupt oppressive cycles and provide meaningful experiences for students.” – Sarah Sarrouf '24
Daniel Fairley
“I am committed to paying it forward by empowering others in my community by uplifting one another," says Daniel Fairley G'16, who is among the first cohort of emerging changemakers chosen to participate in the Obama Foundation’s Leaders USA program.
Celebrating the CESS Class of 2023
"It’s the community. I never felt alone in any of my endeavors. Faculty care so much and are always there for us. I made lifelong friendships through CESS, the Honors College, club sports, and the campus tour guide program. I am so lucky to be part of the ̽̽ family.” – Winooski High School Math Teacher Claire Lennon '23.
Sarah Robinson
"The idea of helping to create a violence-free world is really the thing that inspires me on a day-to-day basis," says social work alum , who serves as the Deputy Director of Vermont Network Against Domestic and Sexual Violence. Sarah received ̽̽'s 2022 Young Alumni Award honoring her outstanding leadership and community impact.
Sam Joyner
“I wanted a career in science where I can help build a better future. My goal is to make chemistry fun, exciting, and attainable for all my students.” – Honors and AP Chemistry Teacher
Ella McCarthy
"Professors and mentor teachers made this experience the most fulfilling journey," says Ella McCarthy '22. "They all truly want to prepare us for life in the field and honor who we are as individuals." Ella was named the Early Childhood Education Student of the Year by the Vermont Association for the Education of Young Children.
Monica Desrochers
"I want to live in a world where students see themselves in the curriculum and the books they're reading," says Monica Desrochers '11, the recovery coordinator for equity and inclusion in the Addison Northwest School District. Monica received a doctoral scholarship in pursuit of her Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies at ̽̽.
Francesca Arnoldy
Human Development and Family Science graduate Francesca Arnoldy '03 established ̽̽'s End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate program, and she recently published a book on the topic.
Tom Payeur
"Allowing students to embrace change, become frustrated, and struggle to articulate what they are going through is an awe-inspiring experience." See how works to address educational inequities in his culturally diverse school.
Shawna Wells
"̽̽ changed my trajectory as a person because I got the opportunity to work with a lot of people who really cared about humanity," – Shawna Wells '04.
CESS Alumni Making a Difference
Where are they now?
More CESS Alumni Making an Impact
Our graduates are making a difference near and far. Here are just a few of them:
- Alden Ducharme '22, Middle School Teacher, Birches School
- Ama Sika '21, ABA Behavioral Specialist, Kids First
- Kia'Rae Hanron '20, Arts Learning Director, Clemmons Family Farm
- Robyn Newton ‘95, 2023 Vermont Teacher of the Year, Vergennes Union Elementary School
- Ben Lovelette '20, Math Teacher, St. Albans City School
- Gabriella Battaglia '19, Public Health Data and Evaluation Manager, Texas Health and Human Services
- Kathryn Hewitt '18, Clinical Social Work/Therapist
- Matt Bristol '13, 2023 SHAPE America National Teacher of the Year, Essex Middle School
- Samantha Serrantonio '20, Enrichment Coordinator, Essex Junction Recreation and Parks
- Amanda Van Vranken G'23, Assistant Director for External Partnerships, University of Vermont
- Mark Olofson G'17, Director of Educator Data, Research, and Strategy at Texas Education Agency
- Dan French G'14, Chief Operating Officer, Council of Chief State School Officers
- Winny Looby G'13, G'17, Disability Studies Project Coordinator, ̽̽ Center on Disability and Community Inclusion
- Wanda Heading-Grant, G'03, Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Chief Diversity Officer at Carnegie Mellon University
- Leo Lambert G'78, President Emeritus, Elon University
