Meet Some of Our Recent Graduates
Listed below are just some of our many successful graduates. Interested in learning about more RIC alums? The Teaching English as a Second Language Program also maintains a feature on recent graduates from its program.
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"Do you yearn for an environment where you are challenged to stretch yourself intellectually, where you are exposed to new ideas that you use in your job the following day?" Patricia Rakovic, C.G.S. 2010Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism Education, 2010. View Details |
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The C.G.S. in Autism Education program was what I like to refer to as “a forever life changing experience.” Robert A. Rocchio, C.G.S.Certificate of Graduate Studies in Autism Education, 2012. View Details |
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Yanaiza Gallant, M.Ed.,2012 Master of Education in Reading, 2012 View Details |
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"Now that this day has finally come, I can only hope for those moments that will change the world through my willingness and enthusiasm to do what I believe is right and what makes a great leader" Sonnie Kpangbai, 2012Master of Education in Educational Leadership View Details |
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Kenneth Best, MPAc 2010 Master of Professional Accountancy View Details |
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"I found all the faculty to be devoted to the craft of teaching." Rick Stattler, MA, History, 1999Master of Arts in History View Details |
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Belinda Wilkerson, M.Ed., 1981 Master of Education in Counselor Education View Details |
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"I was a non-traditional student – a mother, working full-time, in college because I wanted to be there, motivated and eager to learn." Sheila Capece, MSW, 2005Master of Social Work View Details |
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"The M.Ed. in TESL program at RIC exceeded my expectations" Alexander Nanni, M.Ed., 2009Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language View Details |
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"Working full time while attending graduate school part time was definitely a challenge but I found the professors and my classmates to be a great system of support throughout my studies." Maria Cimini, MSW, 2005Master of Social Work View Details |
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John A. Walsh, Ph.D., 2008 RIC/URI Joint Ph.D. in Education View Details |
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"The atmosphere was cooperative rather than competitive." David Weiss, M.A., 2009Master of Arts in Mathematics View Details |
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"The Accounting major allowed me to learn from the expertise and experiences of the faculty." Jesus R. Ortega, MPAc, 2006Master of Professional Accountancy View Details |
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"Why did I choose RIC? Simply stated, I wanted to pursue my education at a smaller school that provided an individualized learning environment." Sharon Galloway, M.Ed., 2003, MSN, 2010Master of Education in Health Education Master of Science in Nursing View Details |
"The professors I met were brilliant and passionate. My fellow students brought a wide variety of backgrounds but a uniform level of commitment into the classroom." Elizabeth Lundberg, M.A., 2009Master of Arts in English View Details |
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"My degree from RIC gave me practical skills that I use every day." Judah Lakin, M.Ed., 2009Master of Education in Teaching English as a Second Language View Details |
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Greg Matos, M.A., 2008 Master of Arts in Psychology View Details |
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"Friendships with classmates and the encouragement of faculty more than exceeded my expectations of the program." Mary Jean Croft, MSN, 2010Clinical Nurse Specialist (CSN) Program Master of Science in Nursing View Details |
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Melinda Duquette, M.A., 2008 Master of Arts in Mathematics View Details |
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Xiaofang Lou, M.Ed., 2012 Master of Education in Teaching in a Second Language View Details |
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"RIC had great teachers, challenging coursework and an atmosphere of self-directed learning." Maureen Taylor, M.A., 1996Master of Arts in History View Details |
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"I believe that the quality of education received by students at RIC is of the highest caliber and draws upon both the traditional and most up-to-date tools, skills and methodologies." Joseph Ferreira, MAT, 1996Master of Arts in Teaching in History View Details |
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Gerri August, Ph.D., 2009 RIC/URI Joint Ph.D View Details |
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John T. Powers, M.A., 2011 Master of Arts in Agency Counseling View Details |
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"I left each class with a figurative backpack full of information that was relevant to me, my school, my classroom, my students and I confidently brought it with me to school the very next day." Kelly Healey, M.Ed., 2009 |
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Ellen Weaver Paquette, M.A., 1978; CAGS, 1988 Master of Arts in Psychology; Certificate of Advanced Graduate Studies,Counselor Education View Details |
"The faculty are committed to student success and are always available to provide advice and guidance." Susan DiBlasi, MSN, 2011Clinical Nurse Specialist (CSN) Program Master of Science in Nursing View Details |
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"As an older student, I felt completely comfortable in the program, since there are students of all ages here." Liz Trimbach, M.A., 2011Master of Arts in English, Creative Writing View Details |
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"Rhode Island College has offered me vital opportunities as a student and graduate assistant" Michelle Valletta, MA 2012Master of Arts in History View Details |
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"The program for the Certificate of Graduate Studies in Mathematics Content Specialist: Elementary has been very powerful and has had a tremendously positive impact both personally and professionally" Gina KildayMath Content Specialist: Elementary View Details |
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"It is difficult for me to quantify how important Rhode Island College has been in my career as a teacher" Roberto Garcia, 2012URI/RIC Joint Ph.D. in Education View Details |
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"I have nothing but respect and admiration for both the faculty and my colleagues at RIC" Wayne KilclineM.M.Ed., 2004 View Details |