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Meet the Noyce Fellows

  Chris Flaherty

Chris received his bachelor's degree from Tufts University with a major in mathematics and is currently doing his teaching internship at Boston Arts Academy in Boston.

"I am committing to teaching in schools and districts who are in the greatest need of math and science teachers. This aspect is especially appealing to me because I have a firm belief that all students can learn math."
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  Elsa Head

Elsa, who received her master's degree from Tufts University in engineering and environmental studies, is currently doing her teaching internship in a middle school mathematics class at the Mission Hill School in Boston.

"It's a dynamic and difficult and important profession. I really feel committed to this kind of work and I feel like I'm at the right place."

  Aaron Lowenkron

Aaron received his mathematics degree from Cornell University, is returning to pursue a Master of Arts in Teaching degree after a few years of professional work in the technology field, and is doing his teaching internship at Fenway High School in Boston.

"The close-knit community surrounding the Noyce Teaching Fellows offers tremendous support and resources. This is exactly what I was looking for in a teacher education program."
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  Elena Murray

Elena received her undergraduate degree in mathematics and English from Tufts University and is completing her internship teaching math at Boston Arts Academy.

"So much of what I have pursued in my adult life connects back to a high school math teacher who was so much more than just a teacher to me. Being on site every day allows me to be a teacher and more for my students, and I keep Mr. Farrelly in mind every day."

  Nora Paul-Schultz

Nora graduated from Smith College, majoring in engineering science, and is currently interning at Fenway High School as a physics and science teacher.

"I really appreciate how we are in an urban school that has an amazing sense of community and that we are part of that community. We're there every day."

  William Schwartz

Will did his undergraduate work in mathematics at Tufts University and is now teaching high school students at Boston Arts Academy as part of his internship.

"This is the first experience where kids are really paying attention to everything I say."
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