Hello! My name is Janinna Farragher and I am the current PDS graduate assistant. I am a Buffalo State University alumna and I completed my undergraduate work in Art Education. I am now continuing my education aiming towards completing my master's in Technology Education. I have had the wonderful opportunity to work with several on and off campus departments that specialize in educational development and child advocacy. I was grateful to be able to travel to the Dominican Republic on a service-learning project to conduct my research on Classroom Behavior and Management and volunteer my time in educational centers. Early in my college career, I realized that my development as an educator was extremely important to me. PDS and IPDS have helped me reach my professional goals and taught me to continuously seek learning and development opportunities. When I am not in the classroom or office I am enjoying my travels, going to concerts and spending time with my family and friends
Hi! My name is Hailee Cipollina. I'm a senior in the Exceptional Education department with a concentration in Spanish, and I am working on getting my micro credential in American Sign Language. This is my second year as a PDS representative. Over the summer I work at BOCES summer school program for children who need special education and during the semester I work at a little pizza shop in Amherst called Favorite’s. I have had the incredible opportunity to travel with IPDS to the Dominican Republic in January 2023 and to Zambia in May 2023. I am very passionate about my teaching career. I chose education because I find so much joy in in little kids and I want to be able to make a difference in a child’s life like so many of my teachers have done! PDS has given me the opportunity to meet teachers, work closely with schools and students, and give a voice to teach candidates, and I can’t wait for my second year!
Hi! My name is Sarah Pratt and am a third year Early Childhood/Childhood Education Major. This is my first year joining PDS as a student representative and I am so excited to make new connections and improve our education department! Along with PDS, I am also the Vice President for Bengals Passionate about Education. I have always wanted to be a teacher, and I am extremely grateful that my journey has led me to Buffalo State, where I can do just that. I plan to graduate in the spring of 2025 with my degree, as well as a minor in ASL. Outside of school I enjoy time with friends and family, being outside, and playing with my dog, Hazel. I am thrilled to start working with new people and to represent our student body!
My name is Selen and I am majoring in Childhood Education with the 4+1 track for TESOL. I am a non-traditional student. After having some working, traveling, and international volunteering experiences, I've decided to become a teacher. I can't wait to get in the classroom! I am so happy to be working and learning alongside Buffalo State's rigorous faculty and other PDS student representatives. I consider this time a very valuable opportunity to prepare myself for my teaching profession. My hobbies are playing soccer and expanding my repertoire on the guitar.
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