by Doreen Li Choosing HGSE and a New Career Path Before my time at HGSE, I worked at an anti-poverty nonprofit in Nashville, TN, as an early learning specialist. My role involved designing and implementing programs for parent engagement and early literacy intervention. Starting this job during the pandemic allowed me to explore ways to…

by Mayra Martinez Peña For a first-generation, low-income Latina raised by a single immigrant parent, attending a university like Harvard felt like a reality far removed from mine. College, however, opened my eyes to the transformative power of education to break cycles of poverty, unlock career possibilities, and bridge the gap in educational access.  Where…

by Tristal N. Watson On March 1, 2022, I received the call that I had been waiting for: Paul Reville’s voice on the other end of the line saying Congratulations! I’ll never forget him telling me I had been admitted into the Doctor of Education Leadership (Ed.L.D.) program. I was so excited to hear the…

by Victoria Nguyen At an early age, I recognized the significance of education, and as the daughter of two refugees, education was a priority in my household. Ever since elementary school, I realized the influence and opportunities that stem from education, but I also quickly became aware of the oppressive obstacles that exist for many…

by Katie Filiakova, Ed.M.’24 Winter is coming!! Fall and winter in New England are gorgeous, and Boston has a lot to offer even in colder times. It is crucial, however, to stay warm and take care of your physical and mental health. With the sun coming out less and less and days getting shorter, it…

by Katie Filiakova, Ed.M.’24 Asking for recommendation letters can be intimidating. Some applicants will come straight out of their undergrad institutions and have professors who they recently worked with to write their academic references. Others will be returning to school after years of working in the field with faint connections to their teachers from the…

by Katie Filiakova, Ed.M.’24 “Do I have enough experience to write a complete Statement of Purpose?” This was the question I asked myself in September of 2022 when I first started thinking about applying to grad schools. “How do I fit my entire life story into 1,500 words and not go over the limit?”, I…