Commencement 2014: Advice for New Grads

We asked HGSE alumni what message or advice they had for the graduating class of 2014. We will be sharing some of their thoughts throughout Commencement Week.

"Be flexible and patient and follow your passion." - Glenda Rauscher, M.A.T.'71

"Congrats HGSE Grad! Doors and windows of opportunity to effect change will open up for you. Explore each of your options. Choose the one you're most passionate about personally." - Khalid White, Ed.M.'04

"HGSE will never leave your side, so don't forget to reach out to local alums no matter where you go." - Learning and Teaching alum, 2012

"Continue the battle for excellence in education and helping each child to be the best possible self." - Timothy Averill, M.A.T.'71

"Congratulations on making it through the inspiring, exciting, transformative experience that is HGSE! My only advice for you is to stay in touch with your cohort, adopt a growth mindset, and never stop learning."- Technology, Innovation, and Education alum, 2009

"Go well, be courageous, do good work." - Claudia Bach, Ed.M.'90, Ed.M.'91, Ed.D.'94

"Keep learning, take courses, volunteer for new assignments, be active in the profession, stay open to new ideas." - Joe Cronin, M.A.T.'57

"Seek out the advice of veteran teachers; they are the driving force of our profession!" - Alum, Ed.M.'99

"Imagine how you want to serve and go for it!" - Helen Mitchell, Ed.M.'77

"Follow your dream; put up no brick walls; and find contentment in all your endeavors." - Alum, Ed.M.'81