Ava Nemerovski, MAT’26, and Erin Lippitt, MAT’25, were chosen by the Knowles Teacher Initiative as members of its 2026 Cohort of Teaching Fellows.

Sam is recognized for excellence in intellectual preparation, classroom management, and class environment in her first year as a classroom teacher.

Andrew reflects on how the UEP program expanded his perspective on Rhode Island's education landscape through an eye-opening internship and a pivotal mentorship with Dr. Kenneth Wong that built his professional confidence. He emphasizes that the networking and policy analysis skills gained during his time at Brown prepared him to navigate over 15 years of evolving, complex education advocacy and leadership in the state.

Bill Bucklin reflects on how Brown's Education Department, a volunteer tutoring program, and a series of unexpected detours shaped his path to becoming a lifelong educator.

Alyx reflects on how the Brown MAT program’s focus on collaboration and student-centered leadership prepared her for a distinguished 20+ year career in Providence. Her journey highlights the lasting power of the MAT alumni network and the program's ability to foster adaptable educators who thrive amidst the evolving landscape of 21st-century technology.

Julia reflects on how community-based learning shaped her path from Brown to a legal career serving K-12 schools.

Brown MAT graduate Cody Pietro has transformed their passion for student-driven engagement into a career as the founder of CreatED Consulting, where they design award-winning educational games and curricula. By bridging their classroom experience with innovative civics tools, Cody continues to apply the lessons in mentorship and student-centered pedagogy they first honed in the MAT program.

Lizzy graduated from the UEP program in 2025 and is currently an Education Specialist at the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.

Nora graduated from the MAT program in 2015 and is currently a high school English teacher.

Skye graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently a middle school ELA teacher.

Phuongthao graduated from the MAT program in 2023 and is currently an English teacher at The Woodstock Academy in Connecticut.

Lillian graduated from Brown's MAT Program in 2003 and is currently the founding principal at Latitude 37.8 High School.

Alexandra graduated from Brown's Urban Education Policy Program in 2023 and is currently a Transformation Analyst at Boston Public Schools.

Brianna Sailor graduated from Brown's Urban Education Policy program in 2021 and is currently an Education Policy & Research Consultant at Augenblick, Palaich and Associates.

Daysha graduated from the Master of Arts in Teaching program in 2023 and is currently a mathematics instructor at Eastside College Preparatory School in East Palo Alto, CA