Meri Winter ’11

Alumni Voices

Meri Winter ’11

Beaver Reflections:
I graduated from Beaver in 2011 and I really loved my time there. I am still friends with a lot of my classmates. It was a wonderful place and so supportive. I remember being in Spanish and being able to go on the Costa Rica trip twice, which I loved. Ms. Madden, my advisor, went on the trip with us; I loved her because she was so kind and was always there for me. Looking back, another teacher I had fond memories with was Mr. Lippman, my English teacher. He would always sneak in his humor during class while being an amazing teacher.

What is #happeningnow in your life:
After graduating from Beaver, I went to Boston College where I majored in applied psychology and human development. After graduating from BC, I took a year off to travel. During this year, I spent the majority of my time in Israel doing an internship program in Tel Aviv. After my year off, I went back to BC graduate school where I got my master’s in social work. Now I am a licensed social worker working at the Epiphany School in Dorchester on the student support team and the graduate student support team. The past year has been an adjustment, especially being part of a school where face-to-face teaching and interactions are so important. However, we have all adjusted appropriately and are very grateful to have the kids come back this fall.

“Beaver has always been at the forefront of so many things, even when I was at school. Going back to visit has shown me how much the students have grown academically along with how much the school has progressed as a whole.”
– Meri Winter ’11

Advice to Beaver students:
If you are struggling with material, do not be afraid to ask for help or stay after class. The teachers are very open and supportive with helping you do the best work you can inside and outside of the classroom. Make sure to also take advantage of all the opportunities available to you whether that is clubs, sports, extracurricular activities, etc.

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