Kelly DeGross

– Hometown: Fairview Park, Ohio 

– Major(s)/minor(s): Middle Childhood Education

– Class Year: Senior

– Most influential faculty or staff member: David Vale

Professor Vale has gotten me even more excited to teach than I already was by stressing the importance of getting to know our students while he makes a conscious effort to connect with us on a personal level.

– Most Influential BW Course: Teaching Strategies and Management Skills

– Career aspirations: My career aspiration is to be an English or social studies teacher for grades 4-8 and to work on my master’s degree in education.