Student and Alumni Profiles

Teri Arenstam

"UNE offered me that flexibility. It was great with nearly all the classes in the afternoons and evenings.

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Andy Young

"My time at UNE taught me that learning to teach, like learning to live, is an ongoing process. While I don’t expect that I’ll ever be a perfect educator (any more than I’d have the right to expect perfect students), I do expect to try my best to get a tiny bit closer to perfection each day, one day at a time. And whatever success I (and ultimately my students) do achieve will have had significant roots at the University of New England." read more

Alexandria Kidson '12

"UNE has turned out to be the perfect place to develop my skills in these academic fields, as, not only are the teachers are superb, but the location, campus size, and fantastic students have served to make my experience at UNE absolutely perfect." read more

Briana Chu '12

"I love the welcoming community of UNE. The Education and Psychology departments are exceptional. The professors are knowledgeable about their content areas, care about their students, and are extremely helpful." read more

Angelena Pepe '11

"Since my first semester here, I have been out in classrooms working with children. It is great, first-hand observation and experience in the field of education. I learn so many things both directly and indirectly because I am right there seeing it or doing it." read more

Ashley Walley '11

"My most memorable experience at UNE was taking on the position of Student Involvement intern. This internship has broadened my horizons and exposed me to the field that I am now hoping to go into in the near future." read more

Tanya Blowey '11

"The Education Department at UNE is really one of a kind. The professors are so sweet, well versed in their field, and willing to help you with anything you can think of." read more

Laurie Richard '07

"I really enjoyed the small, intimate setting of my education classes. The small professor-to-student ratio is ideal for exploring topics and issues that are interesting and complex. In my education classes, I always had the opportunity to share my ideas, feelings, questions and opinions, which is sometimes hard to do in a larger class." read more

Hilary Doten '07

"By observing teachers who are practicing many of the methods we are learning I have been able to see how I will be able to implement these strategies in my on classroom." read more

Christine Burr '07

"From day one in my education courses, I have been observing classroom teachers. These experiences have helped shaped who I hope to become as a future teacher." read more

Heather McIlroy '14

"I also really love UNE’s math and education departments. In these two departments, there are an amazing number of incredibly knowledgeable professors. These professors are very nice and extremely accessible if you ever need help, which is always a good thing. " read more

Caitlin Tetreau '13

"I am currently involved in a project with Dr. De Wolfe that entails reading and archiving 21 sets of World War II letters. It is an amazing opportunity and will be great for my future should I decided to go into archiving someday." read more

Jennifer Cox '12

"At UNE in one meeting I explained my desire to start an after school program and then they helped me make it happen. In one class I worked in a group to help create a piece of a museum exhibit that was on display for 5 months at a local museum. ... There are a variety of opportunities to perform anything a student can come up with to help their professional development." read more

Jaclyn Proulx '11

"Because of this internship, I am teaching at Kennebunk High School as a full-time English teacher. I am 100% positive that I would not be in this amazing position without my internship in the spring." read more

Wendy Lawson '10

"In my major and minor departments I felt very connected with the faculty and staff. I enjoyed being a face in the classroom rather than a number. The one-on-one connection with the teachers and the students, and the learning that takes place within this small classroom setting, was one of my most valued memories of UNE." read more

Claire Varner '10

"Small class sizes make discussions more comfortable and getting to know one another easy. Professors know students on an individual basis and want their students to do well. They are willing to put in the extra time if you are struggling in class or need help with a paper." read more

Rachael Mott '09

"More than anything, I loved the supportive environment at UNE - a fact I appreciate more than ever after spending a graduate year at a large university." read more

Paris Mansmann '09

"Being a math major at UNE is a very good choice because the program is growing and with few students majoring in math, I am able to have a closer relationship with my teachers." read more

Crystal Meunier '08

"Because of the education component in my degree I had various opportunities to experience hands-on-learning in local schools starting as far back as my freshman year. The education program at UNE encourages, and in some cases requires, classroom visits as early as your first semester." read more

Julia Keane '12

"Student teaching and field work have been the most helpful things to me regarding education, and my sculpture class once helped my professor Andy Rosen (a great artist) create and set up his gallery display in Portland Maine!" read more

Adrienne Noble '08

"What I like about the UNE art department is how well you get to know everyone in your major. Also I like how the art rooms become a second home, either working with classmates or by yourself on your own time." read more

Betsy Johnson '06

"All of my professors were great at what they teach and have a passion for what they do. I think because of their passion for art it spills over into the classroom and makes the classes that much more enjoyable, even for those who aren't art majors." read more