The 2021 Gevirtz Fellows (l-r): Trinity Suriano, Janine Coutright, Haley Leifheit (not pictured: Mackenzie Griffin)
Janine Courtright, Mackenzie Griffin, Haley Leifheit, and Trinity Suriano are the 2021 Gevirtz Fellows. The Gevirtz Fellowships are awarded from an endowed fund dedicated to supporting GGSE programs, activities, and students who have demonstrated financial need and show academic promise and leadership that will positively impact public education. Students from all areas of the Gevirtz School are eligible. This fellowship is made possible by the generosity and legacy of Don and Marilyn Gevirtz.
This year, all four fellowship recipients are students in the Teacher Education Program. Janine Courtright and Trinity Suriano are pursuing Education Specialist Credentials. Mackenzie Griffin is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Mathematics Education and Single Subject Teaching Credential. Haley Leifheit is a TEP candidate pursuing a Master’s in Education along with a Single Subject Teaching credential in English.