2000-08

2000-2008

Alyssa Abitabile
2007 Graduate of Hudson High School

College and Post-Graduate Education:
BA in Psychology from Siena College (2011)

Current Activities and Future Goals
Currently attending the University at Albany, SUNY. Alyssa will receive a Masters in Educational Psychology in December 2012, and a Certificate of Advanced Study (CAS) in School Psychology in May 2014.

Robert Tryson
2006 graduate of New Lebanon Jr/Sr HS

College and Post-graduate education
BS in Computer Engineering from Lehigh University
MS in Computer Engineering from Lehigh University, anticipated graduation: 2012
Employment
Software Engineer, DaVinci Concepts, LLC (2011)

Shylah Weber
2006 Graduate of Ichabod Crane Central School

College and Post-graduate education:
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science, concentration in Digital Media (2010) from Columbia University
Entering Master's Program in Computer Science at John's Hopkins in Fall 2012; expected to graduate in 2014.
Activities / Current Employment: Activities:
I am currently managing and programming eLearning applications for a boutique media company in the Rensselaer Technology Park.
I spent the past two years volunteering as a cross-country coach for Hudson Valley Community College and Kipp: Tech Valley Charter School.
Other: I will run in the Mohawk-Hudson marathon in October - my first marathon. I've also taken up cycling and plan to compete in my first triathlon next summer.

Ria Simmons
2005 Graduate of Taconic Hills High School

College and post-graduate education
B.S. Adolescent Education: Social Studies, SUNY at Oneonta
SUNY at New Paltz: completed graduate work in Adolescent Special Education and Literacy
Employment
High School Social Studies teacher in Hampton, Virginia
Activities / Future Goals
Currently focusing on new career and looking forward to completing a graduate degree in current place of residence.
Would like to study Educational Administration with goal of being a Building Principal

Caitlin Hilliard
2006 Graduate of Hudson High School

College and Post-graduate education
BA Brain and Cognitive Science, BA American Sign Language from University of Rochester
Currently doing Post Graduate work at the University of Iowa toward a PhD in Cognition and Perception (Psychology)
Current Activities and Future Goals
After graduating from the University of Rochester, Caitlin worked for one year as a lab technician at the University of Rochester in a Cognitive Science lab. She started her first year of graduate school this past August.
Other: Her sister Christie is in her second year at Cornell University. Her four younger siblings are still in school: Michael Dolan, and Jack, Abigail, and Grace Hilliard. I have four parents: Don and Lisa Dolan and John and Amy Hilliard.
Caitlin spent six weeks this past summer backpacking solo through six countries in Europe. She hopes to travel there again this upcoming summer for a conference.
Caitlin plans to finish her PhD (five years) and continue my career as an academic researcher; and hopes to eventually become a professor.

Theresa Matthews
2005 Graduate of Chatham High School

College and post-graduate education
Bachelor's Degree, Major Law and Policy, Dickinson College (2009)
Master's in Public Policy, American University (2011)
Activities
Chief Case Administrator for the DC Bankruptcy Court Trustees Office, Washington, DC (10/09 to present)

Sarah Clark
2004 graduate of New Lebanon High School

College and post-graduate education:
2008 Graduate of Colby College
Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program in Microbiology at the University of Pennsylvania

Willie Costello
2004 graduate of Ichabod Crane High School

College and post-graduate education
B.A. in Philosophy and B.A. in Linguistics from the University of Pittsburgh
Currently enrolled in a Ph.D. program in Philosophy at the University of Toronto (expected date of graduation: 2014)

Brandon Graver
2004 graduate of Germantown High School

College and post-graduate education
B.S. In Environmental Engineering and Science, Technology and Society from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (2008)
M.S. Environmental Engineering from North Carolina State University (2011)
Currently enrolled in Ph.D. program in Civil Engineering at North Carolina State University (expected date of graduation: 2013)
Activities / Future Goals
Graduate Research Assistant / Doctoral Fellow, Aug 2008 to Present, North Carolina State University, Measurement and Comparison of Energy Use and Emissions in Transportation
Engineering Intern certificate in the State of New York
Other: Presented research findings at conferences in the United States, Canada, and Portugal

Kyle Howe
2004 Graduate of Chatham High School

College and Post-graduate education:
BSc (Hons) in Atmospheric Science (2008) from McGill University
Masters degree in Meteorology (2010) from The Pennsylvania State University
Activities / Current Employment:
Currently working for Levelton Consultants Ltd. in Richmond, BC Canada as an Air Quality Meteorologist

Brendan O'Connell
2004 graduate of Chatham High School

College and post-graduate education
B.A. in Music, Wesleyan University
Currently enrolled in Master's program at School of Information and Library Science, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Employment
Futuree Circuits: Design and build custom electronic instruments and guitar effects for professional musicians and amateurs; designed and maintain website (4/04 - present)
Language Assistant for French Ministry of Education and Culture, Tours, France (9/08 - 6/09)
Web designer / webmaster for Greater Bridgeport Medical Association (8/10 to present)
Online English as a Second Language Teacher for Kaplan International Center (9/09 to present)
Activities / Future Goals
Presented at 2010 BENT Music Festival, NYC
Hope to serve diverse communities as a public librarian after graduation in 2012
Continue to be interested in electronic music and instrument building

Tara Libruk
2003 graduate of Hudson High School

College and post-graduate education
B.S. in Health Sciences
M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies (2009)
Employment
Currently employed at Albany Medical Center as a Physician Assistant in Cardiothoracic Surgery. Job responsibilities include 1st assisting in cardiac and thoracic surgeries, conduit procurement for coronary artery bypass grafting surgery, more specifically Endoscopic Vein Harvesting (EVH), invasive line and chest tube placement/removal, and extensive post-operative management of critical patients in the cardiac intensive care unit.
Activities / Future Goals
Member of the Advisory Committee at the Center for Physician Assistant Studies at Albany Medical College.
Board member of the Alice and Murray Giddings Foundation.
Member of the following professional organizations: American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA), Association of Physician Assistants in Cardiovascular Surgery (APACVS), and the Cardiothoracic Surgery Network.
Other: In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my family. I also enjoy dancing and cardio-kickboxing. I am extremely excited to be a mom, expecting in July of 2011!

Ashley Tittemore
2002 graduate of New Lebanon High School

College and Post-graduate education
B.A. in Mathematics from Tufts University (2005)
M.A. in Education: Culture, Curriculum and Change Program from UNC Chapel Hill (2010)/li>
Employment
2008-Present: Program Manager for UNC Chapel Hill Upward Bound Program Upward Bound is a program funded by the U.S. Department of Education which serves high school students from low-income families and high school students from families in which neither parent holds a bachelor's degree. The goal of Upward Bound is to increase the rate at which participants complete secondary education and enroll in and graduate from institutions of postsecondary education.
2006-2008: Middle and High School Mathematics Teacher; and Coach of Girls Varsity Basketball and Volleyball at Woods Charter School, Chapel Hill, NC
Summer 2004: Middle School Mathematics Teacher at the Breakthrough Collaborative, Houston, TX A national nonprofit, Breakthrough Collaborative is devoted to preparing high-achieving middle-school students, most of whom are of color and from low-income families, to enter and succeed in college-preparatory high school programs. Breakthrough also recruits and trains outstanding high school and college students to become Breakthrough teachers and build an interest in careers as educators.
Activities / Future Goals
Volunteer Service: Adolescent Parenting Program Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Triangle Orange County Literacy Council Extended Disaster Relief for New Orleans, Louisiana Helping Youth by Providing Enrichment Chapel Hill-Carrboro YMCA
Professionally and personally, Ashley is committed to improving the educational and life trajectories of underserved youth of all ages. She hopes to earn a Ph.D. in Educational Leadership in the future; and to eventually become the director of an educational non-profit organization.

Stacia Kroetz
2003 graduate of Taconic Hills High School

College and post-graduate education
B.S. and Master's of Business Administration, Fordham University
Currently completing second year at Boston College Law School
Activities / Future Goals
Worked for two years as a CPA at KPMG before entering law school
Worked part-time at a law firm in Boston
Will be participating in a Summer Associate program at a NYC law firm during the summer of 2011
Have traveled a few times to Europe, loved it and met great new friends

Rachel Schneider
2003 Graduate of Ichabod Crane Central Schools

College and Post-graduate education:
BA (Biological Sciences and Spanish) from Wellesley College
Post Graduate: Currently enrolled at University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing in a BSN/MSN program to become a Certified Nurse Midwife.
Activities / Future Goals:
Since graduation, spent one year living in Spain and teaching English to elementary school students.
Spent two years working at the Joslin Diabetes Center in Boston, MA doing gestational diabetes research.
Plan to complete Master's Degree in Nursing by 2014

Rachel Wolff
2003 graduate of Chatham High School

College and post-graduate education
Bachelor's Degree in Media Studies and Art History, Vassar College (2007)
Dual degree Master's Candidate in Art History and Arts Administration and Policy, School of the Art Institute of Chicago (expected date of graduation: 2012)
Employment
Dia Art Foundation, NYC (2007 - 2009)
Activities / Future Goals
While at School of the Art Institute of Chicago, have pursued professional opportunities in curating and exhibition practice, museum development and fundraising, and teaching.
Plan to pursue a Ph.D. in Art History post-Master's degree, beginning in 2012

Rachel Sullivan
2001 graduate of Hudson High School

College and Post-graduate education
B.S. in Theatre from Northwestern University
M.A. in Applied Theatre from CUNY (City University of New York) School of Professional Studies
Current Employment
Rachel currently works as the Program Director at Urban Stages where she runs the education and community outreach program.
Activities / Future Goals
Rachel has worked with numerous theatre companies as a performer, director, and facilitator.

Megan Zwingelberg Cardoso
2000 Graduate of Chatham High School

College and Post-graduate education
Bachelor's of Science in Biology from The George Washington University (2004)
The George Washington University Medical School (2004-2008)
Pediatric Residency: The Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA (2008-2011) Current Employment
Pediatric Hospitalist at the Floating Hospital for Children at Tufts Medical Center, Boston, MA and at MetroWest Medical Center, Framingham, MA
Activities / Interests
Married with one daughter
Fluent in Portuguese