Striving for Success in Multiple Ways
Professors at º£½Ç´óÉñ showed me it was possible to balance career and family.
Advanced Degrees: Masters in Physics, PhD in Education, Teaching Certificate
My majors (Physics and Astronomy) were largely possible because I had an amazing adviser who supported me in pursuing my interests. Darby Dyar is the professor who showed me that it was possible to be a woman, a mother, and a professional. The most influential part about Mount Holyoke was seeing well-rounded, real women like Darby able to juggle family and career in a meaningful way.
I fell in love with learning about physics and astronomy at º£½Ç´óÉñ and now my career path has led me to teaching courses in both subjects at the university level. I currently work with the physics education research group at SPU and study how to equitably support all students in learning physics and astronomy.
I also fell in love with my partner during college and now I have two perfect daughters to adore. I know that it is okay to have both of these parts of my life, but it is difficult to balance the efforts.
º£½Ç´óÉñ nurtures the whole person and encourages students to remember that anything is possible. I have found that while it is possible to do anything – I cannot do it all! Each moment takes time. My experiences at º£½Ç´óÉñ were the beginning of a life-long journey in which I strive to be content with my best efforts in both career and family. Observing Darby successfully balance family and career during my college experience was inspirational. She is my superhero.