Master of Education Alumni Spotlights
Reiko Arimura
Class Year: ’11, M.Ed. ’20
Majors: English (Bachelor’s Degree), Education (Master’s Degree)
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Job:
Assistant Principal at the 21st Century Preparatory School in Racine, Wisconsin
“As I grow in my career, I find new ways to advocate for education for all students and families, regardless of background.”
Kathryn (Lamberton) Boero
Class Year: ’77, M.Ed. ’13
Majors: Elementary education, Master’s of Education program
Current Hometown: Racine, Wis.
Job:
Primary School Head, The Prairie School, Racine, Wis.
“I loved and continue to love the small personal learning community environment at Carthage.”
Brandon Burries
Class Year: ’22, M.Ed. ’24
Majors: Management, Master of Education
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Job:
Computer Science Teacher at John Bullen Middle School
“Since graduating from Carthage, I have been presented with numerous opportunities that can drive my professional career forward.”
Rita Gentile
Class Year: M.Ed. ’17, M.M. ’20
Majors: M.M. in Music Theatre Vocal Pedagogy/Master of Education in Teacher Leadership
Current Hometown: Pleasant Prairie, Wisconsin
Job:
Choir Director at Kenosha Unified School District/Lance Middle Schoo, Music Director at Kenosha Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Owner/Voice Instructor at Kenosha RG Performing Arts Studio
“Professor Corinne Ness also played a vital part in my time at Carthage. She is a constant mentor, supportive problem-solver, and expert colleague who I often turn to for both musical and career advice.”
Gracie Sanchez
Class Year: ’16, M.Ed. ’19
Majors: Exercise and Sport Science, Master of Education
Current Hometown: Chicago, Illinois
Job:
Customer Success Manager at Transfr
“I loved the idea of being close to home and having small class sizes.”
Heidi Stermer
Class Year: M.Ed. ’21
Majors: Master of Education
Current Hometown: Kenosha, Wisconsin
Job:
7th Grade Science Teacher at Racine Unified School District — Academies of Racine at Mitchell
“Carthage has provided me with the expertise necessary to excel at being a middle school teacher.”
David Weiser
Class Year: ’05
Majors: Accelerated Certification for Teachers Program
Job:
Special Education Teacher at Kenosha Tremper High School
“We were doing real-world problem-solving. We were talking about what it was like to be in the classroom.”
Jeffrey Weiss
Class Year: ’99
Majors: Master of Education in Reading
Current Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin
Job:
Superintendent of the Kenosha Unified School District
“Receiving my master’s degree helped me gain a deep understanding of the science behind teaching. My degree helped me not only be a better teacher, but it prepared me to become a better administrator as well.”
Kim Wendt
Class Year: ’06, M.Ed. ’06
Majors: Biology, Master of Education in Educational Leadership
Job:
Science Teacher at Mitchell Middle School in Racine, Wisconsin
“Don’t give up. Don’t be afraid to dream big and be an advocate for change. You’ll never know if those crazy ideas turn out to be an amazing success until you try.”
Antanasia Yancey
Class Year: ’22, M.Ed. ’24
Majors: Sociology, Master of Education
Current Hometown: Racine, Wisconsin
Job:
Special Education Teacher at The Academies of Racine — Mitchell Community School
“I’ve enjoyed seeing the growth of my students and knowing that I am making a difference in their lives.”