Author Archives: SEEDS

Naomi Rubin DeVeaux, German, Class of 1992

DeVeaux worked for Friends of Choice in Urban Schools (FOCUS), a D.C. public charter school board that drives reform through protecting the autonomy and increasing the quality of D.C.’s public charter schools. DeVeaux hoped to educate poor, minority, and disenfranchised … finish reading Naomi Rubin DeVeaux, German, Class of 1992

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Maya Scherr-Wilson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013

As a recipient of a McGill Lawrence Summer Internship Award, Scherr-Wilson will work with the foundation La Isla, in Chichigalpa, Nicaragua this summer. La Isla’s main objective is to support the communities in the area that have been afflicted by … finish reading Maya Scherr-Wilson, Spanish Literature, Class of 2013

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Mathias Quackenbush, Psychology, Class of 2011

Throughout nearly his entire time at Reed, Quackenbush volunteered as a mentor with SEEDS LASER Program, working both with groups and one-on-one. He was also a classroom intern and ran study skills groups to help support and motivate middle schoolers … finish reading Mathias Quackenbush, Psychology, Class of 2011

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Margot Minardi, Assistant Professor, History & Humanities

Minardi volunteers with the Portland chapter of Minds Matter, a one-on-one college preparation mentoring program that matches high-potential students from low-income families with committed adult mentors. Minds Matter is a three year program that allows for relationships between mentors/mentees to … finish reading Margot Minardi, Assistant Professor, History & Humanities

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Lizaveta Élan Segal Randall, Anthropology, Class of 1993

Randall was most recently part of a team of educators who launched and taught at a dual-language immersion school within Denver Public Schools called José Valdez Elementary. By helping the school better meet the needs of its Spanish-speaking students, the … finish reading Lizaveta Élan Segal Randall, Anthropology, Class of 1993

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Kelly Thomas, English, Class of 2011

In the summer of 2011, Thomas interned at La Catalina Educational Foundation (LCEF) in La Manzanilla, Mexico. LCEF is an organization dedicated to increasing literacy rates and providing free English language learning and job training resources to local people trying … finish reading Kelly Thomas, English, Class of 2011

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Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services

Maxfield participated in Partnerships for Student Achievement through AmeriCorps. From 2002-2004, Maxfield served at an “at-risk” high-school in Beaverton as a tutor and mentor, and the subsequent year she was hired as one of their Special Education Instructional Aides. During … finish reading Julie Maxfield, Director of Academic Support Services

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Jan Liss, Psychology, Class of 1974, Graduated in 1973, current member of Reed’s Board of Trustees

After graduating from Reed, Jan Liss bounced around from the Portland Art Museum to the New York Public Library to the Athens Institute, and thus developed an extensive background in non-profit management. In 2005, Liss joined Project Pericles, an organization … finish reading Jan Liss, Psychology, Class of 1974, Graduated in 1973, current member of Reed’s Board of Trustees

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Gwendolyn White, Anthropology, Class of 2007

White works for Immigrant and Refugee Community Organization (IRCO). IRCO’s mission is to promote integration of immigrants and refugees into a self-sufficient, healthy, and inclusive multiethnic community. White coordinates the SUN Community School through IRCO, which offers opportunities outside of … finish reading Gwendolyn White, Anthropology, Class of 2007

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Heidi Whitehouse, History and Literature, Class of 2013

As the Youth & Education intern for SEEDS, Whitehouse coordinates the Friends of the Children tutoring program at Reed, matching Reedies with 3rd through 5th grade students for tutoring in math, reading, writing, and other areas as needed. After transferring … finish reading Heidi Whitehouse, History and Literature, Class of 2013

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