June 26, 2017
Freelance illustrator
Teacher, Minneapolis College of Art and Design
What do you love about MPA?
When I came as a fifth-grader, I was immediately struck by how much the teachers loved us and their subjects. I now work to embody that passion in my own professional life. It’s really what makes MPA special. I could walk down the hall and be known by all of my teachers. I was the teacher’s pet—but the funny thing is, every student was.
How were you encouraged to dream big and do right at MPA?
MPA helped me become a good person who cares about my community and our place in the world. MPA is where I developed a wise and mature sense of where America sits in our global community and the many privileges we have.
If you ever attended another school, how was your experience at MPA different?
I appreciate the balanced education I received at MPA. The classes were rigorous and helped me become a well-rounded, educated person who could think critically. I can look back fondly at all of my classes, even math where I spent time doodling in an effort to stay focused.
What would you tell a parent considering MPA?
Every single time I come back here, there’s someone who knows me and welcomes me home.
In what ways has MPA prepared you for life in the 21st century?
I appreciate the emphasis that MPA placed on effective communication. Public speaking can be stressful for a lot of people, but it’s a skill I practiced a lot while at MPA and serves me well now.
Mounds Park Academy, a PreK-12 private school in Saint Paul, is currently accepting applications for the 2018-19 school year. For more information about admission and to schedule your tour, visit moundsparkacademy.org/admission. We look forward to getting to know your family!
