Violet Sims, photographed at the reception for 2008 recipients.

"In Their Own Words"
scholarship recipients have their say

Alma Exley Scholars have been making a difference in classrooms for over a decade. They are teaching -- and working in leadership positions -- in schools across Connecticut and from Boston to Los Angeles.

Now that most of them have been in the classroom for a number of years, they are in a position to share their experience with others who are embarking on their careers.

From time to time, we will post entries that will help future teachers make choices relating to their own education and careers. Click on the following links to learn about their experiences in their own words:

Violet Sims, 2008 recipient - posted 6/15/2008

Miguel Cardona, 1999 recipient - posted 6/21/2008

Santosha Oliver, 2007 recipient - posted 7/1/2008

Desi Nesmith, 2000 recipient - posted 8/19/2008