Wondering what it's like to be a student at the Marsal Family School of Education?
Our student ambassadors would love to connect with you to share their experiences and answer your questions. Sign up below to meet with a student in your area of interest, or send an email to marsal.admissions@umich.edu and include an ambassador's name if there's someone in particular you'd like to connect with. We look forward to hearing from you!
Arianna Stassa
Hi! My name is Arianna Stassa and I’m from Westchester, New York. I am currently in my senior year studying Elementary Education. This year, I am placed at Eberwhite Elementary School in a second grade classroom.
Siobhan Stemme
Hi! My name is Siobhan Stemme and I am a senior studying elementary education with a minor in German. I'm originally from Centreville, Virginia and have wanted to be a teacher since I was 5 years old. Outside of school, I am a Campus Day Leader at Michigan and love going to sporting events and trying new restaurants in Ann Arbor.
Lauren McFarland
Hi! I’m Lauren and I’m a senior in the Elementary Undergraduate program at U of M. Outside of school and student teaching, I love to play outside with my dog, go to football games, and am also involved in a sustainability organization on campus. I love the outdoors, animals, and encouraging curiosity and care for the world we live in!
Christine Martinez
Hi! My name is Christine and I'm an undergraduate secondary education major with endorsements in English and ESL. I will also be completing my International Baccalaureate certification. In my free time I love to sing and study new languages.
Alexis Pervall
Hi, I'm Alexis, and my pronouns are she/her. I am originally from Virginia, and I love all things related to words and language, spending entirely too much time online, cooking and baking, and learning new things. If you have any questions about the Marsal Family School of Education, World Languages/Spanish, how to make killer mashed potatoes, or life here in Ann Arbor, I'm your gal!
Chloe Ruelle
Hi! My name is Chloe Ruelle and I was born in France and grew up in Ann Arbor Michigan. I got my undergrad in special education with a focus in social studies at MSU.
Troy Herd
My name is Troy Herd and I'm from Grosse Pointe Woods, MI by way of Detroit, MI. I'm a Graduate student in the Marsal School of Education and am a part of ELMAC 26. Before attending UofM, I graduated from Michigan State University with a bachelor's in Elementary Education (May 2023)!
Chloe Cox
My name is Chloe Cox and my whole life I have had a love for education and social justice advocacy. When I am not in class I enjoy reading, playing my violin and/or hiking (or doing anything in nature). I am overjoyed with the chance to support and uplift future wolverines!
Hope Kurtz
Hello! My hometown is Traverse City, Michigan. In May, I graduated from the University of Michigan with my Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology, and I am now completing my Master's in the SecMac Program. In my free time, I love to play sudoku, garden, and read cheesy fantasy novels.
Justin Mendoza
My name Justin and I am a family-oriented, food-motivated, outdoor enthusiast who left Corporate America to embark on a new path in Public Education. I am a first-generation college graduate from Central Michigan University and is now pursuing an M.A. in Educational Studies from the University of Michigan. As a future educator, I am most excited about helping students—be empowered in their education and engaged in their development. I firmly believe that amazing things will happen if you are kind and do your best.
Greta Klaus
My name is Greta Klaus. I grew up in Ann Arbor and went to AAPS, then went to University of Notre Dame for undergrad. Before starting SecMAC I worked for 2 years in Milwaukee for an Americorps program called City Year.