Undergraduate Spotlight
As a university laboratory school, we benefit from having undergraduate students participate in our school in myriad ways. From interns to student teachers to research methods students to student employees, our ongoing relationship with these students is mutually beneficial to all parties involved. Throughout the year, we will introduce you to these wonderful individuals. We feel very fortunate to be able to have them at our school each day!
April 2024
Meet Amanda and Kate, two of our undergraduate employees. Amanda is also a student in Dr. Carver’s Principles of Child Development course this semester.
Hello! My name is Amanda Puentes, and I am a first-year undergraduate student studying psychology at CMU. I am from the city of Frederick, MD. In my free time I love to crochet, bike, thrift, and spend time with my family and friends. This is my first semester working at the Children’s School, and I am really happy to be working in the Green Room with the Preschool 4’s. I have always loved working with children and hope to pursue a career specializing in working with children and youth. I am very grateful to be working at a school where I can see so much care, kindness, and attentiveness to the children. Coming to the school in the mornings is a great way to start my Thursdays and I love being able to interact with the children and teachers through various activities. I look forward to continuing to work at the Children’s School!
Hi! My name is Kate Russo. I am a junior in the Bachelor of Humanities and Arts (BHA) Program studying Art and Social & Political History. This is my fourth semester at the Children’s School. I have been lucky enough to spend time in every age-group’s classroom, but I primarily help with the Preschool 4’s this spring. Outside of my classes, I work at CMU’s student-run Frame Gallery and am a member of the women’s club water polo team. Playing in the classroom, taking outdoor adventures, or telling lunchtime jokes with the children never fails to put a smile on my face. I have always found spending time with children to be a joyful experience, so I am thankful to have the opportunity to be a part of the welcoming Children’s School team.
