It's the start of the school year and there are many new faces on campus at UA, from the 7th graders and other incoming students to the new faculty in the classroom. Get to know our four new faculty members:
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| L to R: Ms. Kinn, Ms. Linso '03 & Ms. Busch '06 |
Ms. Samantha Kinn will teach 8th grade literature and grammar, as well as psychology. She holds a BA in English from Georgetown University and an M.Ed from Boston College. "I had wonderful experiences growing up in a single-sex, Catholic school," Ms. Kinn said. "I feel excited and blessed to continue my journey now as a part of that legacy of confidence, spirit and community as a teacher at Ursuline." Outside the classroom, Ms. Kinn will advise the new Creative Writing Club.
Several of the new faculty members are not new faces entirely: three alumnae have returned to work at UA!
Ms. Sarah Busch '06 will be working with some of her former teachers. "It is so great to be back at UA," she said. "I am especially excited to be working alongside some of the amazing teachers I was fortunate enough to have as a student." Ms. Busch will teach math and advise the Liturgical Dance group. She has a BA in Math from Furman University and an M.Ed in Secondary Education from Boston College.
Ms. Rachel Linso '03 couldn't be happier to be back at UA on the other side of the classroom. "Being back at Ursuline is like coming home," Ms. Linso said. "Ursuline helped me become the woman I am today; educated, confident and committed to service. I am so thrilled to be a part of this amazing community." She joins the social studies and religion departments, teaching 7th and 8th graders. Ms. Linso has a BA in Political Science with a minor in Education from UMass Amherst and an M.Ed in Middle/Secondary History Education from UMass Boston.
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| Mrs. Peters '95 |
Mrs. Colleen Conners Peters '95 previously taught social studies at UA and has now returned as the Assistant Campus Minister and Ursuline Liason. She will assist Ms. Tracy, our Campus Minister, with liturgies, prayer services, retreats, Peer Ministry and other aspects of spiritual life on campus. In addition to these duties, Mrs. Peters will serve in the newly-created position of Ursuline Liaison, conducting outreach with other Ursuline schools throughout the country and strengthening the bonds of Ursuline education among the schools.
"It is wonderful to be back at Ursuline this year. I love reconnecting with the students and seeing how they have grown and changed," Mrs. Peters said. "Being back in the Ursuline community feels like coming home again. I am excited for the opportunity to work with all of the students in my role within Campus Ministry." Mrs. Peters has a BA in History from Boston College and a law degree from Suffolk University Law School.
Welcome to Ms. Kinn, and welcome back to Ms. Busch, Ms. Linso and Mrs. Peters!