“Attending the New School helped foster a love of learning that has stuck with me throughout my academic and professional career. It was a truly unique learning experience that encouraged me to engage deeply with my academic work (especially my love of reading), be curious, and express myself. The New School emphasizes self-directed learning, a skill that has helped me immensely throughout my life.  Even when tackling difficult subjects in school, I always felt encouraged and successful as a learner. It was particularly valuable having such close relationships with the teachers who understood me as a student. I always appreciated going to school in an environment where younger students could learn from older students. Additionally, the community at the New School was always vibrant, and it was a place I was able to make life-long friendships and connections.”

Name: Kenna Graziano

Years at The New School: Kindergarten-5th Grade (1996-2002)

High School: Fayetteville-Manlius High School (Class of 2009)

College attended: Wheaton College (BA in International Relations and German) (Class of 2013)

Graduate School: Harvard Law School (Class of 2017)

Current profession: Attorney (working in human rights)