Stories Lesley students, alumni, faculty, and staff are making big things happen, from coast to coast and around the world. Students Alumni Faculty & Staff Faith Adiele ’96 Saying ‘yes’ takes writer Faith Adiele on unforeseen journeys Read more about Faith Adiele Art & Design Ransome ’21 An artist finds a creative community and a new path Read more about Ransome Jennifer Wiles ’86 Dance therapist Jennifer Wiles '86 works to expand the language of grief Read more about Jennifer Wiles Celebrating a 60th Lesley reunion Classmates who met in the fall of 1957 enjoy a lifetime of Lesley memories Read more about Celebrating a 60th Lesley reunion Sophie Lyons ’21 Sophie Lyons uses her studies in Holistic Psychology and Mindfulness to help her yoga students find growth and healing Read more about Sophie Lyons “I love creating a sense of community, joy, and high expectations—and getting kids somewhere they maybe didn’t think they could go.” Sydney Chaffee ’07, 2017 National Teacher of the Year Faith Ninivaggi ’21, Art & Design Photojournalist documents the pandemic experience of teens MFA in Photography and Integrated Media alumna Faith Ninivaggi documents history through her lens Read more about Faith Ninivaggi Andy Mellen ’17 As an adaptive learning center teacher, Andy goes above and beyond to ensure students with diverse learning needs can succeed in a general education setting. Read more about Andy Mellen Greg Maraio ’03 Greg's experience in Lesley student productions launched his career as a professional actor. Read more about Greg Maraio Craig Martin ’07 A leadership philosophy based on feedback, affirmation, and joy has made a meaningful impact at this Principal of the Year’s South Boston elementary school. Read more about Craig Martin Leona Watson ’14 As a school counselor, Leona empowers Dorchester, Massachusetts middle schoolers to advocate for themselves. Read more about Leona Watson Carolyn Kaufman ’11 From the depths of chronic illness, psychology alum Carolyn embraces a holistic approach to helping others. Read more about Carolyn Kaufman Jesse Sparks ’17 Jesse Sparks '17 worked tirelessly to achieve his dreams, inspiring kids along the way. Read more about Jesse Sparks Load More Rose Piscuskas ’21 At Lesley, Rose Piscuskas found a path to pursue her interest in medicine and emotional wellbeing. Read more about Rose Piscuskas Asiya Shaikh ’21 Future teacher Asiya Shaikh advocates for the humanities as a vital means of teaching children critical thinking skills Read more about Asiya Shaikh
Faith Ninivaggi ’21, Art & Design Photojournalist documents the pandemic experience of teens MFA in Photography and Integrated Media alumna Faith Ninivaggi documents history through her lens Read more about Faith Ninivaggi