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!
January 2025: Jillian W. and Sarah T.
Hi, my name is Jillian Weatherford and I am a Junior studying psychology from Fayetteville, West Virginia. When I was fourteen, I started working as a snowboard instructor at my local resort and quickly learned that I had a great interest in working with children. I told this to my freshman advisor, and she recommended I work at the Children’s School. I’ve now been working here for three years, and it has really furthered my interest in developmental psychology. My favorite thing about working with the children is seeing them learn new skills. I find it very rewarding to watch the whole process of developing a skill and seeing how children rise to these new challenges.
––
Hello! My name is Sarah Tillinger, and I’m a freshman from Westchester, NY. I was introduced to the Children’s School during my freshman fall when I took Dr. Carver’s Principles of Child Development course, and I now work with the 5’s at the school. I love being able to watch the children grow and develop as well as work with the teachers to provide school days filled with enrichment for the children. Outside of the Children’s School, I love to read and play ultimate frisbee.
