Bonner Scholars at the College of New Jersey are also heavily involved in various extracurricular organizations, internships and exciting job opportunities. Below are a sampling of various accomplishments that our Bonner Scholars are working on or have experienced.
Randolph Portugal, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Randy has been hired by Bonner Community Partner, El Centro de Recursos para Familias, as its Community Outward Reach Counselor. Randy will work with El Centro to maintain a strong relationship with the Bonner Center and The College of New Jersey. El Centro is a multi-service, family-focused community center serving Mercer County that is committed to treating everyone with dignity and respect.
Danielle Cassidy, Bonner Scholar Class of 2013
Danielle has been accepted to Teach for America, dedicated to providing low-income students with successful educations. Danielle begin serving as a TFA member in the next academic school year. For more information about Teach for America, please click here.
Teresa Couto, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Teresa has recently been awarded the prestigious Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship. Teresa submitted a winning essay explaining how her experiences and skills exemplify Dr. King’s legacy of civic engagement.
Neil Hartmann, Jr., Bonner Scholar Class of 2008
Neil was hired by Bonner Community Partner, Isles YouthBuild. Isles Youthbuild provides an alternative education and youth development experience to 18-25 year old residents, most of whom were previously out of school. Located near the Battle Monument and the Henry J. Austin Health Clinic, Youthbuild offers high school classes, GED classes, life-skills sessions, personal counseling, construction skills training and much more.
Ashley Rodriguez, Bonner Scholar Class of 2010
Ashley was recently hired by the GGrant94ft, Inc Academic Basketball Academy. For more information on this tutoring and life-skills training non-profit, please click here.
Katherine Avila, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Katherine has been accepted into the competitive Teach for America program, dedicated to providing low-income students with successful educations. Katherine will be working for Teach for America in Washington, D.C. For more information on Teach for America, please click here.
Rana Shariatdoust, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Rana has been accepted into the competitive Teach for America program, dedicated to providing low-income students with successful educations. Rana will be working for Teach for America in Philadelphia, PA. For more information on Teach for America, please click here.
Ryan Gale, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Ryan has recently been accepted into the prestigious criminology Master’s program at the University of Pennsylvania.
Victoria Thompson, Bonner Scholar Class of 2012
Victoria successfully participated in the Exchange Student Program at Northumbria University in the United Kingdom. Please visit the following link for an exclusive interview with Victoria about her experiences: Victoria Thompson – Exchange Student, The College of New Jersey, USA