From 2010 to 2012, Feldman pursued a degree in History at MCC, citing the college\u2019s strong reputation and its convenient distance from her hometown of Syracuse, NY.<\/p>\n
Her passion for history began at 12 years old, when she was first introduced to World War II and the Holocaust. \u201cI had a Social Studies teacher who fostered and encouraged my love for history,\u201d she said. \u201cI then began studying the Holocaust on my own throughout high school.\u201d<\/p>\n
Joining MCC\u2019s Holocaust, Genocide, and Human Rights Project (HGHRP) allowed her to learn alongside like-minded people and to meet and interview survivors. In fact, Feldman\u2019s fondest memories at MCC are from her time with HGHRP.<\/p>\n
\u201cThrough this project, I was able to build friendships with wonderful people. Our trip to Washington, D.C. and the Holocaust Memorial Museum led to future opportunities and workshops that I would come to attend.\u201d<\/p>\n
She also credits Student Life & Leadership Development Director Jodi Oriel for having such a positive impact on her life. Feldman said, \u201cShe was such an influential person during my time at MCC. She provided endless opportunities for personal and academic growth and always supported our passions. I am proud to have worked with Jodi.\u201d<\/p>\n
After graduating from MCC, she completed her bachelor\u2019s degree in History at St. John Fisher College and her master\u2019s degree in Education from Roberts Wesleyan College.<\/p>\n
\u201cTeaching in South Korea came about during a time of immense change in my life,\u201d said Feldman. \u201cHaving just recently earned my master\u2019s degree, the opportunity to teach in South Korea appeared as if out of thin air and at the time I needed it most.\u201d<\/p>\n
While she only planned to stay and teach for one year, Feldman fell in love with the country and its culture. \u201cNow coming up on seven years, I have a wonderful job working with incredible people,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
According to Feldman, living in South Korea has both its challenges and rewards. \u201cEveryone has a different experience living here,\u201d she explained. \u201cFor me, I was able to discover my passion for Latin dance and through this, meet new friends and my current partner. South Korea offers such incredibly different and delicious foods; there is always something new to try.\u201d<\/p>\n
She added that her life has settled into a comfortable rhythm. \u201cI go to a job I love and come home to a place that has become home to me. On the weekends, I find myself traveling to new places and exploring this beautiful country.\u201d<\/p>\n
Recently, Feldman was promoted to assistant curriculum director at her school. \u201cI plan to continue to work on developing my school\u2019s curriculum and becoming a better\u00a0IB Primary Years Programme<\/a>\u00a0teacher,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Today, Feldman brings her MCC experience full circle by incorporating lessons from the HGHRP Annual Walk for Water into her classroom, helping students raise funds for Water for South Sudan. Feldman incorporated\u00a0A Long Walk to Water<\/i>\u00a0into the curriculum, inspiring students to design their own schoolwide fundraiser. Students completed chores at home, earned money, and donated their proceeds to Water for South Sudan.<\/p>\n
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