In this ongoing series, we check in with NOVA graduates about their lives and careers.
Sarah Joy (Cundiff) White 2008
NOVA was really a key place for me at a pivotal time in life.
Read the full story >Matthew Rosen 2012
NOVA taught me to think critically, to be curious, and to love learning.
Read the full story >Laurel (Olfson-Manning) Schimelfenig 2007
NOVA was a safe place where I knew the staff, teachers, and fellow peers were there to support and guide me.
Read the full story >Madalyn Homan 2023
I have gained so many new friends at my time at NOVA and it was truly a great experience, I leaned more about myself and got more confident and comfortable with who I am.
Read the full story >Maisie Maclay '15
"NOVA really emphasized that individuals can make a difference, and I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied unless I feel like I’m doing important work that uses my abilities to benefit others."
Read the full story >Katie (Disharoon) Brussard '98
"When you have smart classmates and teachers who really care about your development as a human, you can't help but start to take on their good traits as well!"
Read the full story >Mackenzie Brown '02
Senior Educational Designer at Committee for Children, a global nonprofit that fosters the safety and well-being of children through social-emotional learning and development. Learn more about Committee for Children at cfchildren.org.
Read the full story >Bjorn Cole '95
One of the first graduates in NOVA’s history, Bjorn's early interest in science led to a career in rocket science, including a seven-year stint with NASA. He is currently a systems engineer at Lockheed Martin.
Read the full story >Owen Timms '15
A freshman at George Washington University, Owen is on the varsity sailing team and qualified for the 2019 Middle Atlantic Intercollegiate Sailing Association Singlehanded Championship. Learn more about Owen's sailing success at bit.ly/owentimms.
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