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Alumni Spotlight: Leta Cirigliano '21
Leta Cirigliano graduated in 2021 with a BS in early education.
What brought you to Pitt-Greensburg?
The small class sizes, affordability, commuter friendliness, and amazing professors.
Were you a commuter or a resident? Commuter
What activities were you involved with as a student?
SPSEA member and various leadership positions
Did you have a favorite professor, staff member, coach, or mentor that really impacted your life?
Dr. Burth, Dr. Hardy, Dr. Marks, and Dr. Suppo were all phenomenal! They still inspire me every day! It was an absolute dream getting to learn from them.
Of all the classes you took, what is the one class you would recommend everyone take? Who taught the class? Why would you recommend it?
I loved all of my education courses, and this is where I truly learned the most. I also really enjoyed the history of American popular music. I never had a strong background in music, and I still remember many of things we learned in that course. It gave me a great foundation for music and enriched my love for it.
What do you remember most vividly from your time at Pitt-Greensburg?
I remember the first day every year, and the excitement and nerves that went along with it.
What have you been up to since graduation?
I work at Highlands Elementary School. I am currently in my third year as a 4th grade teacher!
How did your experiences and education at Pitt-Greensburg prepare you for life after college?
I cannot say enough about Pitt-Greensburg, and their amazing education team. We had hands- on experiences from day one. It is rigorous but well worth it. I would not trade my Pitt education for anything.
As an alum, how do you support Pitt-Greensburg?
I follow social media pages. A couple years ago, I returned to campus to meet up with Dr. Marks and other education alumni students.
What advice do you have for your fellow Bobcats?
Try your best and soak up all of the knowledge.
For fun:
What is your favorite food? Spaghetti
List 3-5 fun facts about yourself that most people probably wouldn’t know.
- I am only 4'11”.
- My favorite animal is a cheetah, and the word rhymes with my name Leta.
- I do not like being alone