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Majors: History and Secondary Education
Current Title: Social Studies/Humanities Teacher, Princeton Public Schools
Kevin Vega is a social studies and humanities teacher for the Princeton Public Schools, where he teaches a diverse range of courses such as ESL United States History I, World History and Cultures, AP World History-Modern, the Middle East Elective, and Racial Literacy. His work has resulted in multiple scholarships for professional development, including the National Council for the Social Studies First-Timer Scholarship from the New-York Historical Society, the Middle States Council for the Social Studies First-Timer Scholarship, and a travel grant from Columbia University’s Middle East Institute for research in Southern Spain. Most significantly, Kevin was recognized as a distinguished educator through his selection for the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short- Term Project, which took him to Ayacucho, Peru, in summer 2024.
Proudest Professional Accomplishment: "I am most proud of my work during the Fulbright Distinguished Awards in Teaching Short-Term project in Ayacucho, Peru, in the summer of 2024. During this experience, I successfully met several key goals, including leading seminars, workshops, and professional development sessions; advising the Ayacucho DRE on various projects and initiatives; reviewing academic study plans and educational materials; and proposing evaluation methods to assess learning outcomes.”
WP Pride. “William Paterson played a significant role in my success by providing professors who maintained high rigor and high expectations across all my programs. I was challenged in both my learning and writing, and I had the privilege of taking courses that aligned with my personal interests. Additionally, working at Hospitality Services for four years in various roles taught me valuable skills such as work ethic, collaboration, problem-solving, and time management. My time on the executive board of the Feminist Collective further strengthened my leadership and communication skills. These experiences at WP collectively shaped me into a person who has gone on to build a highly successful career as an educator in New Jersey’s outstanding public schools.”
