Rubie Nelson '17
Bachelor’s degree in early level education
Pre-kindergarten teacher at Elk Ridge Elementary School in Buckley, Wash.
Rubie teaches pre-kindergarten students. She knows how important it is to make every single one of the children in her class feel important and valued. She treats each student as she was treated when she was a student at Pitt-Bradford.
At Pitt-Bradford, Rubie never felt like she was just a number. She felt important. She felt like people cared about her.
“The campus community will make you feel valued.”
Pitt-Bradford prepared me for my career because I was more than just a student.
In addition to feeling supported, Rubie said the faculty and staff took a great interest in her success.
“The faculty and staff cared about my future and where I would end up. They wanted me to succeed so they gave me the resources, support and advice I needed to get where I am.”
Her two student-teacher placements also helped her gain the confidence and experience to make her a successful teacher today.