Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2026
Idaya will receive her Bachelor of Science in Education from Northwestern University in June 2026, majoring in Learning & Organizational Change with a minor in Asian Languages and Cultures. She is continuing at the School of Education & Social Policy, where she is pursuing a master’s degree in Elementary Teaching. Her application stood out for its polished writing, maturity, and meaningful teaching experience in both the United States and Taiwan, reflecting a deep commitment to supporting multilingual learners. Looking ahead, she hopes to work directly in classrooms before eventually shaping education policy and leadership initiatives. A faculty advisor shared that she is “an educator whose empathy, adaptability, and commitment to students consistently set her apart from her peers.”
From the June 8, 2026 news release by Michele Bresler, Public Relations Chair The Alumnae of Northwestern University