Kelly Vogt

Graduate Fellowship Recipient, 2025

Kelly Vogt is a first-generation student who earned her undergraduate degree from the School of Education and Social Policy (SESP) with a focus on Human Development in Contest and Latino and Latina Studies. All aspects of Kelly’s application indicate a young woman possessing a strident work ethic, dedication to her field of study and empathy for both her colleagues and her students. In her own words she feels we need educators “who lead with love and compassion above all else.” Kelly’s recommendations highlight both her academic and professional skills and her positive attitude toward challenging tasks. They praise her as a leader committed to service. One of her recommenders states that “Kelly has a way of meeting people, seeing what’s important to them, and then remembering details about ones’ interests, stories and lives. She makes people feel seen.” She will continue developing and growing these skills while pursuing a Masters of Secondary Education with the goal of becoming a middle school Spanish teacher at a Chicago Public School. After that, she would like to return to her education and research how learning environments can support culturally and linguistically diverse students.