Your Career Starts at Parkside

Your future is full of possibilities, and UW-Parkside is the place to help you make them a reality. Join us for “Your Career Starts at Parkside,” where you’ll discover how UW-Parkside can help you start your journey in teaching or medical careers. 

You’ll hear directly from UW-Parkside alumni who have successfully launched careers as teachers, doctors, and healthcare professionals. Through fun, interactive, and engaging sessions, this event will give you a roadmap from college to career, with insider tips on what it takes to excel in these fields. 

 

TUE, FEB 18  |  Bedford Hall, UW-Parkside

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5:15 PM  |  Optional Admissions Tour 

6:00–6:45 PM  |  “I Picked Parkside – Teacher” Session* 

6:45–7:15 PM  |  Admissions and Financial Aid Q&A

7:15–8:00 PM  |  “I Picked Parkside – Doctor” Session* 
*Livestream available

What to Expect

• Hear from experts about UW-Parkside’s standout education and pre-health programs, known for small class sizes and individualized attention. 
• Learn about our remarkable 90% medical school acceptance rate and the lowest tuition rate of any four-year university in the state. 
• Connect directly with admissions and financial aid experts during a dedicated Q&A session. 
• Tailor your experience by attending one or both sessions. 

Teaching Session

Hear firsthand about their career paths, advice for future teachers, and why they chose Parkside. 

• Hannah Carls, '21 (Elementary Education) – Recently named Best Teacher in Racine County, Hannah is a standout educator at Red Apple Elementary in Racine.
• Max Feiler (Music Education) -- Max teaches instrumental music at Case High School in Racine.
• Jon Fuhrer, '18 (Secondary Education and History) – A dedicated Sociology and Government teacher at Walden High School in Racine.   
• Carmin Raciti  (Special Education) – A resource special education teacher in grade 3-5 at Rutledge Hall Elementary School, Lincolnwood, IL.
• Ella Rondeau (Elementary Education and Special Education student)

Pre-Health Session

Learn what it takes to get into medical, pharmacy, and dental programs from those who’ve been through it. 

• Dr. Alyssa Zimny '15 (Biological Sciences) – Now a practicing physician, Dr. Zimny will share what it takes to succeed in medical school. 
• Tony Ferraro (Pre-Pharmacy Student) – Recently admitted to UW-Madison’s pharmacy school, Tony credits Parkside’s high acceptance rates and personalized advising for his success. 
• Matt Davis '24 (Applied Health Sciences) Recently accepted to several Dental Schools.