Senior Spotlight: Maddie

What are your plans after you graduate?

I will be teaching early childhood students at my local park district, going to community college, and taking art classes. I’m excited to take this gap year before applying to a 4-year college/university.

How do you feel Bennett has prepared you for what comes next?

Bennett showed me that I can make my own choices about my education. They taught me that if you work hard you can take the path you want.

Why did you choose/decide to go to Bennett Day School?

I planned to start high school at GCE, but the school closed before my freshman year began. Bennett scooped up a bunch of the students and gave me a spot here! It was scary at first, but I’m glad it worked out this way, and I ended up here for high school.

What’s your favorite project-based learning (PBL) memory?

The hardest I’ve ever worked on a project was when my friend Laura and I made a 20-minute documentary about how churches in Chicago are reacting to ICE. During this project, we researched the history of the church and politics, interviewed over 10 professionals, visited churches, and edited it all together into a documentary! We worked on it every minute we had. The project was very important and pressing, it allowed us to connect with our community and showcase how hard people fight back!

Tell us about your internship experience(s) at Bennett.

My favorite experience at Bennett was my internship with the Junior Kindergarten class.

What advice would you give rising seniors?

Take every opportunity to make good work!