Courtesy of Coppin State University
Two Coppin State University students are among the 2022 cohort of HBCU Scholars selected by the White House Initiative on Educational Equity, Excellence and Economic Development through Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Jamie Reed (’23) and Stephanie Leggette (’23) are among the 86 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students representing 56 HBCUs across the country, recognized for their excellence in academic achievement, civic and campus engagement, as well as their willingness to pursue new opportunities. The current cohort was selected from a competitive pool of over 350 students.
Jamie Reed is an elementary education major from Prince George’s County, MD. Jamie was inspired to become a teacher by her mother, who is also an educator. Jamie is very involved on campus at Coppin State University, with several roles on campus.
Jamie is grateful to be selected for the HBCU Scholars initiative and the opportunities to networking and learning from others in her cohort.
“There are so many HBCU students from so many places that have different experiences that I can learn from and that they can learn from me,” said Jamie. “I’m hoping that, in networking with these people, I can get a better understanding of what I need to do as a teacher to help my students.”
Jamie is also looking forward to taking what she learns from this new experience, including working with NASA, and translating that into meaningful lessons and experiences for her students, and positively impacting their lives.
“The students really are the future. What happens in every school, is pivotal to how the nation ends up,” Jamie shared. If I’m able to touch these students and help them learn and be prepared for life, I feel the world will be better off.”
Jamie Reed is an elementary education major from Prince George’s County, MD. Jamie was inspired to become a teacher by her mother, who is also an educator. Jamie is very involved on campus at Coppin State University, with several roles on campus.
Jamie is grateful to be selected for the HBCU Scholars initiative and the opportunities to networking and learning from others in her cohort.
“There are so many HBCU students from so many places that have different experiences that I can learn from and that they can learn from me,” said Jamie. “I’m hoping that, in networking with these people, I can get a better understanding of what I need to do as a teacher to help my students.”
Jamie is also looking forward to taking what she learns from this new experience, including working with NASA, and translating that into meaningful lessons and experiences for her students, and positively impacting their lives.
“The students really are the future. What happens in every school, is pivotal to how the nation ends up,” Jamie shared. If I’m able to touch these students and help them learn and be prepared for life, I feel the world will be better off.”
