Trainees

Shaunna Alexander

Delaware State University, Social Work Student

Social work is not just a job, it’s a passion. Shaunna Ashley Alexander is a recent Summa Cum
Laude graduate from Delaware State University with a bachelor’s degree in Social Work. Shaunna is currently a first year MSW student interning at Kent County Intensive Learning Center. Shaunna developed a compelling desire for child welfare when she spent her undergrad as an academic mentor, a recreational activities coach, and as a summer camp counselor. Shaunna is a firm believer that every child deserves to grow up feeling safe and loved. Shaunna has honed her skills in emotional intelligence, cultural competency, and advocacy through education, training, and experience. My favorite part of being a social worker is knowing I made a difference in someone’s life whether it’s from breaking the cycle of poverty or finding a stable home for a child. I am thrilled to bring my prowess to Project GROW where I will continue my mission of helping vulnerable children.

Thyra Broadnax

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Thyra Broadnax is a third-year graduate student in the School Psychology program at the University of Delaware interning with Colonial School District. She has always had a passion for helping students, be this helping them chase their dreams, knowing their full self-worth, or teaching how to advocate for themselves and the power of their voice. She is interested in students’ mental health because, without the right support and resources, students can feel that they are tackling life on their own. She feels strongly that the proper mindset, help, and community can equip students to have a better tomorrow.

Jordan Clark

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Jordan Clark (she/her) is a second-year school psychology Ed.S. student at the University of Delaware. Jordan’s professional background is in elementary and early childhood education, and she is passionate about continuing her education with a focus on supporting students and teachers. She looks forward to being an advocate for all students and continuing to promote mental health from an intersectional perspective. In addition to Project GROW, Jordan is a graduate assistant for the university’s Center for Disabilities Studies ACCESS Project, where she helps provide professional development in inclusive and accessible curricula and classroom supports. Outside of school and work, Jordan’s favorite things are attending concerts, spending time with friends, and being around animals.

Lauren Dombrowski

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Lauren Dombrowski is a first-year school psychology graduate student at the University of Delaware. Lauren has always had a passion for mental health advocacy, and is excited to share that passion with Project GROW! Within Project GROW, she is excited to gain hands-on experience advocating for those who may need help raising their voice and to increase others’ awareness of the school psychology profession.

Lissy Heurich

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Lissy Heurich is a third-year graduate student in the school psychology program at the University of Delaware starting her internship this fall at Red Clay Consolidated School District. While earning her bachelor’s degrees in psychology and biobehavioral health at Penn State, Lissy knew that she wanted to work with children and in the mental health field, but it wasn’t until her last year of undergrad that she learned about the field of school psychology and its alignment with her interests and values. Through Project GROW, she is excited to increase high school and college students’ awareness about school psychology and support the recruitment of high-quality, passionate individuals into the field.

Adurayemi Jesujimi

Delaware State University, Social Work Student

Adurayemi Jesujimi is a first-year graduate student in the school social work program at Delaware State University. As an undergraduate, Adura majored in Sociology and realized her passion for children. Initially, she thought to focus on child and family welfare; however, as her passion for children increased, she decided to work with children with special needs. She looks forward to spreading awareness about this career and working alongside Project GROW to make a difference and support the recruitment of high-quality, passionate individuals into the field. In her free time, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and study!

Julia Santoro

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Julia Santoro is an incoming school psychology graduate student at the University of Delaware. Julia has spent the last two years working as a special education teacher in Baltimore, Maryland. She also worked part-time at a local psychiatric hospital as a mental health worker. Her experience in the classroom and in the psychiatric hospital inspired her to pursue a graduate degree in school psychology. As Julia prepares to begin her education at the University of Delaware, she is looking forward to continuing to provide mental health services to children and adolescents in high-need areas while simultaneously working to spread awareness about the field of school psychology.

Molly Stuart

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Molly Stuart is a first-year school psychology graduate student at the University of Delaware. Through her undergraduate study in psychology at Goucher College and experience working in Maryland’s public school system, she found her passion for supporting student success and well-being. As a Project GROW trainee, she looks forward to increasing community awareness relating to the field of school psychology and continuing to grow as a student and professional!

Abby Vanderloo

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Abby Vanderloo is a first-year school psychology graduate student at the University of Delaware. A previous graduate of UD’s Elementary Teacher Education program, Abby always had a strong interest in working with children in an academic setting. Throughout her undergraduate studies, Abby dedicated her time to studying equity-based special educational practices and hopes to further study the effect these practices have on positive student mental health. In her free time, Abby works at the Children’s Beach House in Lewes, DE, as the Head Counselor of the Youth Development Program.

Ashleigh Ward

University of Delaware, School Psychology Student

Ashleigh Ward is a second-year school psychology graduate student at the University of Delaware. Throughout high school and college, Ashleigh knew that she had a heart for helping others. She is passionate about mental health and helping children thrive in school. She looks forward to spreading awareness about this career and working alongside Project GROW to make a difference. In her free time, she loves to travel, spend time with friends and family, and bake!