I am passionate about the idea of making learning individually relevant. The best learning occurs when the student is interested and invested. In order to succeed, the student also needs a support network made of teachers and community members that are there to mentor and pave the way. I am lucky to work in a non-profit that is dedicated to changing the way we look at education and linking business and schools together to create this change.
I feel a fondness every time I make a connection between a student and a business where both parties feel that they are gaining and learning.
I would love to see the U.S. education system transform where every student has an internship experience with a local business. This is the best way to gain insight on a specific career field, get to know the community they live in, create a network, find mentors, and gain essential 21st century job skills.
Lindsey Lathrop grew up in the Adirondacks of New York and graduated from Clarkson University with a Masters in Business Administration and concentration in Human Resources. During summers, she worked at a popular resort in Lake George, NY as a Human Resources Assistant and played a large role in coordinating its international work exchange program.
Upon graduation, Lindsey moved to Vermont and joined the AmeriCorps*VISTA program and began working for LLL. During her service, she was exposed to several facets of the organization from student internships to grant writing. She was hired on in August 2008 to continue her work in these areas and now coordinates 2 statewide programs TIPS student internship program and Learn to Earn.
Lindsey is also following another passion of hers at LLL in marketing and branding. She is excited to be working and learning from several members of the marketing community to revamp LLLs look and increase awareness of the excellent programs that they have to offer.
