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Evelyne Isabelle Carlen '06

Ms. Evelyne Isabelle Carlen graduated with a M.A. in Philosophy and Education in 2006. Her M.A. presents a theory of compassion and recommendations for how to cultivate it in early childhood educational settings. Ms. Carlen is Head Teacher of the Resurrection Episcopal Day School Resurrection Episcopal Day School (REDS) in New York. REDS is an independent, non-profit Montessori early childhood development school for children 2 years 9 months through 6 years of age.

"The readings of philosophical texts and dialogues with professors and fellow students in or outside the classes provided me with a unique opportunity to place the everyday detail of my work as a teacher on hold and address larger questions of what it means to teach, to learn or to know. My experiences in the Program of Philosophy and Education provoked a greater belief and passion for education and made my work with children more meaningful and more enjoyable."