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Meet Victoria Prendergast, Current MPP Student

Program and area of focus: Master’s of Public Policy, focus is community development

Full time/part time: part-time

Where are you from: Chalfont, PA

Where do you live: Lansdale, PA

Where did you earn your bachelors and what did you study?

Bachelor’s of Science in Education Degree from Millersville University 2015. I studied specifically Secondary History Education.

What did you enjoy most about this experience?

I loved Millersville, as it is where I found out my passion, made lasting friendships, and learned to grow in moments of adversity.

What made you decide to attend the MPP program at Del Val?

I really wanted to make a difference on a grander scale than my school building, so I thought government in some form might be the answer! I wanted to stay local and found DelVal.

Has your career path inspired you to pursue further education? Or are you currently working in your desired field? 

I think I would like to get another master’s after this one, although not quite sure what that will be. I am currently living out my dream as a social studies teacher!

What do you plan to do after Del Val and/or what would be your ideal job?

After Del-Val I plan to continue teaching, however, I would like to get more involved with local government however I can. The plan is once I retire from education, to become an education lobbyist to further help my kiddos.

Best part of graduate school so far:

Honestly, I love the connections you can make with your professors. My undergrad had large classes, but here at DelVal, I feel like I am seen. Also, making friends that are all in the same boat as you are, and are such good people.

What are some of your hobbies/what do you like to do for fun outside of school?

I love to sing, play guitar, journal/blogging, and hanging out with my friends and family.

Favorite vegetable to eat or grow?

Probably my new found love for asparagus!

Welcome to Policy Matters. In our journal, you will find articles from professionals, faculty and students concerning an array of policy issues. We believe that all policy, local or national, matters and deserves a conversation. For more information, or to submit an article for publication, please email us at policymatters.delval@gmail.com.

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