Regina Yorkgitis
After graduating from The College of New Jersey, Regina began her teaching career in Charlotte, NC, as a Teach for America Corps member. Over the course of eight years, she worked as a STEM teacher, specializing in algebra, general science, and technology. Currently, Regina works as a curriculum designer and instructor for a nonprofit organization based in Philadelphia. Regina is an advocate for experiential learning and has led student travel programs since 2016 to destinations such as Hawai’i, Louisiana, Maine, Thailand, and Costa Rica. This fall, Regina will begin her doctoral studies in learning sciences at UNC Chapel Hill. In her free time, she enjoys hiking, singing, playing tennis, and practicing yoga. She has worked for several summers on the Harvard Chan C-CHANGE Youth Summit (a collaboration with Putney), and has also led a technology Career program in Maine.