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Richard Therrien (WRC '86)

Degree: Bachelor of Arts, Astronomy

Graduation Year: 1986

Current occupation: Science Supervisor, New Haven Public Schools

Company/organization website: www.nhps.net

What are some of your achievements?
Named 2011 Connecticut Outstanding Science Supervisor of the Year

Any advice for future CWRU alumni?
Don't be limited by just your studies, think about how you can help others.

What does being a Case Western Reserve University alumnus mean to you?

CWRU is a place where science and liberal arts coexist—and taught me that all knowledge is connected!

What did you do immediately after graduation?
Received advanced degrees in science education, taught middle school science for nine years and then high school science for nine years.

Where do you live and how do you like living there?
West Hartford, Connecticut, right in the center of bustling restaurants and shopping . . . reminds me of walking to the Spot for a good meal!

A favorite website?
www.newhavenscience.org