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Next Port Stories: Harper Maiorano '26
Harper Maiorano
Pronouns: she/theyMajor: Elementary Education
Minor: Social Emotional Learning
What are your plans for after graduation?
Employed Full-Time
What is your job title? Preschool Teacher
What is the name of your employer? Pipster Prep
Where will you be working (city/state)? Beaverton, OR
What are you most excited about for your Next Port?
I am so excited to be able to teach my own class!
What advice would you give to your first-year self?
Get involved on campus, even if you are nervous about it! You will thank yourself later. :)
Was there a class, internship or experience that shaped your direction to your post-graduate plans?
My student teaching experience was so wonderful and fulfilling and it reminded me why I want to teach!
Who at the University of Portland had the most impact on shaping your next step?
All of my Education professors! They are so committed to our success and made me feel supported during my time at UP.
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