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Middlesex Alumni Stories

Middlesex alumni are thoughtful and productive members of the community. Here are some of the unique stories of these diverse and talented former students.

CLINTON TEACHER

Alina Gonzalez, MxCC 1998     Alina Gonzalez

“I struggled in high school in Meriden. Things didn’t start clicking for me until it was too late. I decided I needed to start anew. When I started Middlesex, it was like a breath of fresh air. I was able to receive extra support to help me in my writing. Teachers were available to talk, and I met students who were also excited to learn. We met to help each other with our homework. When I admitted that I had not really thought about what I wanted to become in the future, a tutor suggested I take a personality test. Three of the top five results had something to do with teaching, and I eventually realized that teaching was a passion of mine!” said Alina Gonzalez, a 1998 graduate.

Following Middlesex, Alina transferred to the University of Hartford, where she earned a degree in secondary education in 2001. Now a resident of Branford, Alina has taught at Jared Eliot Middle School in Clinton.