Current Cohort
Bradley Sloat
Began NEXT in 2023 (Cohort 4)
Bradley is a 26 year old Secondary Education Biology major. He is a fan of poetry readings who also likes connecting with like-minded people and going to basketball games, art galleries, and museums.”
Marisol Castro
Began NEXT in 2024 (Cohort 4)
I am going to be a sophomore at EMU, I am also part of the dance team. My major is elementary education. I love being around kids and making a positive impact on their life!
Aryana Jharia
Began NEXT in 2024 (Cohort 4)
Aryana Angel Jharia is an educator, artist, poet, healer, Vedic Astrologer, and Tarot & Oracle reader. She is currently President of Aspiring Educators of Michigan, affiliated with the Michigan Education Association (MEA) and National Education Association (NEA). Jharia has self-published two poetry books, “Everything I Wish I Said” (2020) and “The Meadow & The Stars” (2023).
Frank Gomez
Began NEXT in 2023 (Cohort 4)
Hello my name is Frank Gomez I’m from Gibraltar Michigan and I’m a Junior at EMU. I am studying secondary education with a focus in history and social studies. I also coach 8th grade Football and Wrestling at Shumate Middle School in Gibraltar. It is my goal to get better in some way every day!
Aleksei Alward
Antonio Byrd
Isabel Romero-Castilla
Abel Gonzalez
Mel McKeehan
Rose Castilla
Abigail Mendez
Brooklyn Vance
Kristin Hill
Paige Brown-Danovi
Rapheal Watson
Patrick Burrage
LJ Smith Jr
CaShawnna Ramsey
Diara Brinson
Sriniwaas Dhadbhanjan
August Stanton
Michael Rodrigues
DeAhjae Dozier
Harry Wang
Kyle Thibeault
Brooklyn Vance