THE OEI BULLETIN

PORTER’S VOICES

01/2025

For the month of January, we are releasing the bulletin in honor of the Porter’s voices. We asked numerous people to talk about the ways Porter’s has shaped them during their time here. We start off with a story from Makoto, talking about her experiences within the classroom, while Jaxon P., a recent graduate, talks about the community created for them. Helen Shearon describes how Porter’s is a home to her, and Julia Koontz talks about how

Porter’s has shaped her. Sophia’s “From New York to Connecticut” dives into how she found her voice at Porter’s, and Benewa talks about finding a place of belonging. Lastly, Ariana talks about finding her “Home Away from Home” in Lathrop and being able to be herself. We thank everyone that contributed to this month’s bulletin and hope you all enjoy reading!