1. Where have you been living since graduating from W&L in 2009?Kelsi: Washington, DC
2. Are you enjoying where you are and what you're doing?
Kelsi: Yes! I love DC. It’s a lot of fun and there is so much to do. I love what I do because I get to be around kids all day. I’m teaching 7th and 8th grade Math this summer for a non-profit serving under-served children in the city, and then I will start teaching at a charter school in the fall.
3. Is it hard to believe it's been a whole year since you've graduated?
Kelsi: Yea, it really is! It’s so weird to have all of the ’10 alumni coming into DC now and realize that I’m no longer the “freshman of the real world”. Time flies, but it’s nice to be settled and feel like I finally know what I’m doing.
4. What's been the biggest adjustment you've faced since living in the "real world"?
Kelsi: There’s just a whole lot more to think about and many more responsibilities. You’re no longer just hanging out in the little W&L bubble.
5.What is the biggest thing you miss about being at W&L?
Kelsi: I really miss being on a team. I’ve been coaching lacrosse for a sixth grade club team and actually just joined a DC summer league which has been really fun, but it definitely isn’t quite the same. Fortunately, Benedetti is also on my team along with Amanda Strickler and Marge Batten (W&L Lax Alumn ’06), and Cav, Gotwald, Ellie, and Maddie are also nearby for the summer, so there will be some good laxer reunions going on for sure! The other thing I miss about W&L…spring term tubing down the Maury river.
6. Have you kept up with your fellow 2009 lax alums?
Kelsi: Yes, of course. It’s hard because we’re all so busy with our jobs and everything, but we have managed to stay connected.. Flip has visited DC a couple of times which has been awwwesome. But Bean’s a Texas girl now and hasn’t made too many northern appearances, but hopefully we’ll see her soon!
7. Any big future plans for the summer and beyond?
Kelsi: I’ll just be teaching and teaching and teaching some more. I actually am doing the Chicago half marathon at the end of July, so I’m trying to train for that (trying being the key word). Otherwise, I’ll just be hanging out and trying to enjoy some free time as much as possible!
8. Will we be seeing you this fall at Alumni Weekend for the Alumnae Game?
Kelsi: Hopefully! I think I have a wedding to go to that weekend so may not be able to get down, but I will do my best to get back and see everyone!
