Christina Kerner '15: Ms. Bihuniak's Influence Reaches to Harvard
Posted on May 16, 2019 in Articles
We hear from recent graduates who frequently write to thank our English Department for how well-prepared they are for the rigors of college. But we were intrigued by the story of one in particular.
Christina Kerner ’15 will be graduating from Harvard University in May as a double major: English and Pre-Med. Not your typical path to a career in medicine so we had to find out more.
“My decision to major in English at Harvard may be considered unconventional, but my literary education will ultimately make me a more effective physician,” she says. We were sold, but she goes on.
“Reading and analyzing literature have enhanced my critical thinking and interpersonal skills, both of which are essential to the practice of medicine. I understand others better—and myself—after reading a great work of fiction,” says Christina.
Christina can’t say enough great things about Ms. Bihuniak, her American Literature teacher at Beaumont. “It is a rare and special gift to have teachers like Ms. Bihuniak who are so invested in their students’ learning and success. She helped me hone my writing skills, develop further my passion for reading. But most impactful was the fact that Ms. Bihuniak took the time to get to know me personally. She encouraged my talents and academic interests. She was an incredible mentor and truly one of the greatest assets in the Beaumont community.”
Christina credits Beaumont for helping her come out of her shell during her high school years. The all-girls’ environment and caring faculty helped her to develop a sense of self-confidence. Beaumont offered a safe and supportive place to cultivate her academic interests and artistic talents.
“While I have faced many challenges at Harvard— academically, socially, and spiritually—my formative years at Beaumont helped me to develop the strength and maturity to successfully overcome these challenges,” she says.
Original Article From: https://www.beaumontschool.org/news/2019/05/16/beaumont-news-justice-melody-stewart-80
