Amy Stehman runs around campus a lot, and it isn’t all just for exercise. President of the Asian Cultural Alliance, Peer Mentor and Undergraduate Coordinator for Harley E. Flack Peer Mentoring Program, and Building Manager for the Student Center. Stehman will also begin student teaching in the upcoming fall. She has been heavily involved at Rowan from day one.
An Elementary Education, Liberal Arts, and Writing Arts major with a specialization in Middle School Language Arts with a Special Education endorsement, Stehman has observed grades 2nd and 5th, but hopes to teach 1st graders.
“I believe that teaching 1st grade is very important. I will be the one who teaches them how to read, how to write. I teach them the basic fundamentals,” said Stehman. “I really enjoy helping people, and it’s amazing feeling to know that I will always be remembered for helping them with their steps in their academic career.”
A fact about Stehman that not many people know is that she was adopted at 9 months old. She was escorted by a woman on a plane from Korean to the United States where her parents waited for her at the airport.
“I never really realized that I “different” or that I “looked different,” “ said Stehman on being Korean with Caucasian parents. “I don’t look at people and say, “Oh, she’s Asian or she’s Hispanic.” I see everyone as people.” Stehman also has a younger sister who was also adopted from Korean, and an older brother.
It was not until college that Stehman began to talk more openly about her adoption. She has always been proud to spread awareness of diversity throughout campus and everyday life. Stehman currently resides in a house off-campus with friends. She spends most of her weekdays working, going to class, observaing classrooms, studying and doing homework, as well as spending time with her mentees. On the weekends, Stehman spends time with her boyfriend of 1 and 1/2 years, Tony. (Fun Fact: They met at an aquarium!)