Samantha Simon- Class of 2005

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“Feminism is for everybody” – Bell Hooks

 High school attended: Canyon del Oro High School 

University of Pennsylvania for undergrad, The University of Texas at Austin for my PhD

Where you reside now – St. Louis, MO.

I am an Assistant Professor in the Department of Criminology & Criminal Justice at The University of Missouri, St. Louis.

Our 8th-grade trip to Israel was my first experience out of the country and instilled in me a love of international travel and adventure at a young age. I have since taken many trips to explore the world! THA also gave me lifelong friendships. I keep in touch with several classmates and cherish our friendships. 

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I played on the 8th grade basketball team, despite my utter lack of athleticism. We went undefeated that year and won the championship, though we can mostly thank Ariella Faitelson for that record! I actually shot at the wrong basket at least once.