LLC ALUMNI

EUGENIA SCHATOFF

MA (2007)- Russian

Eugenia Schatoff graduated with an MA in Russian and MS in Information Studies in 2007.   After graduation she worked as a freelance interpreter and translator of Russian as well as an Academic advisor at Excelsior College. She is certified as a teacher of Russian and School Library Media Specialist.

Currently the Director of the Watervliet Library, Ms. Schatoff is  pursuing certification in Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages through the Education Department at the University at Albany.

She writes, "Pursuing my masters in Russian not only enabled me to study a subject about which I was passionate, it gave me the focus and security I needed to explore other fields and decide on my professional path. The Russian graduate program provided a global perspective that has benefited me professionally and personally and was directly responsible for my successes in the workforce. I am very grateful for the wonderful, personalized attention I received, and the small classes and regular conferences with my advisors gave me a small school feeling at a large university. I would not be where I am today were it not for my degree from LLC's Russian Program."