“Sierra displayed a remarkably advanced gift for written expression along with a sophisticated grasp of the subtleties of historical inquiry, and she is also empathetic, mature, personable, insightful, and self-aware.”
–Cary Barber, former history professor at the University of Oregon
“I’ve had the profound pleasure of supervising Sierra McClain in her role at our Campus Life programs. Sierra has shown a steadfast ability to reach the very highest ‘at risk’ students while maintaining herself a very teachable spirit. She has consistently demonstrated a passion for seeing kids in the toughest situations have the greatest opportunities to succeed.”
–Craig Dickison, Director of Lane County Campus Life
“Sierra tackles every task that is put in front of her with great passion and quality. She works hard and completes tasks in a timely manner. She juggles her many responsibilities with ease and a smile. Sierra is a flexible and professional collaborator. She is willing to do work and also willing to allow people to grow and try their strengths.”
–Amanda Ormsbee, language arts and social studies teacher at Hamlin Middle School
“Sierra has demonstrated high levels of responsibility, integrity, and intelligence. I have been incredibly impressed with her leadership, personal drive, and love for people. She is very detail-oriented as well as skilled in creating vision. It has been an honor to oversee her lead one of Lane County’s most thriving Campus Life programs.”
–Nathaniel Rarick, Campus Life Bethel Area Director
“Ms. McClain exemplifies what I seek in my students: unending curiosity, serious scholarship, a superb work ethic, lyrical writing and a buoyant personality anxious to engage class discussions. Ms. McClain stood out among her peers, expressing calm engagement of problematic topics. She proved able to gracefully and eloquently express herself in the face of the often-forceful personalities and demeanor of her peers.”
–Peter Laufer, PhD, James Wallace Chair of Journalism at the University of Oregon
