Jeselle Cudjoe
Administrator, Academic, Rock of the Family
"If you came to my home you would see Trinidad reflected in my home."
Jeselle ran a daycare in Trinidad until her sister suggested that she take a vacation to recuperate from health challenges. Jeselle arrived in the US as a tourist in 1998 and settled with her aunt. After consulting with her family, Jeselle decided to explore the educational opportunities in the US.
She has lived in the US for 26 years now, living between Pennsylvania, New York, and California. She's traveled across Europe to countries like Italy, Belgium, and France. Today, Jeselle is a US citizen who resides in the Northeast. She's working toward her doctorate, and serves as a school administrator.
Artifacts
Artifacts are meaningful items shared by participants in each interview. These may include a piece of artwork, a drawing, a key, song lyrics, a Bible or Bible verse, a picture, an item of clothing, or any other object that symbolizes their immigrant journey. Each artifact reflects the emotional and mental state of the participant at various stages of their immigration experience.
