Alumni News
Gabrielle Fox-Denize (MMFS ’14) was a student in MMFS’s first graduating class. We are thrilled to welcome her back as a staff member. Gabby is now part of the HR team—officially the HR Coordinator. You can also find Gabby occasionally at the upper school front desk.
What did you do after graduating from MMFS?
I attended Wheaton College in Norton, MA for two years before moving to London, England for two years with my family where I explored Europe.
What did you study in college, and what is your graduation year?
After moving back to Brooklyn in 2018, I took a few years off from college. In 2020, I enrolled at Pace University and graduated in May of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in applied psychology and human relations.
What are you doing now?
I am working at MMFS as a Human Resources Coordinator and substitute receptionist. I also work on Broadway as an usher for fun.
How did MMFS prepare you for life after high school?
I believe MMFS provided a well-rounded learning experience that taught me how to be a proactive learner that always seeks out opportunities.
What is your favorite MMFS memory?
I have countless memories at MMFS, but to this day I remember the name of every single teacher I had in my time here. I think that speaks volumes to how incredible and individualized the learning experience is and what dedication the faculty and staff have to helping students succeed.
Does having a learning disability affect your choices in life after MMFS? If so, how?
Yes. I’ve always been very open about my learning disability to friends and family. I made a lot of academic and career decisions with it in mind, but I did not let it limit my opportunities.
Your advice to graduating seniors?
First, create your own support system. It can be friends and/or family, it doesn’t matter, but ensure the individuals are honest, open, willing to say no, and excited for your achievements as well as willing to support your failures. Two, it is okay to make a lot of mistakes, but always have accountability and learn from them. Three, if you get a job or an internship in school, take the opportunity and make the best of it. Finally, always save your money, work hard, travel a lot, but most importantly take care of yourself and always make time for your loved ones.
Which one of the Quaker Spices has really stuck with you? (Simplicity, Peace, Integrity, Community, Equality, Service)
Peace. I’ve always valued effective communication and good conflict resolution. It got me through some really tough times and kept the most important relationships in my life healthy. I have not mastered this by any means, but it keeps me grounded and helps to navigate everyday obstacles.
What’s on your life “To Do” list?
Travel: I’ve had the ultimate privilege of being able to travel a ton, and I will never take it for granted. At 19, I climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro on a whim, flew over 14,000 miles in one week, and went around Europe alone. My dream is to be able to explore places across the world for a few months at a time.
Career: I took the time and effort to explore different fields. It was informative and I learned that if you do what you love you will work your entire life, but you’ll enjoy it. I just started my career in Human Resources, and right now I just want to learn as much as I can, but I would eventually like to get a master’s degree in the field.
Hobby: My uncle taught me how to play golf, and it’s become my favorite sport. We go to the driving range some weekends, and it’s always a highlight. My newest hobby is learning how to cook and perhaps my most challenging hobby is learning Mandarin.
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