Alumni Interview with Neeya Toleman

About this episode

Neeya Toleman discusses how her classical Christian education prepared her for a career in engineering and shaped her critical thinking and faith.

In this alumni interview, Davies Owens talks with Neeya Toleman, a Coram Deo Academy graduate who now works as an engineer developing major power transmission lines across the United States. Neeya shares how a rigorous classical Christian education shaped her ability to learn, think critically, communicate clearly, and stay grounded in faith. Her story is a compelling reminder that classical Christian schools can prepare students not only for the humanities, but also for demanding STEM careers and faithful service in the modern world.

People in this episode

Host: Davies Owens

Guest: Neeya Toleman

Topics covered

• classical education
• STEM careers
• faith
• critical thinking
• communication
• power transmission

Keywords

• classical education
• engineering
• power transmission
• critical thinking
• faith
• Coram Deo Academy

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coram Deo Academy

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