Category: Featured

Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Sophie Gernand

July 17, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Believing in the Power of Encouragement For Yorktown native Sophie Gernand, becoming a teacher is about more than academics, it’s about support, encouragement, and helping students believe in themselves. As she prepares to study Elementary Education at Ball State University this fall, Sophie is already thinking about the kind of classroom she wants to create. […]

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Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Delia McClain

July 15, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Creating Confidence in the Classroom Delia McClain knows that math can be intimidating—but she’s on a mission to change that. A soon-to-be Ball State Cardinal from Berne, Indiana, Delia plans to major in Mathematics Teaching (Secondary School Concentration) and build a classroom environment where students feel confident, supported, and empowered. “I’m passionate about math and […]

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Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Kenneth Denny

July 13, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Proudly Educating the Next Generation For Kenneth Denny, education is about more than teaching content—it’s about building community, sharing passion, and shaping the future. A Social Studies Education major at Ball State University, Kenneth is entering his sophomore year in Fall 2025 and is already committed to making an impact in Indiana classrooms. “I want […]

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Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Makayla Robles

July 11, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Committed to Connection—and to Making a Difference Makayla Robles knows firsthand the powerful influence a teacher can have on a student’s life. That’s why she’s studying mathematics education at Ball State University—to become the kind of educator who cheers students on and helps them grow. “I can’t wait to make a big impact on my […]

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Ball State Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Jonas Ferrando

July 9, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Bringing Passion and Purpose to the Podium Whiteland, Indiana native Jonas Ferrando has never been far from music. A talented trombone and bass trombone player, Jonas has been deeply involved in band throughout his high school years—whether performing in marching band, jazz band, show band, pep band, musical pit, or representing the fine arts academic […]

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Ball State Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Kenzie Barnett

July 7, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Turning a Dream Into a Calling McKenzie (Kenzie) Barnett isn’t just starting college this fall—she’s taking the first steps toward a meaningful and lasting impact in Indiana classrooms. Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Kenzie is a 2025 graduate of North Side High School and a proud recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. This […]

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A Year of Growth and Gratitude: Dean Katrina Bulkley Reflects on Her First Year at Ball State

July 2, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Dean Katrina Bulkley marked one year at the helm of Ball State University’s Teachers College this summer. We caught up with her to reflect on her transition to Muncie, the joys and challenges of the role, and what she’s most excited about in the year ahead. Why Ball State? For Dean Bulkley, Ball State’s Teachers […]

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Teaching With Purpose: How Ball State’s Apprenticeship Program Is Empowering Future Educators

May 31, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Teacher Registered Apprenticeship Program (T-RAP) is more than a head start—it’s a life-shaping experience that’s helping undergraduates like Mackenna Johnson and Heidi Burke transform passion into purpose, one classroom at a time. For these two Elementary Education majors, both rising sophomores in the Class of 2028, the apprenticeship program has offered something […]

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Believing in Herself: Theresa Jameson’s Journey to Leadership and Advocacy at Ball State

May 27, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

When Theresa Jameson started her master’s degree in Elementary Education with a concentration in Early Childhood at Ball State University, she had a clear goal: to grow as an educator and position herself for leadership. What she didn’t expect was how much personal transformation would come along with it. From developing research skills to finding […]

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Ball State Receives Library of Congress Grant to Boost Civic Engagement through Legacy of Kennedy and King

May 23, 2025 by Debbie Roberts

Ball State University’s Center for Economic and Civic Learning (CECL) has received a major grant from the Library of Congress. Through the Teaching with Primary Sources (TPS) program, CECL will launch a national project titled With Compassion Toward One Another: Preparing for the Challenge of Civic Unity for America250 Through the Legacy of Kennedy and […]

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