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Category: Student Stories

  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Sarah Bueter
    August 14, 2025 by

    Teaching with Passion and Purpose For Sarah Bueter, teaching is a family tradition and a personal calling. A Bluffton, Indiana native and current junior at Ball State University, Sarah is majoring in Secondary Math Education and is eager to continue preparing for her future classroom. “I want to be an educator because I have so […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Parker Lay
    August 10, 2025 by

    Creating Classrooms Where Everyone Belongs For Parker Lay, teaching is about more than lessons and learning, it’s about creating a classroom where all students feel safe, seen, and valued. Originally from Whiting, Indiana, Parker is heading to Ball State University with a plan to dual major in Early Childhood Education and Special Education. “My main […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Kaelynn Newsome
    August 8, 2025 by

    Inspiring Young Minds Close to Home Kaelynn Newsome has always been drawn to the curiosity, energy, and imagination of children. That passion has shaped her path, and this fall, she’ll begin her journey toward becoming an elementary teacher at Ball State University, right in her hometown of Muncie. “I want to become an educator because […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Aurilia Moulton
    August 6, 2025 by

    Turning Struggles Into Strength as a Future Educator For Aurilia Moulton, the decision to become a teacher is personal. A lifelong resident of the Muncie/Yorktown area, Aurilia is heading to Ball State University to major in Elementary Education, driven by a desire to support students who, like her, may not always find school easy. “My […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Hailey Kunz
    August 4, 2025 by

    A Safe Space for Students to Learn and Grow For Hailey Kunz, teaching is about more than delivering lessons, it’s about being someone students can trust, lean on, and learn from. This Osgood, Indiana native is preparing to study Elementary Education at Ball State University, with the goal of creating a welcoming and encouraging environment […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Tionna Hall
    August 1, 2025 by

    Inspiring Confidence and Kindness Through Education For Tionna Hall, becoming an educator means more than teaching. It means making a lasting impact. A proud native of Merrillville, Indiana, Tionna is heading to Ball State University to double major in Elementary Education and Special Education, driven by a deep belief in the power of learning and […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Kayla Sankey
    July 30, 2025 by

    Helping Others, One Student at a Time Kayla Sankey has always found joy in helping others, and now she’s bringing that passion to the classroom. A proud native of Waynetown, Indiana, Kayla is heading to Ball State University to major in Elementary Education with a concentration in math, ready to begin her journey toward shaping […]

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  • Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Madelynn Brown
    July 28, 2025 by

    A Steady Presence in the Classroom and Beyond For Madelynn Brown, becoming a teacher means becoming someone students can count on, just like the teacher who once inspired her. A lifelong Muncie resident and soon-to-be Ball State Cardinal, Madelynn will major in Elementary Education, with dreams of not only supporting her future students, but also […]

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