{"id":2494,"date":"2025-07-11T10:00:44","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T14:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/?p=2494"},"modified":"2025-07-09T17:09:33","modified_gmt":"2025-07-09T21:09:33","slug":"next-generation-hoosier-educator-makayla-robles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/2025\/07\/11\/next-generation-hoosier-educator-makayla-robles\/","title":{"rendered":"Next Generation Hoosier Educator: Makayla Robles"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"Committed to Connection\u2014and to Making a Difference<\/span><\/h3>\n

Makayla Robles knows firsthand the powerful influence a teacher can have on a student\u2019s life. That\u2019s why she\u2019s studying mathematics education at Ball State University\u2014to become the kind of educator who cheers students on and helps them grow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI can\u2019t wait to make a big impact on my future students, as teachers in my past have made on me,\u201d she says. \u201cI want to be one of their biggest supporters in watching them grow as individuals.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Makayla, who transferred to Ball State from the University of Saint Francis to be closer to her family in Muncie, is also a recipient of the Next Generation Hoosier Educators Scholarship. This competitive scholarship awards up to $10,000 each year for up to four years to high-achieving students who commit to teaching for five years in Indiana after graduation.<\/p>\n

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Leadership On and Off the Field<\/span><\/h3>\n

In high school, Makayla was no stranger to hard work and teamwork. She ran cross country and track, competed on the swim team, and served as Vice President of the Freshman Mentor Council. She was also a member of National Honor Society, Environmental Club, Chick-fil-A Leadership, and more. She even spent her first year of college as a collegiate athlete\u2014an experience that taught her dedication and perseverance.<\/p>\n

Now entering her senior year at Ball State\u2014with a fifth year ahead\u2014Makayla is looking forward to exploring career opportunities as she nears graduation. \u201cI\u2019m excited to explore the possible opportunities as college comes to a close,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

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Rooted in Relationships<\/span><\/h3>\n

When she\u2019s not studying or preparing for her future classroom, Makayla enjoys spending time with the people who matter most to her. \u201cI love hanging out with my friends, family, and my boyfriend!\u201d she says with a smile.<\/p>\n

Invested in Indiana\u2019s Classrooms<\/span><\/h3>\n

Makayla\u2019s journey as a future educator is grounded in care, community, and the desire to give back. As a Next Generation Hoosier Educator, she\u2019s preparing to make a lasting impact in Indiana schools\u2014and we\u2019re proud to support her every step of the way.<\/p>\n

Congratulations, Makayla\u2014we\u2019re so glad you\u2019re here!<\/span><\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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