{"id":2823,"date":"2026-04-21T17:11:14","date_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:11:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/?p=2823"},"modified":"2026-04-21T17:25:12","modified_gmt":"2026-04-21T21:25:12","slug":"leadership-in-action-spotlight-on-heidi-burke","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.bsu.edu\/teachers-college\/2026\/04\/21\/leadership-in-action-spotlight-on-heidi-burke\/","title":{"rendered":"Leadership in Action: Spotlight on Heidi Burke"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong><em>by Madelyn Werner<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>As part of the Department of Educational Leadership\u2019s Leadership in Action series, we highlight students who exemplify leadership at Ball State. For this feature, we sat down with Heidi Burke to explore her journey through student leadership and her experiences on campus.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c00\">Student Background<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heidi is a sophomore at Ball State majoring in Elementary Education. During her time on campus, she has been actively involved in the Teacher Apprenticeship program and the Dean\u2019s Student Advisory Board. In addition, she is a member of Chi Omega.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c00\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2826 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21170954\/original-B4BA35AC-C2D0-407A-80FA-4B7B1AE6E6DE_cropped-227x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"227\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21170954\/original-B4BA35AC-C2D0-407A-80FA-4B7B1AE6E6DE_cropped-227x300.jpg 227w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21170954\/original-B4BA35AC-C2D0-407A-80FA-4B7B1AE6E6DE_cropped-777x1024.jpg 777w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21170954\/original-B4BA35AC-C2D0-407A-80FA-4B7B1AE6E6DE_cropped-768x1013.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21170954\/original-B4BA35AC-C2D0-407A-80FA-4B7B1AE6E6DE_cropped.jpg 957w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 227px) 100vw, 227px\" \/>Leadership Roles and Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heidi\u2019s involvement in the Teacher Apprenticeship program and the Dean\u2019s Student Advisory Board has played a central role in shaping her leadership journey. Through the apprenticeship program, she was able to begin taking college courses while still in high school and gain early classroom experience, an opportunity that helped her solidify her career path.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI remember at first I wanted to do social work or teaching, I couldn\u2019t really decide,\u201d Heidi shared. \u201cThen being able to have this internship and being in the classroom, that\u2019s how I decided, because I just loved it so much.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Beyond the classroom, the apprenticeship program also opened doors for unique leadership opportunities. Heidi had the chance to visit the State House, where she spoke about how the program influenced her college experience and her decision to pursue teaching.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cI got to go to the State House last year and represent Ball State,\u201d she said. \u201cTo me, that was being a leader for Ball State. People were coming and hearing what I had to say and looking at me as being someone that was representing, in a way, being a leader for the school.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Her role on the Dean\u2019s Student Advisory Board has further strengthened her leadership skills. Through this experience, she serves as a voice for her peers, sharing their perspectives with the Dean of Teachers College and contributing to meaningful conversations about student experiences.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c00\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2828\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171005\/original-CD3A93C6-E33C-47B6-A501-F3E79173E7D0.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Impact on Campus Culture<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heidi emphasized how leadership can foster a strong sense of community on campus. She reflected on a memorable experience with one of her professors, who took the class to Insomnia Cookies.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIt makes me feel more excited about my classes, and that class specifically,\u201d Heidi said. \u201cShe\u2019s above me, she\u2019s my professor. In a way, she\u2019s my leader when it comes to what I\u2019m learning in that class. It makes me more excited to go to class and to learn because of all these positive things I\u2019m experiencing.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Moments like these, she noted, show how leadership, both from faculty and students, can create a supportive environment that encourages engagement and growth.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c00\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2827 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-300x196.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"196\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-300x196.jpg 300w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-1024x669.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-768x502.jpg 768w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-1536x1004.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/bsu-wpe-blogs.s3.amazonaws.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/32\/2026\/04\/21171002\/original-CBC05F11-0FF3-47CC-8E90-CC31902BAF4B-2048x1338.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>Memorable Experiences<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>For Heidi, one of the most meaningful aspects of her college experience has been her personal growth as both a student and a leader. Reflecting on her high school experience, she shared how her sense of belonging has evolved since coming to Ball State.<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cIn high school, I didn\u2019t have a 4.0. I feel like I didn\u2019t stand out,\u201d she said. \u201cBut here, being an average student, it makes me feel really important. I never thought I\u2019d experience that.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>She added that her involvement on campus can serve as encouragement for others, showing that leadership opportunities are accessible to anyone willing to get involved.<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"color: #ba0c00\">Advice for Students Wanting to Get Involved<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Heidi\u2019s advice for fellow students is simple but meaningful:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>\u201cConnect with teachers and professors.\u201d<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>She emphasized the importance of building strong relationships and recognizing the opportunities those connections can create. She also encouraged freshmen to get involved early, noting that these experiences can lead to both personal and professional growth.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>by Madelyn Werner<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Graduate Assistant, Department of Educational Leadership\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>M.A. Student, School Counseling<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Ball State University\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>by Madelyn Werner As part of the Department of Educational Leadership\u2019s Leadership in Action series, we highlight students who exemplify leadership at Ball State. For this feature, we sat down with Heidi Burke to explore her journey through student leadership and her experiences on campus. 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