Hear From Education Students

Lorelai Amborn ’27
Majors: Musical Theatre
Minors: Secondary Education
Hometown: Kenosha, WI
“Carthage has 100 percent lived up to my high expectations and given me so many outlets to perform and watch my peers.”

Braydon Barth ’26
Majors: Exercise & Sport Science
Minors: Secondary Education, Health
Hometown: Bartlett, Illinois
“My professors and classmates bring about a culture that inspires me as a teacher to excel in my classes and in my work.”

Madison Bazylewicz ’26
Majors: Music Education, Music
Hometown: Waukesha, WI
“Everyone here really wants to see you succeed. So many faculty members are in your corner, ready to help. Knowing there are so many people here for you is a great feeling.”
Fiona Campbell ’26
Majors: Special Education, Elementary Education
Hometown: Round Lake Beach, Illinois
“The faculty have helped me so much… If I need to stay after class and have questions answered, Carthage faculty are there.”

Madison Felgenhauer ’26
Majors: Biology, Secondary Education
Hometown: Plainfield, Illinois
“The faculty at Carthage frequently check in with me, and I’m grateful to know that I have a team that supports me and my endeavors.”

Hailey Goldberg ’26
Majors: Elementary Education
Minors: Spanish
Hometown: Mundelein, Illinois
“Carthage has provided me with the ideal balance of challenge and support, ultimately helping me grow both as a student and individual.”

Haven Hahn ’28
Majors: Secondary Education, Exercise and Sport Science
Minors: Health Education
Hometown: Poplar Grove, Illinois
“Being involved on campus has allowed me to create friendships and meet new people, which will have an impact on me forever.”

Audrey Horwath ’27
Majors: Elementary Education
Hometown: St. Paul, Minnesota
“Carthage is a place I can call home for nine months out of the year.”

Alicia Lloveras ’26
Majors: Exercise and Sport Science, Secondary Education
Minors: Health, Spanish
Hometown: Addison, Illinois
“I chose Carthage because of the small class sizes, the study abroad J-Term, and the opportunities that were presented in the classroom, allowing me to excel as a future physical education teacher.”

Nicholas Murray ’26
Majors: Secondary Education
Minors: Political Science
Hometown: Lake Villa, Illinois
“The faculty at Carthage have challenged me to think differently, encouraged me to try new things, and supported my personal academic interests.”

Madison Payne ’26
Majors: History, Special Education
Minors: Secondary Education
Hometown: Mount Prospect, Ill.
“Having positive relationships with the faculty here has helped me to create more opportunities for myself at Carthage, and it’s great knowing that I can reach out to any past or present professors if I need help.”

Meg Schultz ’27
Majors: Elementary Education
Minors: Studio Art
Hometown: Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin
“The Education Department has made me feel so at home and like I have a place here.”
Idarius Walton ’26
Majors: Exercise and Sports Science
Minors: Health, Adapted Physical Education
Hometown: Evanston, Illinois
“There are so many opportunities you can take advantage of — like getting help building your resume or making connections.”