2019 FALL LYCOMING COLLEGE MAGAZINE

“The education department has allowed me to gain real-world opportunities by spending time in area schools. The math department has allowed me to expand and further my knowledge of mathematics, preparing me even better to teach future students.” Kaden Stensland ’19 Mathematics major Secondary education in mathematics (7-12) certification “I want to be the reason a child loves school. I chose this profession because of being that positive, life-changing figure in a child’s life. I want children to push themselves every day to reach their maximum potential.” Joshua LoBasso ’19 Psychology major Early childhood education (PreK-4) with special education (PreK-8) certification “I hope to make an impact in the lives of students by building relationships of respect so that every day they can come to class and feel welcome and valued. Within that environment, they can then learn skills that will serve them in life after graduation, both in whatever their post-graduation plans are, and as active, informed Americans prepared to participate in civic life.” Jacob Maneval ’19 History major, English literature minor Secondary education in social studies (7-12) certification “I feel it is my responsibility to provide students with the tools they need to become individual thinkers and productive members of society. I want to help students feel confident in their voices so that they can discuss and ask questions about important topics.” Abigail Bendick ’19 History major Secondary education in social studies (7-12) with special education (7-12) certification “Teachers are responsible for shaping the minds of young learners. They not only teach them in the aspect of math and reading, but they also shape them for the person they are supposed to be. Qualities like compassion, selflessness, and kindness can all be learned.” Mackenzie Bilger ’19 Psychology major Early childhood education (PreK-4) with special education (PreK-8) certification “Today, so many students struggle to see improvement as a success. Instead, students measure their success by a grade. It is time to challenge this mindset. My goal is to teach my students to see more than just a grade. I want them to make a goal, work hard, and reach that goal.” Jennifer Grove ’19 Psychology major Early childhood education (PreK-4) with special education (PreK-8) certification “I am excited to help students succeed in not only math but their academic career and in their own lives. I love the idea of making a difference in a student’s life, and I can’t wait to have my own classroom and become a resource for students to learn and grow.” Kaitlyn Adams ’19 Mathematics major Secondary education in mathematics (7-12) with special education (7-12) certification 13 www.lycoming.edu