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.”
Madison Bazylewicz ’26
Majors: Music Education and 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.”
Alexyn Cervantes ’25
Majors: Elementary Education
Minors: Psychology and Women & Gender Studies
Hometown: Janesville, Wis.
“I chose Carthage because one of my best friends attends Carthage, and he highly recommended both the education and theatre departments to me. The lake is a big bonus too.”
Kiannah Hayes ’25
Majors: Social Science
Minors: Sociology & Secondary Education
Hometown: Wheeling, Illinois
“I chose Carthage College because of the eagerness our professors and staff have to ensure students like me are successful.”
Lillian Lewis ’25
Majors: Elementary Education and Cross-Categorical Special Education
Hometown: Colorado Springs, Colorado
“Carthage professors, in my experience, are outstanding individuals who truly care about their students’ success.”
Eva Menzia ’25
Majors: Special Education and Elementary Education
Minors: Studio Art
Hometown: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
“Education majors have the power to create a better future for many people. We have the ability to help create an educated society, which is how all other future endeavors begin.”
Madison Payne ’26
Majors: History and 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.”
Shawn Runningen ’25
Majors: Music Education
Hometown: Franklin, WI
“Carthage has the whole package. The beautiful lake view, small class sizes, and experienced faculty who are always willing to help if you are struggling.”
Morgan Shetzer ’25
Majors: Elementary and Special Education
Hometown: Fremont, OH
“I chose Carthage for its small class sizes, tight-knit community, and boundless opportunities in the Education Department. I felt truly valued from the moment I stepped on campus!”
Kelly Sibert ’25
Majors: Elementary Education and Teaching
Minors: Psychology
Hometown: Lake Zurich, IL
“Other students should consider elementary education because it is arguably one of the most influential majors. Teachers are the ones who inspire students to take their desired life path and are their number one cheerleaders throughout that entire process.”