Lorelai Amborn '27

    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

    Braydon Barth ’26

    Majors: Exercise & Sport Science

    Minors: Secondary Education and 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

    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

    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

    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.”

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    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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.”