Shelby Hartman ’15
Name: Shelby Hartman ’15 Current residence: Mandan, N.D. Degree earned from VCSU: Elementary Education What is your current employment? 5th grade teacher, Bismarck Public Schools Member of my school’s leadership team MTSS B Committee Co-Lead Student Ambassadors Co-Advisor What first interested you in VCSU and how did you decide to attend? I always knew I wanted to go to the ...
Read More About Shelby Hartman ’15Karly Just
As an active soldier in the North Dakota National Guard, Karly Just is passionate about living an active lifestyle and helping those around her do the same. Now a student athlete, Just can't wait to share her passions with the next generation of runners. Hometown: LaMoure, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Applied Kinesiology Activities on campus: Track & field, cross country, ...
Read More About Karly JustAshlyn Diemert
Being a multi-sport athlete most of her life, Ashlyn Diemert knew she wanted to continue her love for sports at the next level. With her passion burning, she is preparing to shape the minds of the next generation of athletes. Hometown: West Fargo, N.D. Year: Senior Major: Sports Leadership Activities on campus: Women's basketball & softball What made you choose ...
Read More About Ashlyn DiemertMathea Jablonsky
Mathea Jablonsky has always had a passion for working with children. With a broad degree choice, she landed on a career that would help her continue to work with the group of people she loves most. Hometown: Barnesville, M.N. Year: Senior Major: Psychology & Human Services Activities on campus: Track & field, SACC, and psychology and human services club What ...
Read More About Mathea JablonskyAbby Hill
Like most college students, Abby Hill grew up with computers and technology being a big part of her life. However with both a grandma and father who taught computer classes, Hill was exposed to the inner workings of a computer and it slowly became something she grew interest in. Hometown: Gwinner, N.D. Year: Junior Major: Computer Information Systems Activities on ...
Read More About Abby HillStacey Lilja
Stacey Lilja, a student and working mom, decided to leave her job and come back to school to pursue a degree in education. With the help of professors, she was able to excel in the online program while still having quality family time. Name: Stacey (Kunze) Lilja Hometown: Oriska, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Business Education Why did you choose your specific ...
Read More About Stacey LiljaTayla Mullings
Tayla Mullings has always felt VCSU was home even before making the move from the United Kingdom to Valley City. Mullings shares her experiences of embracing the change that brought her new memories and friendships that will follow her into her next adventure. Name: Tayla Mullings Hometown: Redditch, United Kingdom Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Exercise Science and Rehabilitative Studies List any clubs, ...
Read More About Tayla MullingsGrant Inniger
Grant Inniger, a 6th year transfer student, knew he wanted to be an educator after growing up in a household of teachers. Now preparing for graduation, Inniger reflects on the connections and memories he's made thus far. Name: Grant Inniger Hometown: Barnesville, Minn. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Physical Education List any clubs, organizations, activities you are involved in on campus: Golf, SAAC ...
Read More About Grant InnigerKenna Sorby
Kenna Sorby, a senior majoring in elementary education, is already paving the way for young minds in her own classroom. Set to graduate this December, Sorby has never once thought twice about what she wanted her future career to look like. Name: Kenna Sorby Hometown: Fort Ransom, N.D. Grad Year: 2024 Major/Minor: Elementary Education Why did you choose your specific major? I ...
Read More About Kenna SorbyJazmine Truax
Jazmine Truax ’24 never anticipated she would follow in her mom's footsteps of teaching kindergarten. As the student speaker for the commencement ceremony on Dec. 19, this senior is not only planning her speech but is already teaching her very own class of kindergarteners in West Fargo. Hometown: Wahpeton, N.D. Major: Elementary Education Campus activities/roles: Viking Ambassador, Learning Commons Tutor, ...
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