“I felt very equipped to go straight into my teaching career after graduating. Being in the classroom all four years of college was huge. It solidified my wanting to become a teacher. The education program at Bethel taught me to have a servant's heart as an educator, which is what a lot of students post-pandemic need.”

“Being able to be a part of the Bethel Track and Field Program for five years was incredible. My teammates and coaches poured into me, pushed me beyond limits I never thought I was capable of reaching, and inspired my love and passion for now giving back and coaching track.”

“Bethel provided many advantages in my educational training that I am grateful for. Professors and advisors took a keen interest in students’ lives to help personalize the experience and set students up for success. I was able to be involved in multiple performance groups at a time. Upon graduating, I found that Bethel students have a great reputation among the community and was quickly plugged into the Penn Harris Madison School Corporation.”

“My time at Bethel solidified me as a confident and independent musician. Smaller class sizes and multiple ensembles gave me so many performance opportunities I was rehearsing and performing every day. This helped me develop a work and practice ethic I still carry with me today. I’m thankful for the guidance I received from the faculty who gave me the attention I needed to grow in all areas as a holistic musician.”

"Bethel gave me real-life opportunities to practice what I would be doing in my profession. From using Lab K on campus to visiting local schools Bethel partnered with, I was able to see firsthand what my future would look like. No school is the same, so we did fieldwork and observation hours in many different schools, grades, and even districts. Bethel's education courses were filled with experiences and hands-on activities that prepared me for the teacher life, instead of reading a textbook over the ‘do's and don’ts.'”

“Bethel has so much to offer spiritually and relationally. They set the foundation of what it looks like to be a servant leader, and they invest in you beyond the classroom! I hope and pray that my future leadership positions allow me to be who Bethel’s leaders were to me! Then I’ll know that I’m truly making a difference.”

“Bethel’s Education program stood out to me because of the amazing professors and the many opportunities to step into the classroom. I have always been passionate about being in the education field and plan to help students with physical and mental disabilities in my career.”