Support to Succeed
07/04/2025
Halee McDade has found support from faculty, staff and coaches to grow as a future educator.
Meet the 2025-26 President鈥檚 Ambassadors
Halee McDade
Primary P-5 education and intervention specialist double major
Oxford, Ohio
Graduation year: 2027
Why did you choose Bluffton?
I chose Bluffton for the community aspect. I have found many great friends through softball and my major.
Why did you choose your major? Are your classes helpful?
I chose my major because I have always had a passion for working with youth. Seeing students work to reach the AHA! moment is very rewarding.
What type of job do you want following graduation? What are your career goals?
I hope to obtain a teaching job out of college. It has been a goal of mine to become a second-grade teacher as well as become a softball or basketball coach.
Tell us about Bluffton鈥檚 faculty, staff, and coaches. Are they helping you reach your goals?
My professors at Bluffton have never hesitated to work with me and push me to be the best student that I can be. I also have found a great family on the softball team where my coach has pushed us to work together to reach our goals.
What student organizations are you part of? Why is it important for you to be active on campus?
I am a part of Bluffton鈥檚 softball team. I have made so many memories on this team that will last me a lifetime. I am also an RA on campus which has taught me some many enduring values that I will use for the rest of my life. I have also been to several Delight Ministries nights and the environment is very welcoming and warm.
Are you a student-athlete? If so, which sport(s) do you play, and what is the best part of being on a team at Bluffton?
I am a student-athlete on the softball team. The best part of being on the team is creating relationships that will last me a lifetime.
Have you completed an internship or other hands-on learning experience? Tell us about it and what you learned from that experience.
I have had many field experiences through the education program on campus. These were amazing opportunities to showcase my strengths and weaknesses and show me what I can work towards. I am very fortunate to be able to go out to these experiences in the field.
Is there anything else about being a student at Bluffton that you would like to share?
Bluffton has taught me many things about myself that I never knew. I am proud of the growth that Bluffton has instilled in me and those around me.