Meet our McKay School Student Ambassadors!
Questions? Schedule a virtual or in-person appointment with one of our ambassadors according to the major you're interested in below! Our student ambassadors all currently attend Brigham Young University and are the authors of our blog. They are all passionate about teaching and would love to talk to you more about the options available in the McKay School.
Rachel O'Malley
Elementary Education Major
I am a senior majoring in Elementary Education. Growing up in Lake Stevens, Washington influenced my love for the outdoors. You can find me hiking, painting, running, or eating frozen yogurt. I have loved working with children as a tutor, a coach, a counselor, and a volunteer. I hope to advocate for students who face challenges and create a classroom where students feel empowered. The impact a teacher can have on a child's life is profound, and it is this potential to make a difference that inspires me to become a teacher.
Mikaela Campbell
Early Childhood Education
Hello everyone!! My name is Mikaela Campbell and I am a junior studying Early Childhood Education. My teaching journey started in a preschool class that I took in high school and the love I have for teaching has expanded greatly since then. I love being around young children and am fascinated to see how they learn, grow, play, and develop. It brings me so much joy to know that I can play an influential part in someone's life, especially at such a young age when there is the most opportunity for growth!
Sarah Wilde
Special Education Major (Severe)
I am a senior majoring in Special Education with minors in TESOL (Teaching English as a Second Language) and Psychology. I am from Tremonton, Utah and have five younger siblings. I love the arts, but I especially love music. I love working with kids and have interned, worked, and subbed as various roles in the classroom. I look forward to having a classroom of my own and helping my future students to find their own ways of learning and growing!
Abigail Wirthlin
Elementary Education Major
I am a junior majoring in Elementary Education with a minor in Teaching Multilingual Learners (TeaML). I’m originally from Houston, Texas, and have loved my time at BYU and getting to experience life in Utah. When I’m not in class or working, you can usually find me hiking, camping, skiing, playing pickleball, or trying something new. I’ve always loved working with kids and have had the opportunity to do so as a substitute, volunteer, mentor, swim coach, and tutor. I’m excited to continue learning and growing as an educator and, one day, have a classroom of my own where I can help my students learn, grow, and feel supported.
Avery Jensen
Special Education Major (Severe)
I am a junior majoring in Special Education with an emphasis in severe/profound disabilities and a minor in teaching multilingual learners. In my free time, I love going on long walks or hikes, doing something crafty, and spending time with friends and family. I absolutely love education and am grateful for the many opportunities I have had to work with people with special needs through tutoring, working as a registered behavior technician, and volunteering. I am passionate about teaching, and I cannot wait to have a classroom of my own one day!
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