Elementary Education major1st grade teacher, Fayette County Public Schools
Maddye Hahn ‘17, an Elementary Education major, is a 1st grade teacher for Breckinridge Elementary in the Fayette County Public School Sector.
Hahn was raised in Wilmore and, while witnessing her mother as a preschool director during her childhood, fell in love with teaching. Before graduating from Asbury, she began her practicum and student teaching at Breckinridge Elementary, which has stayed her passion even after graduation.
“I love when my students come to me and hardly know how to read. Then by the end of the year, they are fluently reading and writing,” said Hahn. “Seeing them succeed has brought so much joy over the last five years.”
Hahn touched on the impact of Asbury’s School of Education and how it efficiently prepared her for teaching.
“The Education program at Asbury prepared me so well for this position. I feel highly qualified to teach and the transition from graduation to teaching went very easily,” said the Asbury alum. “Dr. Riel and Dr. Crook had a huge impact on my career. They believed in me and prepared me so well.”
Not only was her vocational sphere developed, but Hahn thrived in her spiritual walk, as well.
“I felt like my walk with Jesus flourished at Asbury and I felt highly challenged in my walk with Christ. It really helped lay the foundation of my faith.”