Getting to Know You: Mackenzie Freeman
Mackenzie Freeman – Elementary Education
Year in school: Junior
Hometown: Maple Valley, Washington
Why are you studying Elementary Education? What do you hope to do after graduation?
I have wanted to become a teacher since I was a little kid! I have always found my greatest sense of belonging inside a classroom. After graduation, I hope to teach kindergarten.
Why did you choose WSU?
I chose WSU for the community and the quality of the education program. I was drawn to how supportive the WSU and Pullman community felt when I visited.
What’s been your favorite part of the WSU experience thus far?
My favorite part of the WSU experience thus far has been having dedicated professors and meeting the sweetest people. I truly am so blessed to have such supportive, life giving friendships.
What’s been the biggest challenge so far?
My biggest challenge so far has been being away from my family. I am such a home body and constantly miss being with my family!
As a college, we’re focusing more on our people being agents of change. What makes you an agent of change?
I have a very strong faith and through that belief, in the power of living like Jesus. With that conviction in my heart, I use that as a compass for instilling goodness into my community and making sure those around me are heard, loved and taken care of.
Favorites
Food: ice cream
Restaurant in Pullman: Birch and Barley
Book: Where the Crawdads Sing
Movie: He’s Just Not That Into You
Coug sport: baseball
Hobby: reading