Meet Halley Asbury

📍 Hometown: Wamego, KS
🏫 Transferred from: Highland Community College
🎓 Major: Elementary Education

➜ Why did you choose K-State and your major?

I chose K-State because I was raised wearing purple!

I’ve always loved K-State, and I quite literally grew up in Bluemont Hall. When my mom was a student here, I would go with her to education classes.

Coming from a family of educators, I’ve always been around students. I knew the education program at K-State was great, so transferring here was a win-win.

➜ What organizations are you involved in, and how have they helped you find community?

⭐I’m a College of Education ambassador. The ambassador experience has helped me connect with students in different blocks and network with future EDCATS.

⭐ I’m also part of the National Society of Leadership and Success, which has helped me build connections with students outside the College of Education.

➜ What has been one of your favorite experiences at K-State?

The Education Symposium was one of my favorite experiences.

Seeing the presentation from the Kansas Teacher of the Year team gave me different perspectives on teaching. I also got to network with different school districts across Kansas, and it was great to see what they all have to offer teachers.

➜ How are your experiences, classes and professors preparing you for your career?

Our professors give us as many resources as possible to make sure we’re prepared.

They also provide lots of opportunities to get into the classroom and gain experience in different schools and at different grade levels.

➜ What sets K-State apart from other universities?

Community.

I have never met someone who isn’t friendly on campus. We are a family, not just a university. Everyone helps each other when they need it.

➜ What’s the atmosphere like in the College of Education?

The atmosphere is very tight-knit. Once you get into your blocks, everyone knows each other.

We have the most understanding and friendly professors, and even when you’re no longer in their classes, they still check up on you.

Everyone is personable and willing to help you reach your goals.

➜ What would you say to prospective students?

K-State is the place to become a successful and supported educator.

The College of Education is a family, and they give you every opportunity to get into the classroom and feel prepared before student teaching.

You’ll find your home, and your best friends, here.