By Avrey Grimm, ‘26 staff writer
Senior Lukas Ordway spends his day teaching 3rd graders at Hershey Elementary and his evenings on the football field, proving that dedication and passion go hand in hand.
Ordway, a senior early childhood education major, is completing one of his graduation requirement steps, student teaching this semester. He is currently at Hershey Elementary, balancing a full teaching schedule while also playing football, which is no easy task.
“I am doing two things I love to do,” Ordway said. “I enjoy doing both of them.”
Managing two big responsibilities takes so much focus, time and discipline. All qualities that Ordway demonstrates in the classroom and on the field. While many students struggle to balance academics with extracurriculars, he is successfully perusing his passion for teaching while continuing his athletic career at LVC.