Matthew Lockhart

Why did you decide to come to MSU and pursue a degree in education?

I chose to attend Mississippi State because of how welcoming and personable the staff and students were on each of my visits; I'm entering education because I've always loved working with children and have seen how critical a good teacher is to a child's development.

What do you want people to know about you?

Hi I'm Matthew and I'm a freshman at Mississippi State this year! I graduated from Bob Jones High School, and will be pursuing a degree in elementary education with a concentration in social studies and science. 

What advice would you give to entering freshmen or students finishing up high school?

Get involved in your community and make connections to have plenty of references for scholarships/college applications.