Senior Profile: Hannah Wiebe

Hannah in Peru!

Hannah is from Andover, Kansas and is earning her degree in Psychology with a minor in Spanish. 

She was an FHSU Cross Country and Track and Field athlete, a volunteer with Big Brothers Big Sisters, President of the Pre-Professional Healthcare Club, member of the Fort Hays Honor Society-including serving as Community Service Committee Coordinator, member of the Spanish Club-including service as Vice President, served as a Tiger Ambassador, and was on the Encounter Serve Team. 

Hannah was also awarded 1st place for her Undergraduate Literature Review Oral Presentation for the Great Plains Students' Psychology Convention, awarded for Best Program for Disability Awareness Week by FHSU Student Engagement, won an MIAA Excellence Award, D2ADA Academic Achievement Award, and was on the Dean's Honor Roll. 

Hannah is taking a well earned gap year to spend time at home in Andover, doing some traveling, and working as a Physical Therapy Aid in a pediatric clinic, as well as working as a Registered Behavior Technician with children with Autism. She will then pursue a Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy. 

"First and foremost, my Mom, Dad, and sister, Rachel, have been my greatest support system for as long as I can remember and their pride and belief in me has only been amplified throughout my past few years in college. My parents raised me to be a kind, ambitious, and highly motivated individual, and for that, I am forever thankful. Moving forward, I continue to look to my sister as a role model as I follow in her footsteps in pursuit of a career in PT. 

Secondly, I believe the Psychology Department in its entirety deserves an esteemed recognition. I have never come across a group of such respectful and thoughtful individuals-- including both faculty and my peers. They have not only educated me inside of the classroom and uniquely supported my research endeavors, but they have also collectively shaped my experience in higher education and thus my perspective of the world. In particular, I would like to thank Dr. Ken Windholz for his intentionality and meaningful investment into each of his students. His wisdom and friendship is immeasurably valuable."

With her many other ambitions, Hannah hopes to one day own her own dance studio! She loves brownies and spending time outdoors, and looks forward to having some time to read, paint, and garden. 

There's no evidence that there is anything Hannah can't accomplish, and she puts her all into her work. She really makes sure she's doing everything she can be well prepared, well trained, and be of service to others; she will do much good in her field. Don't forget to take as good care of yourself as you do others--we wish you the best, Hannah!