Kenzie Tachick

Meet Kenzie Tachick, an Elementary Education major from Waunakee, Wisconsin. She plans to graduate in 2025.

I decided to come to NMU because both of my parents are from the UP and I’ve always loved it up here. My extended family still lives up here, so it just made the decision even easier.

I’ve always known I wanted to be a teacher, but what really solidified it was working in a daycare my senior year of high school and my first year of college. Kids are awesome little creatures who are so curious about the world.

Through the School of Education, I was able to find my job working at a local daycare. It has given me hands on experience that will continue to benefit me as years go on.

I’m a part of NMUs club softball team. Through this program I have found some of my closest friends and have been able to be involved on campus.

beNorthern means to me being a part of a community who supports each other as a whole.

NMU has made the transition from high school to college really easy. It doesn’t seem like I’m so far away from home when I’m here.

I’m currently only in my first year here yet I have gained lifelong friends and memorable experiences! I can’t wait for the next three years!!