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Madelyn Fada

Madelyn Fada, Elyria High School Class of 2025, Bowling Green State University

Madelyn Fada is a compassionate and determined scholar whose leadership, service, and academic ambition have positioned her for a bright future in education. A proud graduate of Elyria High School, Madelyn will attend Bowling Green State University to pursue a double major in K–12 Intervention Specialist and PreK–5 Early Childhood Education. She is deeply committed to creating inclusive classrooms where children of all abilities feel seen, supported, and valued.

Madelyn’s impressive resume includes leadership roles in numerous organizations such as National Honor Society, HOSA, the National Spanish Honor Society, and Rotary Interact, while also serving as a multi-sport varsity athlete and captain of both Cross Country and Track. She is a Hugh O’Brien Youth Leadership Ambassador and a member of Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society through her early college studies at Lorain County Community College.

“I want to create a space where every student feels valued,” Madelyn shares. “Graduating with both degrees will give me the knowledge and experience I need to make a real difference in the lives of children with special needs.” With her heart for service and passion for equity, Madelyn is ready to lead the next generation of learners and changemakers.