“I always heard the school lights buzzing,” she said. “But of course, no one else hears that because they just tune it out.”

After dozens of doctor visits, Hoskins was finally diagnosed with APD, a condition that affects about 5% of school-aged children but is often misdiagnosed as ADHD or hearing loss. With the correct diagnosis, her family was finally able to advocate for her needs. Teachers better understood her challenges, and Hoskins began using a Frequency Modulation (FM) system—an earpiece connected directly to the teacher’s microphone. Combined with learning and listening strategies designed for APD, she began to adjust, succeed, and thrive academically.

Determined that other students with APD would not feel as lost as she once did, Hoskins took action early. In eighth grade, she founded How We Hear, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting students with APD and raising awareness among educators and families.

That passion carried into her time at Malone, where she became the first current student to establish an endowed scholarship. The How We Hear Scholarship supports education majors and requires recipients to learn about APD through the organization’s resources and reflect on how they will apply that knowledge in their future classrooms.

Now married to Andrew Hoskins *24 and a mother to her daughter, Lucia, Hoskins continues to advocate for APD awareness and hopes to host educational seminars for parents in the future.

“The goal has always been to spread the word,” she said. “If you don’t know about it, you can’t help!”You can learn more about How We Hear and Hoskin’s ongoing work in APD awareness at .

“I’m truly humbled to be used by God to provide songs that meet people in different seasons of need,” said Sapp. “I’m deeply passionate about the purpose behind the music I create, always asking during the production process how each song can continue to reach and help others. It’s an area where I see God continually shaping and growing me throughout my career.”

Recently, that sense of calling has opened new doors for Sapp in leadership roles within the music industry.

“One of the more memorable challenges I have taken on recently was the role of executive producer for Jeremy Camp’s latest album, ‘Deeper Waters,’” Sapp said. “Not only has this experience allowed me to ‘take the reins’ with co-writing and producing many of the songs, but having the opportunity to connect with Jeremy on a broader level, thinking holistically about the album overall. I feel like it played a huge role in the project’s success, charting three top five singles, with one of my favorite songs to work on, ‘No Survivors’ currently number two on radio.”

Outside of his growing career, Sapp and his family are putting down deeper roots in Franklin, Tennessee. Alongside his work in music production, the family is currently in the process of building a new home.

“Our big family goal right now is to get our house built by the end of the year,” said Sapp. “My wife and I bought some land about two years ago and are being intentional about making this project come to life. We have three girls, ages 13, 11, and five, and a nine year old son, so creating a space all of us can call home is important. Although a little daunting, I’m excited to get to work.”

As he looks ahead to 2026, Sapp’s work continues to be recognized across the industry. His nominations include a 2020 Grammy Award for Tauren Wells’ “Famous For,” recognized for Best Contemporary Christian Performance/Song. His accolades include multiple Dove Awards, such as Producer of the Year (2021), Pop/Contemporary Song of the Year (“Famous For,” 2021), and Spanish Language Recorded Song of the Year (“Stories on Stories,” 2024).

With a strong foundation already in place, the path forward is bright. We look forward to seeing how God continues to shape Sapp’s journey, both professionally and personally.

Want to stay up-to-date with his current projects? Follow Jordan Sapp on Instagram: @jsappmusic

“Serving people is driven by my faith,” said Tunning. “My professors and resident assistant at Malone modeled what it means to serve others with humility and purpose. The lessons I learned about integrating faith and service have guided me throughout my career, and I’ve tried to carry that same blend of excellence and Christ-centered compassion into my work.” 

As a social worker, cultivating a work ethic rooted in compassion and healing requires deep reflection, challenge, and critical thought. In moments when hope feels stalled by the complexities of the field, Tunning finds strength in remembering God’s unwavering grace—an anchor amid the ever-changing circumstances of the care she is called to provide.

“Staying hopeful when the work gets hard is one of the biggest challenges in this field,” said Tunning. “The lessons I carry forward—listening deeply, leading with empathy, and staying grounded in faith—remind me that true leadership is about service. Those values, rooted in my Malone experience and my career, continue to shape how I lead with hope and resilience in my new role as chief operating officer.”

Over time, the demands of leadership have deepened Tunning’s understanding of what it means to serve with both conviction and grace. Her experiences have not only shaped how she leads, but also how she reflects on the shared calling of colleagues – and future colleagues–  who work in social services.

“Embrace every opportunity to learn—both in and beyond the classroom,” said Tunning. “This work requires empathy, patience, and resilience. Take your field and volunteer experiences seriously, listen well, and never lose sight of the humanity in every situation. Let your faith guide your purpose and trust that each experience, even the hard ones, is preparing you to make a lasting difference.”

“As an amphibian and reptile conservation researcher, my role is to facilitate the conservation and recovery of Ohio’s threatened and endangered amphibian and reptile species through research, direct conservation action, and collaborating with other researchers,” said Sockman. “My role at Ohio State has allowed me to participate in education outreach through speaking engagements taking on the role as co-lead for the Outreach and Communications Task Team of Midwest Partners in Amphibian and Reptile Conservation. Not all conservation occurs in the field working directly with wildlife, as a good portion of my time is spent performing statistical analysis and reporting on data we collected. This allows us to make informed management/conservation action suggestions and guide future research. All research that I perform is under proper local, state, and federal permits with strict adherence to protocols.”

Brick by brick, Sockman’s research of endangered species plays a factor in developing solutions to save these animals. He and his team work diligently to understand ideas such as environmental, human development, and other threats to a species that challenge long-term viability. Once threats are determined, the road to recovery begins.

“One of our exciting recovery programs is our Eastern Hellbender head-start program,” said Sockman. “These salamanders require clear, quick moving, cool rivers/streams making them indicators of healthy waterways; however, the loss of forest along rivers and other threats have impacted their viability long-term. This is where the head-start program helps.”

The program is a collaboration led by the Ohio Hellbender Partnership which includes universities, environmental organizations, governmental organizations, and several Ohio zoos and aquariums.

“Since I joined the program, I’ve had the privilege of collecting eggs and later releasing juvenile hellbenders back into their environment while monitoring populations statewide with my supervisor. Last year marked an exciting milestone in Ohio. For the first time, a zoo-raised hellbender was found in the wild with his clutch of eggs signifying that he not only survived and grew since release, but successfully reproduced in the wild!”

Like the skills needed to foster the care for wildlife, Sockman is no stranger to stepping into leadership roles and taking action. As a student at Malone, he was a resident assistant, and assistant resident director in Haviland Hall. When he wasn’t focused on his studies, Sockman spent his time in the Malone Zoo caring for the animals and making memories with his classmates and professors.

“I remember the words of Dr. Courter detailing stewardship using two Hebrew words ‘abad’ meaning to serve—meet the needs of a garden so it will persist and flourish and ‘shamar’ meaning to keep—in a loving, caring, and sustaining manner like a parent. Today, that seems to define how I strive to conserve wildlife. Secondly, Kristen Beck reminded me that, when working with animals, ‘you can never know what is abnormal until you know what is normal.’ This phrase spurred me to always invest in understanding wildlife from life history to individual behavior.”

This wisdom from Sockman’s professors and the mentorship he experienced from others on campus, has shaped who he is today.

“When I think about my time at Malone, there is no more defining word than ‘community,’” he said. “Whether it was the support of professors to develop research projects, the residence life team encouraging personal growth, or an upperclassmen group willing to teach a young Zoo and Wildlife Biology student the ropes in the on-campus Malone Zoo; it was people investing in others that set my Malone experience apart. Thinking about my friends and classmates, I made incredible friends at Malone who have transformed into a support system that celebrates and motivates where I am now in my career.”

At Malone, Savage grew and was challenged as a result of the University’s commitment to integrate faith and learning. Inspired, and eager to share the Gospel, Savage has since continued a robust Christ-centered career as a pastor, providing oversight for a missions-sending agency, serving as the Director of Multiplication for the EFC-ER, and now as professor of Theology and affiliate professor of Quaker Studies at Barclay College, a Quaker college in Haviland, Kansas.

“Malone helped me to think more holistically about my faith and the ways it interacts with all areas of life and every intellectual pursuit,” said Savage. “I was challenged at Malone to love God with heart and mind by professors who were both scholars and warm-hearted followers of Jesus. I was also encouraged to ask difficult questions about my faith by fellow students who were pursuing an authentic life in Christ alongside me. Malone played an integral role in helping to prepare me for a life of service and ministry.”

When reflecting on his time at Malone, Savage also experiences moments where unfailing faith rejoices in both fun and challenging times. He credits his longtime Malone friends, who he made cherished memories with, for these important lessons on faith.

“Without question, the best part about my years at Malone were the friendships that I made and the great people who became part of my life,” said Savage. “I have fond memories of life in upper and lower Penn, intramural football games, sled-riding down the big hill, and epic capture-the-flag battles with other floors. I remember lots of trips to Milk and Honey for ice cream, Celebration worship in The Barn, and praying together as students amidst the confusion and uncertainty of September 11th. They were full years with a lot of joy as well as some genuine challenges. I remain exceedingly grateful for the years I spent at Malone.”

Savage continues to lead by educating the Christian thinkers of the next generation, at Barclay College.

“Over the years, I’ve been privileged to live out that sense of calling in several diverse ways,” said Savage. “Serving as a pastor in local churches, helping to provide oversight for a missions-sending agency, offering leadership as a denominational ministry director, and now teaching students as a professor at a Christian college. I am really looking forward to the opportunity I have in this role to invest in the lives of students and help prepare them for ‘effective Christian life, service, and leadership’ at Barclay. My goal is to serve them well and display the beauty, truth, and goodness of Jesus in and outside of the classroom.”

Today, equipped with 43 years of Malone-infused leadership and counting, the Hartville Elevator Company continues to excel as a lawn and garden supply store. The company prides itself in old-fashioned service—offering a helping hand to provide products to care for homes, yards, farms, and animals. 

“Ed and I would like to thank the community for all their support for these past 43 years,” Wellspring said in an article published by the Hartville News. “We’ve enjoyed our interactions with local businesses, farmers, employees, and the public. We always took their trust in us seriously and tried to live up to their expectations.” 

Wellspring graduated from Malone College with a degree in Business Administration. His leadership experience at Malone and during his time as owner of the Hartville Elevator Company has not gone unnoticed. In February of 2024, he was named recipient of the Legacy Award presented by Governor Mike Dewine, and Lieutenant Governor Jon Husted. A prestigious award from the State of Ohio that highlights an individual’s “dedication to making a positive difference in the community, and Ohio, a better place to live, work and raise a family.” 

And now, this Malone legacy extends into new ownership through the leadership of Christian Ramsburg. A longtime customer who developed a meaningful relationship with Wellspring.  

“In 2018 my mom and I asked the Elevator about making a custom non-GMO poultry and hog feed for our farm, Harmon Creek Farms,” said Ramsburg. “Over the next 4-5 years, I became their biggest feed customer. I knew Craig and Ed had been trying to find a buyer, and I was worried about their uncertain future and its impact on my feed source. Others suggested I look into purchasing the business around 2021-22, but I didn’t seriously consider it until late summer of 2023 upon my dad’s recommendation when I was in a better position to take on the endeavor. I approached Craig in late August, and over the next few months we worked out a deal which closed in November 2023.”

Ramsburg graduated from ����Vlog with a degree in Business Administration. Together, the Malone legacy at the Hartville Elevator continues a living example of the Malone mission, “To provide students with an education based on biblical faith to develop men and women in intellectual maturity, wisdom, and Christian faith who are committed to serving the Church, community, and world.” 

Chuck was one of Canton’s first paramedics, completing his certification in 1976 and maintaining it throughout his career. He also worked for a private ambulance company and Aultman Hospital as a phlebotomist, moving up into a supervisory role at the Aultman Blood Center. He was responsible for setting up blood mobiles, among other responsibilities.

With more time and experience, Chuck reached the ranks of master sergeant and first sergeant in the U.S. Army Reserve. During Operation Desert Storm, he was activated at Fort Lee, assisting in their hospital since their troops were deployed overseas. There, he volunteered to run blood drives and led the establishment of a blood donor center for use in the war. He continued to serve in the Reserves until retiring from military service in 1993.

By God’s grace and through his extensive training, Chuck played a role in saving many lives over the years, even resulting in an award from a local hospital for his service to the Canton Fire Department. There, Chuck reached the rank of captain and often served as acting battalion chief for more than ten years. His career on the firefighting force totaled 37 years, culminating with his retirement in 2012. Even after retiring from the fire department, Chuck continued working for Aultman until 2016.

With the hands of a first responder and the heart of a lay minister, Chuck volunteered with the Red Cross for more than 45 years, on their Disaster Action Team, at first aid stations, as a smoke alarm installer, and on their executive board. On multiple occasions, he traveled overseas for missions work in medical, construction, and teaching settings, including locations in Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, and the Dominican Republic. He also did multiple service projects and urban trips stateside, often traveling to New York. Over the years, he also served with organizations like Young Life, Habitat for Humanity, and Youth with a Mission; there is a special place in Chuck’s heart for helping young people come to know and love Jesus Christ.

At his home church, Canton First Friends, not only has Chuck has ministered as an elder and trustee, but he also served the body of Christ through the Missions Team, the Marriage & Family Team, and as a marriage mentor. For the Evangelical Friends Church- Eastern Region (EFC-ER), he currently serves on the Oversight Board.

Goldy will be honored at the Alumni Awards dinner on Friday, October 4. 

“It is a tremendous honor to join Bethany’s work serving children and families across the country and the globe. My wife and I have experienced firsthand the critical need for a support system that strengthens families through our own journey as foster parents and adopting our four beautiful children,” said Cureton. “Over the last few decades, I’ve seen the dynamic work that nonprofits can accomplish with effective strategies and structures in place that empower staff to serve well and scale mission impact. I’m passionate about the call God has given us, and I look forward to working alongside Bethany’s talented, world-class staff.”

After an extensive vetting and interview process, Bethany’s Board of Directors unanimously selected Cureton based on his decades of expertise in global corporate leadership, experience with faith-based nonprofits, and personal lived experience serving at-risk youth.

“As Bethany works to strategically scale our global reach to serve more children and families, I am confident that Keith’s expertise in business structure and experience leading national and international organizations will be a great asset for this mission,” said Interim President and CEO Bill Blacquiere. “I look forward to working with Keith and our staff to ensure a smooth transition as Bethany looks ahead to the future, impacting hundreds of thousands of lives and helping families thrive.”

“We are beyond excited to see a Malone graduate step into a leadership role for one of the most important Christian organizations in the world,” said ����Vlog President Gregory Miller. “The kind of global impact that Bethany Christian Services makes on behalf of Christ’s Kingdom is unmatched, and I am confident that Keith’s wisdom and expertise will ensure that Bethany’s mission continues to be fulfilled for years to come.” 

“I learned about Malone during my senior year of high school and was immediately excited by it,” Kylee said. “I visited campus and developed a great relationship with my admissions counselor, who later gave me a chance to work with her as a work-study student. The environment of Malone’s campus immediately brought me peace and I felt like it was right where I belonged.”

A business administration and outdoor leadership double-major, Corey was heavily involved in intramurals and Campus Crusade for Christ.

“Tanya Hershberger and Jack Harris were dedicated and supportive mentors of mine,” he said. “They were open communicators, encouraged me in my walk with Christ, and opened my eyes to various career paths.”

Kylee studied Integrated Language Arts and graduated with a 7-12 English Language Arts license. She also prepared to support her future students by serving as an RA in Fox Hall and a course assistant (CA) for Gen 100.

“Cindy Ries guided me in such beautiful ways through all four years and has continued to check in with me since graduation,” she said. “Her influence and encouragement have been instrumental in much of my professional and personal life.”

Married in 2009 and now living in Wilmington, North Carolina, the Maarschalks are adoptive parents to Seyla (7) and Myles (9), a pair of siblings who came into their lives as foster children at the ages of 2 and 4. Inside and outside their home, Corey and Kylee aim to show the love of Christ to children every day.

“I serve as the Youth Services Executive Director at the YMCA of Southeastern North Carolina,” said Corey. “We are an inclusive non-profit organization of men, women, and children joined together by a shared commitment to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility.”

Youth Services encompasses after-school programming, summer camp, preschool, sports, teen programs, and more. Each year, Youth Services impacts more than 5,000 youth in their community with more than 250 staff and 500+ volunteers. Under Corey’s leadership, programming has grown nearly 4,000%.

“Helping youth understand the holistic benefits of fitness and healthy living was ingrained in me at Malone,” he said. “By gaining the freshman 15, and the sophomore 20, through the gateway of an open buffet for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and Late Night, I learned that overindulging has consequences! I’m still not quite sure that I’ve found the right balance in all aspects of life, but I can certainly attribute an overall theme of balance to my Malone days. College life was busy between classwork, working multiple jobs, intramurals, and investing in our relationship. But as I’ve grown in my relationship with Jesus, my desire to keep perspective now starts and ends with prayer, and each day I do my best to make sure that my life is mission-focused and moving in a positive direction that glorifies Christ.”

Kylee is a National Board-Certified Teacher in her thirteenth year of teaching at New Hanover High School. She is also the yearbook adviser and lead mentor for the school, overseeing all teachers in their first three years in the profession.  

“During my time at Malone, I learned even more about the ways God connects all things together,” she said. “In my classroom, I take time to purposefully pray over each student’s name and desk before they enter on the first day and continuously aim to show the love of Christ through my instruction, even when I can’t overtly communicate my faith and beliefs. Living in the South, there are churches on every block, but not all of the children in our community know about the goodness of God yet. Corey and I both try to reflect and connect with God on how we can be vessels of His love through our daily actions and choices, and we try to share that same intention with our own children at home.”

Especially in the throes of everyday life, the Maarschalks step into each day with gratitude for their support system who covers them with prayer.

“Through our individual work, we support thousands of youth each year, and we support each other in our endeavors,” said Kylee. “We go to full-time jobs during the day, and then come home to our other full-time jobs of raising our kids and engaging in our marriage. Corey is competitive and goal-oriented, helping to lead our family well, and we feel the prayers of our loved ones as we work to make each day just a little more impactful. We want to show up, be consistent, and follow Jesus.”

Living with his brother, Bancroft balanced rigorous science studies with meaningful friendships and extracurriculars.

“We studied a lot since we were both science majors, but simple things like hanging out in the dorms were a lot of fun. We played a lot of intramural sports and even won the flag football championship, playing the final game at the Hall of Fame Field. I also met my wife at Malone—we were biochemistry lab partners, which meant spending a lot of time together.”

Bancroft, while always focused on his academics, didn’t really see himself going into medicine from the start.

“My dad is a veterinarian with his own practice, and it was my plan to join him. I shadowed my dad for over 600 hours and worked on farms, expecting to join his practice. My brother had the same plan, and we thought we’d all work together. But I felt the Lord saying that wasn’t what I was supposed to do,” he said. “After a lot of prayer, I took the MCAT even though I hadn’t completed all the coursework yet. By God’s grace, I got into medical school on my first try.”
Now in his third year of residency at “In His Image Family Medicine” in Tulsa, he serves as chief resident.

“I am currently the chief resident of our residency program. There are ten residents per class, and a couple of third-years are chosen as ‘junior faculty.’ I attend staff meetings, represent residents, and handle scheduling—if someone calls off at 4 a.m., I’m the one who has to find coverage. It’s a lot of responsibility, but very rewarding.”

His residency also led to international medical mission work.

“When the conflict in Ukraine started we began to send trips there. I was supposed to go on one of the trips, but my wife was having complications with our second pregnancy, so I decided it wasn’t the right time to go. She was on bed-rest for months, and the Lord taught us a lot about patience and trusting him through that.”

After a bit of time, the call to Ukraine remained in Bancroft’s mind.

“After our second child was born, our program’s director told me there was another trip going to Ukraine and that I should pray about it. At the time I couldn’t imagine leaving my wife and kids. However, we prayed about it and my wife told me that I should go,” said Bancroft. “After I said yes, I realized that we were going to a city that was actively being shelled, but the first week that we were there ended up being the first week that the city was not shelled which was one of the many ways God intervened and kept us safe. The goal was to partner with a lot of the churches in town to set up makeshift clinics. We had interpreters who spoke Russian, and with their help we would see people, diagnose and treat them with free medicine, and give them medical advice for the future. The churches were the only safe water supply in the city, so people would come to get water and see that there was medical care and get that as well.”

In light of a dangerous situation, Bancroft was still able to show the love of Christ to those he was treating.

“Because of the proximity to the front lines, tanks would often roll by at night rattling windows as Ukraine would reposition its troops. As a result, many of our patients asked why we would come here. We could then tell them that we felt God had called us to come help and show the love of Christ. As a result, many people were saved! But just as significant I think, Christians who were already serving there were able to see that the Body of Christ in America is deeply concerned about their well-being. Seeing and experiencing the love of Christ amongst our brothers and sisters in Ukraine was remarkable; it reminded me that the global Church transcends national boundaries and I found that deeply moving. The unity of our group, consisting of three different countries, was nothing short of miraculous.”

Whether his work brings him back to the Midwest or overseas, Bancroft is ready for the challenge.

“All of my professors at Malone pushed me really hard. The classes were academically rigorous and that helped prepare me for medical school. The foundation they laid was phenomenal. All of my friends who went on to medical school would say the same thing; we all felt very prepared.”