Kay Furnish
Kay Furnish
Assistant Lecturer of Elementary Education

Phone:765-285-3495

Fax:765-285-8793

Room:TC 358


About Kay Furnish

Kay Furnish brings a wealth of experience to her role, with a teaching career that began in 2011. Her instructional background spans diverse settings, from a rural school district to Burris Laboratory School at Ball State University. She has extensive experience with students across multiple elementary grade levels.

As a dedicated member of her professional community, Mrs. Furnish actively contributes to academic committees and fosters strong connections between schools and the community. Her commitment to continuous learning and professional growth is evident in her ongoing participation in professional development and continuous learning.

Mrs. Furnish's personal experience as an Indiana foster parent further fuels her passion for meeting the unique needs of children in the state. She is deeply committed to preparing preservice educators to be well-equipped and effective teachers who can serve all learners, driven by a profound passion for helping children learn and thrive.

Professional Experience

Instructor

Elementary Teacher

Education

M. S. Elementary Education/ Literacy
Ball State University, 2024

B.S. Elementary Education (K-6)/Reading
Purdue University, West Lafayette, 2010

Presentations

Furnish, K. and Dotson, M. (2022, November 20-21). The Power of Play [Video Presentation]. Indiana Association of School Principals, Indianapolis, IN.

Areas of Expertise/Licensure

Literacy


Course Schedule
Course No. Term Level Hours Location
Education in a Democratic Society [syllabus] EDEL 100.001 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 3.0 Lecture
Education in a Democratic Society [syllabus] EDEL 100.002 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 3 Lecture
Student Teaching: Elementary [syllabus] EDEL 463.016 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 6 Experiential
Student Teaching: Elementary [syllabus] EDEL 464.009 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 6 Experiential
Student Teaching: Elementary [syllabus] EDEL 465.010 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 6 Experiential
Reading and Language Arts Instruction in the Elementary Classroom [syllabus] EDRD 300.002 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 3.0 Experiential
Early Literacy Development [syllabus] EDRD 615.811 Spring 2026 Graduate 3.0 Online (Asynchronous)
Student Teaching: Mild Disabilities [syllabus] SPCE 489.009 Spring 2026 Undergraduate 6 Experiential