Our People
Cappe Hallberg
Instructor
Now helping lead the very program from which she graduated, Cappe Hallberg's career at MSU has truly come full circle. Holding two degrees (B.S., M.S.) from the School of Human Sciences at MSU, Cappe Hallberg serves as an Instructor in Human Development and Family Science and as the Undergraduate Coordinator for the program. According to Hallberg, "The School of Human Sciences made a significant impact on me during my undergraduate years, giving me the courage to apply for internship opportunities and eventually being employed by one of the greatest hospitals in the world, Johns Hopkins Children's Center, as a Child Life Specialist". Cappe credits her mentors, specifically Dr. Jean Kizer, and other faculty in the School of Human Sciences for helping shape her career. Adds Hallberg, "To have the opportunity to now mentor students through the highs and lows of pursuing an undergraduate degree is life giving to me."
Cappe's professional teaching focus and interests include Child Development and Trauma-Informed Child Advocacy coursework as well as working with families who have experienced trauma. Her interests also include Child Life courses such as Grief and Bereavement and The Hospitalized Child. "I am enthusiastic about helping children and families navigate challenging circumstances with as little disruption to their developmental trajectory as possible. I have found that helping students connect theory to practice while becoming trauma-informed advocates for children and families has allowed me to continue my passion, impacting the Child Development and Child Life profession," says Hallberg.
Cappe is an invaluable asset to the School and has earned the respect and admiration of her students and colleagues alike. Her professional accomplishments have not gone unrecognized as she has been the recipient of the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences "Excellence in Teaching Award—Lower Division" for her undergraduate teaching prowess. She is also a Certified Child Life Specialist (CCLS), as well as a Trust-Based Relational Interventionist (TBRI) and a certified FORECAST facilitator for the School of Human Sciences' Trauma Informed Child Advocacy courses.
Outside of the work environment, Cappe is quite active around MSU and Starkville. "As a 'boy mom', I enjoy supporting my sons and cheering them on in their pursuits. My husband, Eric, and I enjoy attending MSU athletics events and other community events with our family. When given the opportunity, I enjoy mentoring adolescent girls and empowering them to believe they are uniquely made for a purpose." Cappe believes in the School of Human Sciences, MSU, and the surrounding community. Adds Hallberg, "I am a proud MSU graduate who bleeds Maroon and White. I believe that our university and our community have something to offer everyone and gives students ample opportunity to reach their goals and become connected. I have been blessed to raise my family here and am so thankful to be a part of this great university and our community."
