Faculty


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Tonya Allen, 2023. Adjunct Faculty. Bachelor of Arts, Drake University, 1995. Master of Social Work, University of MN-Twin Cities, 1999. Education Specialist, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 2015.

Linda Anderson, 1990. Professor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1981. M.P.H. in Public Health Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1989. D.N.P., University of Minnesota, 2010.

Eric Asante, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. Doctor of Business Administration - Finance, Walden University, 2017. Master of Business Administration - Risk Management, Walden University, 2013.

Dave Aune, 2014. Adjunct Instructor. BS, Accounting, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, 1978. Executive MBA, Finance, Argosy University Twin Cities, 2013.

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Lori Ballantyne, 2011. Adjunct Instructor. M.A. in Nursing, Bethel University, 2011. Leadership in Health Information Technology for Health Professionals Certificate, University of Minnesota, 2012. BSN, Metropolitan State University, 2008. AD in Nursing, St. Catherine's University, 2005. Post-Master's DNP, University of Minnesota, 2016.

Kristina Barkey, September 2020. Adjunct Professor. Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Bethel University, 1985. Master of Science in Nursing-Education, Capella University, 2018.

Andrew Barrett-Bettcher, 2016. Adjunct Faculty. Bachelor of Aerospace Engineering, University of Minnesota, Institue of Technology, 1993. Master of Business Administration - Market Research, University of St. Thomas, Opus College of Business, 2000.

L. Paul Bernard, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. PhD, Capella University, 2020. MA Clinical Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, 1996.

Zachariah Berry, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. B.A., Bethel University, 2015. M.A., University of Chicago, 2017. M.S., Cornell University, 2020.

Emily Blackmer, 2021. Associate Program Director. B.S.W. in Social Work, Azusa Pacific University, 2007. M.S.W. in Social Work, Azusa Pacific University, 2013.

Cheryl Bostrom, 1995. Adjunct Assistant Professor. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Regent University, 2020. Ed.D., Bethel University, 2007. M.A., Bethel University, 2005. B.S., Northwestern University-Saint Paul, 1997.

Robert Brock, 2019. Adjunct Instructor. Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry, University of Minnesota - College of Biological Sciences, 1999. Master of Business Administration - Marketing, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, 2013.

Gus Broman, 2005. Adjunct Professor. BA in Communication, Bethel University, 1992. Masters of Business Administration, University of St. Thomas, 2000.

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Cara Cardoso, 2021. Adjunct. B.A. in Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 2009. M.A./Ed.S. in School Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2011.

Craig Case, 2006. Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries. B.A. in English Literature, University of Minnesota, 1992. M.Div. in Theology, Bethel Seminary, 2000. M.A. in Christian Thought, Bethel Seminary, 2014.

Tara Cheath, 2018. Adjunct Instructor of Nursing. B.S.N. in Nursing, Metropolitan State University, 2008. M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Bethel University, 2022.

Cassie Clabaugh, 2020. Instructor of Nursing. Bachelor's of Science in Nursing, Bethel University, 2016. Master's in Nursing Education, Western Govenors Univeristy, 2020.

Melanie Cole, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. BA in Christian Ministry, Seattle Pacific University, 2005. MA in Ministry Leadership with Emphasis in Spiritual Formation, George Fox Evangelical Seminary, 2017. Doctoral Candidate, Bethel Seminary, Current.

Michael Crawford, 2020. Adjunct Faculty Instructor. M.A. Ministry Practice, Bethel Seminary, 2015.

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Nikki Daniels, 1989. Program Director, Faculty. B.A. in Sociology, Trinity College, 1973. M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 1997.

Julie De Haan, 2011. Professor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, Calvin College, 1988. M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Walden University, 2009. Ed.D. in Higher Education, Bethel University, 2021.

George Dierberger, 2010. Adjunct Instructor. B.A., University of Minnesota, 1979. Ed.D, University of St. Thomas, 2006. M.A. in International Management, University of St. Thomas, 1996. MBA, University of St. Thomas, 1989.

Bekki Drewlo, 2015. Adjunct Instructor in Nursing. BSN, Pittsburg State University, 1994. MPA, University of North Dakota, 2013.

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David Edgerton Jr, 2017. Adjunct Instructor. MBA, Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota, 2005. BS in Electrical Engineering, North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University, 1995.

Nathan Elliott, 2013. Teaching Partner. Master of Arts in Education K-12, Bethel University, 2012. Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education, Bethel University, 2008.

Teresa Emenecker, 2023. Adjunct instructor. B.S.N. in Nursing, Arizona State University, 2000. M.S.N. in Nursing, Grand Canyon University, 2015.

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Colleen Feldman, 2023. Adjunct Faculty. BA, Bethel University, 1977. MSE, Certification in School Psychology, University of Wisconsin, River Falls, 1989. Ed.D, Bethel University, 2015.

Joel Frederickson, 1996. Associate Dean of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation. B.A. in Psychology, Bethel College, 1989. M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1992. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology/Social Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1997.

Tori Furlong, 2020. Instructor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, Bethel University, 2015. M.S.N. in Nursing Education, Colorado Christian University, 2022.

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Bethany Gerdin, 2013. Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, Bethel University, 2007. Ph.D. in Nursing, University of Minnesota, 2015.

Laura Gilbertson, 2005. Program Director. B.A., University of Minnesota, 2000. M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2005.

Janiece Gray, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. B.S. in Social Work, Bethel University, 1997. M.H.A., University of Minnesota, 2001.

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Raymon Hanson, 2001. Adjunct Instructor in Christian Ministries. B.A., University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 1985. M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 1989. Ph.D., Luther Seminary, 2013.

Samuel Hintz, 2021. Adjunct Professor. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2013.

Hoyte Hoyte, 2022. Adjunct instructor. Doctor of Philosophy - Curriculum and Instruction - Mathematics, Florida International University, 2017. Education Specialist, Florida International University, 2013. Master of Science - Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1980. Bachelor of Science - Mathematics and Computer and Information Science, The Ohio State University, 1979.

(Lily) Xiaoqing Huang, 2018. Adjunct Instructor. B.S. in Mathematics Education, Guangxi Normal University, China, 1994. M.S. in Applied Mathematics, Guangxi University, China, 2003. M.B.A., University of Northwestern-St. Paul, 2017.

Krystal Humphreys, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. in Psychology, Texas Tech University, 2007. B.A. in Dance, Texas Tech University, 2017. M.Ed. in Counselor Education, Texas Tech University, 2013. Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervison, Texas Tech University, 2017.

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Paul Ives, 2008. Adjunct Professor of Business. B.A. in Secondary Teaching, History, Briar-Cliff University, 2001. M.B.A., Cardinal Stritch University, 2008.

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Jeff Jacob, 2007. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Economics, St. Stephen's College, Delhi University, India, 1997. M.A. in Economics, Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University, India., 1999. M.A. in Economics, Southern Methodist University, 2003. Ph.D. in Economics, Southern Methodist University, 2006.

Kevin Johnson, 2014. Adjunct Instructor. B.S., Bethel University, 1994. M.A., Bethel University, 2008.

Rachel Jorgensen, 2017. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Education, Augsburg College, 2004. M.A. in Special Education, E/BD and SLD, Augsburg College, 2006.

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Peter Kapsner, 2002. Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries. B.S., Bethel College, 1994. M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2000. Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 2012.

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Judith Landrum, 2004. Dean of Education, Christian Ministries, and Associate Programs. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1996. M.A., Fort Hays State University, 1984. BS.Ed., University of Missouri-Columbia, 1980.

Erica Lehner, 2018. Adjunct. BS Education, University of Wisconsin_LaCrosse, 1996. MA ESL, Hamline University, 2011.

Minyoung Lim, 2021. Assistant Professor of Social Work. M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Pittsburgh, 2014. Ph.D. in Social Work, Indiana University, 2022.

Bradley Lind, 2019. Adjunct Instructor of Nursing. B.A. in Biology, Concordia College, 1981. B.S. in Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1996. M.S. in Nursing Education, University of North Dakota, 2017.

Mary Lindell, 2015. . M.A. in Education and Human Development, George Washington University, 1992. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2013.

Helen Nazarian Lole, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. B.S.W., Azusa Pacific University, 2009. M.S.W., Arizona State University, 2010. J.D., University of La Verne College of Law, 2020.

Amie Lorence Grubidge, 2016. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Communication Studies, Bethel University, 2012. M.A. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2013.

Keith Loy, 2022. Adjunct Professor. Bachelors of Arts, Psychology, Dakota Wesleyan University, 1994. Masters of Divinity, Theological Studies, Briercrest Biblical Seminary, 2004. Doctorate of Ministry, Emphasis in Missional Leadership, Sioux Falls Seminary, 2014.

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Phillip Martin, 2020. Adjunct Faculty Instructor. Bachelor of Arts, Bethel University, 2010. Master of Arts, University of Minnesota, 2013.

Jenna Meese, 2016. Adjunct Faculty. BA in Psychology, Bethel University, 2009. MA in Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, 2011. MA in Human Resource Management, Concordia University - St. Paul, 2019.

Kimberley Meyer, 1997. Associate Professor of Nursing. B.A. in Nursing, College of St. Catherine, 1979. M.S.N. in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1987. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, 2004.

Shawn Meyer, 2021. Adjunct Nursing Faculty. Associate Degree Science of Nursing, Presentation College, 1989. Bachelor's Degree in Science of Nursing, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 2010. Master's Degree: Nurse Educator, Minnesota State University Moorhead, 2014.

Mary Michener, 2012. Associate Professor. B.S. in Child/Adolescent Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1992. Ed.D. in Work, Community, and Family, University of Minnesota, 2002.

Maia Miller, 2014. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. English Literature, University of MN- Twin Cities, 2005. M.A. Special Education (LD & E/BD), Bethel University, 2007. Autism License, University of St. Thomas, 2007. Developmental/Cognitive Disorders License, St. Cloud State University, 2009. Work-Based Learning License, Bethel University, 2016.

Bernita Missal, 2002. Professor of Nursing Emerita. RN, Methodist-Kahler School of Nursing, 1968. B.S., Moody Bible Institute, 1975. M.A., Wheaton Graduate School, 1983. M.P.H., University of Minnesota, 1989. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2003.

Shawn Moore, 2010. Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries. B.S.Min., Northwestern College, 1991. M.A.G.C.S., Bethel Seminary, 2004.

Joe Moussa, 2020. Business Adjunct Instructor. Master of Business Administration – Accounting Emphasis, Touro University Worldwide, 2013.

Jan Mrozinski, 2016. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. in Individual/Family Studies, Kent State University, 1993. M.A. in Professional Counseling, Colorado Christian University, 1997. M.Ed. in Emotionally and Behaviorally Disordered, Specific Learning Disabilities, Bethel University, 2003.

Alicia Murphy, 2020. Adjunct Faculty. BSN, Augustana University, 1999. MSN, Walden University, 2013. DNP, American Sentinel University, 2017.

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Brad Nauman, 2011. Adjunct Instructor. B.A., Bethel University, 1982. M.A., Bethel University, 2010.

Sara Nylin, 2015. Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S.N. in Nursing, University of Nebraska, 1997. M.S.N. in Maternal/Women's Health, University of Nebraska, 2002. D.N.P., Bethel University, 2021.

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DiAnna Olsen, 2015. Adjunct. Bachelor of Arts Degree in Organizational Leadership and 78 - BS Accounting Credits, Bethel University, 2011. Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2013. Working on DBA with an emphasis in entrepreneurship and international business, Walden University, Present.

Joel Olson, 2014. Instructor. B.A. in Theatre, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1989. M.A. in Teaching, Bethel University, 2013.

Chad Osgood, 1998. Dean of Business, Leadership, Health, and Social Sciences. B.A. in Athletic Training, Bethel College, 1995. M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, South Dakota State University, 1998. Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Bethel University, 2019.

Lisa Ouren, 2016. Adjunct Professor. B.A. in Elementary Education, Northwestern University, 1997. M.A. in Special Education (Emotional Behavior Disorders and Learning Disabilities), Bethel University, 2001. License Director of Special Education, University of Minnesota, 2014.

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Jeanine Parolini, 2007. Associate Professor. B.A., Dominican University, 1983. M.B.A., Dominican University, 1991. M.A., Bethel Seminary, 2003. Ph.D., Regent University, 2007.

Eric Peterson, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. in Psychology, Bethel University, 2015. M.A. in Counseling and Psychological Services, Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 2020.

Albert Prentice, 2007. Teaching Partner. B.A. in Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, 1969. M.S. in Social Psychology, Azusa Pacific Univesity, 1971. M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary, 1999.

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Lance Radziej, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. Master of Business Administration, University of Minnesota, 2012. Master of Accountancy, University of Minnesota, 2011. Master of Business Taxation, University of Minnesota, 2010.

Kemi Rampi, 2019. Adjunct Professor. Juris Doctor, St. Thomas School of Law, 2007. Bachelor of Science (Magna Cum Laude), Southest Missouri State University, 2003.

Jerrion Richardson, 2022. Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S.W., Austin Peay State University, 2008. M.S. in Social Work, University of Tennessee, 2012.

Dan Rotach, 2000. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology. B.A., Faith Baptist Bible College, 1978. M.Div., Denver Theological Seminary, 1982. D.Min., Bethel Seminary, 1995.

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Aynsley Scheffert, 2021. Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.A. in Music, Northwestern College, 2007. M.S.W. in Clinical Social Work, University of St. Thomas, 2015. Ph.D. in Social Work, Baylor University, 2022.

Kathlene Scholljegerdes, 1998. Adjunct Faculty. Doctorate in Counseling Psychology, University of St. Thomas, 2008. Masters in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2004. Master's in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2001.

Jennifer Scott, 2002. Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies. B.A. in Youth Ministries, Bethel College, 1995. M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2002.

Janelle Shearer, 2008. Adjunct Instructor. B.S., University of Iowa, 1993. M.A., Bethel University, 2007.

Linda Shell, 2008. Teaching Partner. B.S.N., Bethel University, 2004. Masters in Nursing, Bethel University, 2008. Doctorate in Nursing Practice, University of Minnesota, 2014.

Bethany Simpson, 2019. Adjunct Faculty. B.S.N., Bethel University, 1989. M.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2007. Ed.M., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, 2014.

Debbie Solomon, 1998. Adjunct Instructor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, Bethel College, 1984. M.S. in Nursing, Metropolitan State University, 1998. D.N.P., Indiana Wesleyan University, 2019.

Andrea Sorensen, 1994. Adjunct Instructor. B.A., Bethel University, 1988. M.A., Alfred Adler Institute of Minnesota, 1994.

Krista Soria, 2016. Adjunct Faculty. Doctorate in Higher Education Policy, University of Minnesota, 2013.

Sue Steen, 1983. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing. B.A. in Nursing, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1978. M.S. in Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1982.

Michelle Steffenhagen, 2015. Teaching Partner. B.A. in Communication, Bethel University, 2003. M.S. in Mental Health Counseling, Lee University, 2007. M.S. in College Student Development, Lee University, 2014. Ed.D. in Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University, 2021.

Jim Stern, 2014. Instructor. B.S. in Life Science, Earth Science, and General Science Education, University of Minnesota, 1983. M.Ed. in Science Education, University of Minnesota, 1986.

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Mark Thorson, 1995. Associate Professor. PhD, University of Minnesota, 1987.

Jone Tiffany, 2001. Professor of Nursing. B.A. in Psychology, Metroplitan State University, 1988. B.S. in Nursing, Bethel College, 1999. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Bethel College, 2000. M.A. in Nursing Education, St. Catherine University, 2009. D.N.P., St. Catherine University, 2010.

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Pee Vululleh, 2017. Course Developer Adjunct Instructor. Ph.D, Capella university, 2016. Master, Drexel University, 2013.

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Brinn Watson, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. Ph.D - Human Development and Family Studies, Iowa State, 2009. M.S. - Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2006. B.A. - History and Political Science, University of Nebraska-Lincoln, 2005.

Molly Wickam, 2005. Program Director, Faculty. BA Business; BA Political Science, Bethel University, 1991. MBA, Northern Illinois University, 1996. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2016. Single-subject CLAD teaching credential in business education and social studies education, National University, 2002.

Kara Wicklund, 2011. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Elementary Education, B.A. in Biblical Studies, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, 2003. M. Ed, Bethel University, 2014. Ed D, Bethel University, 2021.

Amy Witt, 2007. Associate Professor. B.A. in Communication and English Writing, Concordia College, 1988. B.S. in Nursing, Spalding University, 1996. M.S. in Nursing Leadership and Management, Metropolitan State University, 2007. Ph.D. in Nursing, University of North Dakota, 2015.

Gretchen Wrobel, 1988. University Professor of Psychology. B.A. in Psychology, Hamline University, 1980. M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1984. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1990.

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Samuel Zalanga, 1999. Professor of Social Work Emeritus. B.S. in Sociology, Bayero University, Nigeria, 1986. M.S. in Sociology, Bayero University, Nigeria, 1989. M.S.C. in Sociology, University of Jos, Nigeria, 1994. Ph.D. in Sociology, University of Minnesota, 2000.

Nick Zeimet, 2021. Director of Field Education. B.A. in Family Social Science, University of Minnesota, 2003. M.S.W. in Social Work, Augsburg University, 2008.

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