A

Shyla Allard, 2021. Assistant Professor of Business. B.S. in Computer Science, Speech Communications, Iowa State University, 1989. M.B.A. in Marketing, Organizational Behavior, Northwestern University, 1994.

Dawn Allen, 2014. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Elementary and Special Education, Moorhead State University, 1998. M.Ed. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2005.

B

Brad Beale, 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Music. B.A. in Music, K-12 Music Education, Luther College, 2014. M.M. in Choral Conducting, Northern Arizona University, 2018.

Lisa Bjork, 2017. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Secondary Education/Language Arts, Bethel University, M.Ed. in Special Education, Bethel University.

C

Christopher Carroll, 2010. Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Business, Bethel College, 2004. M.Ed. in Exercise Science, University of Minnesota, 2007. Ph.D. in Kinesiology-Exercise Physiology, University of Minnesota, 2013.

Christina Castañeda, 2024. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2024.

D

E

F

Drew Fernelius, 2017. Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Speech Communications/Education and Coaching, University of St. Thomas, 1993. M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary, 2000.

Penny Foore, 2014. Adjunct Instructor of General Studies. B.A. in Mathematics Education, Concordia University, 2003. M.Ed. in Educational Psychology, University of Missouri, 2015.

Roman Foore, 2018. Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Kinesiology, Texas Lutheran University, 1998.

Joel Frederickson, 1996. Professor of Psychology. 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.

G

Debra Garvey, 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Music. B.A. in Music Education, St. Olaf College, 1979. M.A. in Education, Hamline University, 2001.

Merrin Guice Gill, 2019. Associate Professor of Music. B.A. in Voice Performance, Spelman College, 2002. M.M. in Choral Conducting, Rutgers University, 2004. D.M.A. in Choral Conducting, University of Wisconsin, 2009.

H

Alyssa Hamre Kontak, 2014. Associate Professor of Physics. B.S. in Physics, Wheaton College, 2008. M.S. in Physics, University of Minnesota, 2011.

Jon Herbrechtsmeyer, 2002. Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Business, Organizational Management, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1992. M.S. in Physical Education, Sport Management, Wayne State College, 1994.

I

J

Anna Johnson, 2025. Associate Professor of Psychological Sciences. B.A. in Psychology, Biology, St. Olaf College, 2008. M.A. in Developmental Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2010. Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2013.

K

Peter Kapsner, 2002. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Biblical and Theological Studies. B.S., Bethel College, 1994. M.Div., Bethel Seminary, 2000. Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, 2012.

Peggy Kendall, 1999. Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. in Communication, Bethel College, 1983. M.A. in Education, University of St. Thomas, 1988. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, St. Mary's University, 1997. Ph.D. in Communication, University of Minnesota, 2004.

Evelyn Kim, 2024. Adjunct Instructor of Art and Design. B.F.A. in Ceramics, University of Minnesota, 2014. M.A. in Ceramic Design, Staffordshire University, 2020.

L

Katie Lane, 2016. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Communication, Bethel University, 2009. M.Ed. in Student Affairs, Regent University, 2016.

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

Bethany Lundgren, 2022. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Secondary Education- Social Studies and History, Bethel University, 2008. 

M

Glenn Morehouse Olson, 2019. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.F.A., Stephens College, 1987. M.A.T., Bethel University, 2005.

N

Ruth Nelson, 2001. Professor of Psychology. B.A. in Psychology, Third-World Studies, Bethel College, 1996. M.A. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 1998. Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2002.

O

Alicia Ochs, 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Psychology. B.A. in Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2000. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2007.

Bethany Opsata, 2001. Associate Professor of Business. B.A. in Business, Bethel College, 1993. M.A. in Human Resources and Industrial Relations, University of Minnesota, 2000. Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota, 2020.

P

Q

Leah Qubty, 2022. Assistant Professor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Food/Nutrition/Dietetics and Biology, Concordia College, 2010. M.S. in Applied Nutrition, Northeastern University, 2017. D.C.N., University of North Florida, 2022.

R

Jaran Roste, 2021. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Social Studies Education, Business, and Political Science, Bethel University, 2021.

S

Christopher Shofner, 2021. Associate Professor of Communication Studies. B.A. in Mass Media, Henderson State University, 2005. M.F.A. in Electronic Art, University of Cincinnati, 2008.

Michelle Steffenhagen, 2015. Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies. 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.

Tavian Swanson, 2025. Adjunct Instructor of General Education. B.A. in Physical and Health Education, Bethel University, 2020.

T

Becki Tate, 2017. Adjunct Instructor of American Sign Language. B.A. in Elementary Education, Pre-primary, Bethel College, 2003. M.A. in Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, University of Minnesota, 2005.

Brady Tongen, 2021. Adjunct Instructor of BUILD. B.A. in Communication, Bethel University, 2020.

U

V

Geri Von Grey, 2012. Associate Professor of Education. B.A. in Psychology, Elementary Education, Bethel College, 1992. M.A. in Clinical Counseling Psychology, Bethel College, 1997. Ph.D. in Elementary Education, University of Minnesota, 2022.

W

Jeffrey Wetzig, 2000. Professor of Art. B.A. in Art, Bethel College, 1992. M.F.A. in Painting and Drawing, Brooklyn College, 1994.

Stephen Whiting, 2006. Associate Professor of Business. B.S. in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, North Dakota State University, 1988. M.S. in Engineering Management, University of Dayton, 1994. M.A. in Pastoral Counseling, Minnesota Graduate School of Theology, 2003. M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2007.

Jodi Wolkerstorfer, 2015. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Health Education K-12, Bethel University, 1995. M.A. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2010.

X

Y

Z