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

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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.

Katie Bonawitz, 2007. Professor of Special Education. B.S., St. Cloud State University, 1996. M.Ed. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2005. Ed.D. in Special Education Administration, Bethel University, 2013.

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

Justin Byers, 2004. Adjunct Associate Professor of Applied Health Sciences. B.S. in Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin, 1998. M.S. in Human Performance-Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin, 2002.

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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.

David Crittenden, 1988. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Music and Private Lesson Instructor in Guitar. B.M. in Music, University of Georgia, 1974. M.M. in Music, Ball State University, 1982. D.M.A. in Music, University of Georgia, 1996.

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Kendall Engelke Davis, 2008. Adjunct Instructor of General Studies. B.A. in Elementary Education, Bethel University, 2007. M.Ed. in Education K-12, Bethel University, 2011.

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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.

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.

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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.

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

Misty Harper-Anderson, 2022. Adjunct Instructor for BUILD. B.A. in Christian Studies, Grand Canyon University, 2016. M.Div., Grand Canyon Theological Seminary, 2020.

Kayla Hokanson, 2023. Adjunct Instructor for BUILD, B.A. in Communication, Bethel University, 2022.

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.

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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.

Megan Kirchoff, 2011. Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences. B.A. in Human Environmental Studies, University of Missouri, 2009. M.Ed. in Sports Management, University of Minnesota, 2010.

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Nicole Lambrecht, 2021. Adjunct Instructor of Music. B.F.A. in K-12 Choral Music Education, University of Wisconsin, 2012. M.M. in Music Education with Conducting, Colorado State University, 2019.

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

Olivia Lavin, 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Communication Studies. B.A. in Communication Studies, Bethel University, 2020. M.S. in Communication Studies, Texas Christian University, 2022.

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Michael McElroy, 2019. Adjunct Instructor of Applied Health Sciences. B.S. in Education, Southern Illinois Unversity, 2012. M.A. in Education, University of Minnesota, 2015.

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Cheryl Oie, 1999. Adjunct Instructor of Voice. B.Mus. in Vocal Performance/Piano, Wheaton College, 1977. M.M. in Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota, 1998.

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.

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John Povolny, 2011. Adjunct Instructor of Music. B.A. in Music, Luther College, 2003. M.M. in Music, University of Minnesota, 2008.

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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.

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

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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.

Kevin Shull, 1997. Adjunct Instructor of Music. B.A. in Music Education, University of Kansas, 1987. M.M. in Music Ministry, Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, 1996.

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.

Kenneth Steinbach, 2001. University Professor of Art. B.A. in Studio Art, Bethel College, 1983. M.F.A. in Sculpture, Cranbrook Academy of Art, 1986.

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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.

Steven Thompson, 2002. Professor of Music. B.M. in Education, Wheaton College, 1975. M.M. in Trumpet Performance, Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, 1981. D.A. in Instrumental Conducting and Trumpet Performance, University of Northern Colorado, 2001.

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

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Jonathan Veenker, 1988. Associate Professor of Music and Theatre Emeritus. B.A. in Music Education and Applied Performance, Bethel University, 1984. M.M. in Vocal Performance, University of Minnesota, 1987. Ph.D. in Music Theory and Composition, University of Minnesota, 1993.

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.

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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.

Scott Winter, 2014. Professor of Journalism. B.A. in English, University of North Dakota, 1992. M.A. in Creative Writing, University of Nebraska, 2007. Ph.D. in Creative Writing, University of Nebraska, 2018.

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.

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