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Ferrahs Abdelbaset, 2022. Faculty. DC, Logan University, 2008.

Tonya Allen, 2022. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in History, Drake University, 1995. M.S.W., University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1999. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University-Moorhead, 2023.

Israel Alvarado, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. B.S in Chemistry, California State University, 2006. Ph.D. in Biology, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 2015.

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Diane Banigo, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. B.A.N., St. Scholastica, 2001. M.S., University of Minnesota, 2005. D.N.P., St. Catherine's University, 2019.

Lisa Bekemeyer, 2001. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in French, University of Notre Dame, 1994. M.Ed. in Second Language and Cultures, University of Minnesota, 1996.

John Bergeland, 2005. Adjunct Professor and Thesis Advisor. B.A. in Elementary Education, French, Concordia College, 1991. M.Ed. in Middle School Education, Bethel University, 1997.

Neil Best, 2021. Adjunct Instructor of Education. Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2017.

Emily Blackmer, 2021. Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.S.W. in Social Work, Azusa Pacific University, 2007. M.S.W. in Social Work, Azusa Pacific University, 2013.

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

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

Greg Bourland, 2006. Instructor. M.B.A., University of St. Thomas, 2001.

Mauvalyn Bowen, 2017. Professor. B.Ed. in Business Studies, University of Technology, Jamaica, 1994. M.S. in Workforce Education and Development, Southern Illinois University, 1998. Ph.D. in Business and Industry Education, University of Minnesota, 2008.

Abigail Brubaker, 2025. Assistant Professor of Physician Assisting. B.S. in Human Biology, Biola University, 2017. M.S. in Physician Assistant, Bethel University, 2019.

Joni Burgin-Hartshorn, 2008. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A., Luther College, 1979. M.S., St. Cloud State University, 1988. Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota, 2001.

Joe Burk, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. Bachelor's Degree in Animal Ecology, Iowa State University, 1996. Master's Degree in Natural Science and Environmental Education, Hamline University, 2006. PhD in K-12 Leadership, Capella University, 2010.

Jason Byers, 2020. Adjunct Faculty. MD, University of Minnesota, 2004.

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Meg Cavalier, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. in Elementary and Middle School Science, Bethel University, 2005. M.A. in K-12 Education, Bethel University, 2008. Ed.D. in Education Administration, Bethel University, 2013.

Nicole Centanni, 2005. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Elementary Education, Judson University, 2003. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2009.

Kelsey Chavalas, LICSW, 2023. Adjunct Professor. B.S.W., Bethel University, 2017. M.S.W., University of Minnesota, 2020.

Kari Christensen, 2012. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in French, Secondary Education, and Accounting, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1985. M.Ed. in Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University, 2009. Sixth Year Certificate in K-12 Principalship, St. Cloud State University, 2014. Doctoral Candidate in Educational Leadership, St. Cloud State University, 2015 - in process.

Renee Clark, 2017. Assistant Professor. B.S. in Nursing, Seattle Pacific University, 2005. M.S.N. in Nurse-Midwifery, Frontier Nursing University, 2014. D.N.P., Frontier Nursing University, 2021.

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Dawn Dahlgren-Roemmich, 2017. Clinical Director. B.S.N., Concordia College, 1999. M.S., University of MInnesota, 2003. D.N.P., Bethel University, 2023.

Jolyn Dahlvig, 2018. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.S.W., Pacific Lutheran University, 1993. M.A. of Interdisciplinary Study: College Student Services Administration, Adult Education, Gender Studies, Oregon State University, 2006. Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2011.

Jessica Daniels, 2015. Professor of Education. B.A. in History, Westmont College, 2003. M.A. in Teaching, Bethel University, 2006. M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2008. Ph.D. in Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2015.

Nikki Daniels, 1989. Associate Professor in Organizational Leadership Emerita. B.A. in Sociology, Trinity College, 1973. M.A. in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 1997.

Leona Derden, 2014. Adjunct Professor. BA, Eastern Illinois University, 1986. MAT, St. Thomas University, 1999. K-12 Administration License, St, Mary's University, 2002.

William Derden, 2019. Adjunct Professor. B.A. in Criminal Justice, Governors State University, 2001. M.A. in Special Education/Emotional Behavioral, University of St. Thomas, 2004. Ed.S. in K-12 Administration, University of St. Thomas, 2007. Ed.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2019.

Jamie Dolieslager, 2000. Associate Professor of Human Kinetics and Applied Health Sciences, Athletic Trainer Emerita. B.S. in Exercise Science, Buena Vista University, 1997. M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Emporia State University, 1999.

Taneesha Douglas, 2023. Associate Professor. B.S.N., Tennessee State University, 2003. M.B.A., University of Phoenix, 2006. M.S.N. in Nurse Midwifery, Vanderbilt University, 2010.

Neal Dutton, 1980. Associate Professor of Human Kinetics and Applied Health Science. B.A.Ed. in Physical Education, Eastern Washington University, 1979. M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, South Dakota State University, 1980.

Eydie Dyke-Shypulski, 2015. . B.A. in English Literature, Asbury University, 1993. M.S.W., St. Louis University, 1997. D.Min. in Global and Contextual Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2017.

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Kacia Engel, 2020. Adjunct Professor. M.D., Ross University School of Medicine, 2005.

Toni Estis, 2022. Adjunct faculty. MS-Nurse Midwifery, Bethel University, 2019.

Amy Evans, 2018. Program Director | Core Faculty | Professor of Psychology. B.A. in Psychology, Northwestern College, 1996. M.S.E. in Counselor Education, University of Wisconsin, 2000. Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Wisconsin, 2010.

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Jessica Fanberg, 2024. Adjunct Professor. BSW, Bemidji State University, 2007. MSW, St. Cloud State University, 2010. Play Therapy Certificate, Bethel University, 2023.

Jessica Fanberg, 2024. Adjunct Professor. BSW, Bemidji State University, 2007. MSW, St. Cloud State University, 2010. Play Therapy Certificate, Bethel University, 2023.

Carrissia Feaster, 2022. Faculty. MSN, Vanderbilt University, 2014. BSN, University of Michigan, 2009. BS, Eastern Michigan University, 2004.

Paul Floyd, 2005. Adjunct Faculty. J.D., William Mitchell College of Law, 1983. M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary, 1980.

Amy Fox, 2019. Adjunct Faculty - Student Teaching Supervisor, Thesis Advisor, Science Content Expert. B.S. in Biology, Bethel University, 2008. M.A. in Teaching, Hamline University, 2015.

Joel Frederickson, 1996. Adjunct Instructor 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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Cynthia Goetz, 2014. PA Program Interim Director. B.A. in Chemistry, Bemidji State University, 1985. B.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University, 1992. M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, 2001. Ed.D. - Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University, 2022.

Shannon Green, 2023. Adjunct Faculty. B.S. in Biology, Pudue University, 2013. M.S. Nutrition and Human Performance, Logan University, 2016. Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan University, 2017.

Alexis Greeves, 2010. Adjunct Professor. MA - Counseling, Gallaudet University, Washington, DC, 1999.

Karla Grenz, 2021. Adjunct Professor. MD, University of MN, 1983.

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Cindy Hansen, 2017. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Elementary Education; Bible, University of Northwestern St. Paul, 2000. M.A. in Educational Leadership, University of Illinois, 2011. Ed.D. in K-12 Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2017.

Rachel Hanus, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. BSN, University of Iowa, 2010. MSN, Bethel University, 2017.

Paige Hardy, 2020. Associate Professor of Nursing. C.N.M./M.S.N., Frontier Nursing University, 2003. D.N.P., University of Minnesota, 2021.

Tedi Anne Hasapopoulos, 2006. Adjunct Instructor. B.B.A., University of Iowa, 1979. MBA, University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management, 1984. M.Div., Bethel Theological Seminary, 2006. D.Min., Bethel Theological Seminary, 2018.

Leslie Helgerson, 2002. Program Director and Professor. B.S., University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse. M.A., Bethel University. Ph.D. in Adult and Post-secondary Education, Capella University.

Polly Hendel, 2023. Assistant Professor. M.A. of Physician Assistant Studies, Bethel University, 2016.

Jennifer Henson, 2023. Assistant Professor of Social Work. B.F.A., Abilene Christian University, 1996. M.S.W., Baylor University, 2016. Ph.D., Baylor University, 2024.

Jenny Hill, 2011. Adjunct Professor. Bachelor of Science, St. Cloud State University, 2006. Master of Science, St. Cloud State University, 2008. Doctor of Education, Bethel University, 2016.

Ryan Hovis, 2016. Teaching Partner of Counseling. B.A. in Psychology, Bethel University, 2009. M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2011. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2016.

Stephen Hunt, 2019. Instructor. B.A., Bethel College, 1985. M.A.T., University of St. Thomas, 1991. M.A.E.S.L., Hamline University, 2014.

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Jeff Jacob, 2007. Professor. 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.

Ross Jahnke, 2011. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Geography, University of Wisconsin, 2005. M.A. in Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2010. M.A. in Theology, Duke University, 2011. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2018.

Peter Jankowski, 2004. Associate Professor of Marriage and Family Therapy. B.S., Grace College, 1990. M.S., Grace Theological Seminary, 1993. M.S., Northern Illinois University, 1994. Ph.D., Texas Tech University, 1998.

Andy Johnson, 1995. Associate Professor of Psychology. B.A. in Psychology, Drury College, 1983. M.A. in Psychology, University of Notre Dame, 1987. Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology, University of Notre Dame, 1990.

Jesse Johnson, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. BA Mathematics, Bethel College, 1968. BS Mathematics, University of Minnesota, 1973. MEd Mathematics, University of Minnesota, 1977.

Kevin L. Johnson, 2017. Teaching Partner. B.A., Engineering Sciences, Dartmouth College, NA. M.B.A., Finance and Marketing, Indiana University, 1996. Ph.D., Strategy & Entrepreneurship, Indiana University, 2005.

Kristie Johnson, 2025. Adjunct Instructor of Physician Assistant Studies. B.S. in Biology, Bethel University, 2003. M.A. in Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg University, 2009.

Rachel Jorgensen, 2017. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Education, Augsburg College, 2004. M.A. in Special Education, E/BD and SLD, Augsburg College, 2006. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2025.

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Melanie Keillor, 2020. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Communications, University of Northwestern, St. Paul, 1990. B.A. in Teaching, Chapman University, 1992. M.A.Ed., Hamline University, 2007. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, 2018.

Peggy Kendall, 1999. Faculty. 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.

Jennifer Koenig Nelson, 2015. Core Faculty | Clinical Director. B.A. in Psychology, Northwestern College, 1995. M.S. in Applied Child and Family Studies - Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Northern Illinois University, 1997. Ph.D. in Child Development and Family Studies - Specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy, Purdue University, 2004.

William Kron, 2010. Adjunct Instructor. BA, University of St. Thomas, 1994. MA, College of St. Scholastica, 1998. Administrative Licensure, University of St. Mary's, 2001.

Tiana Krueger, 2022. Adjunct Professor of Social Work. B.A. in Social Work, Bethel University, 2017. M.A. in Social Work, University of Minnesota, 2020.

Mallory Kurkosky, 2023. Adjunct Professor. Bachelor's in Child Psychology, University of Minnesota, 2012. Master's in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2016.

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Michelle Langenfeld, 2007. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A., St. Cloud State University, 1976. M.Ed. in Children and Families, University of Minnesota, 1991. Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Administration, University of Minnesota, 1999.

Susan Larson, 2013. Adjunct Faculty. M.S. Speech Language Pathology, UW-Madison, 1987. M.A. Counseling, Lakeland College, 2010.

Daniel Leafblad, 2009. Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.S. in Chemistry, Bethel College, 1974. M.D., Baylor College of Medicine, 1978. Residency in Obestetrics and Gynecology, University of Minnesota.

Jason Li, 1985. Professor of Psychology Emeritus. B.A. in Biology, Northwestern University, 1978. M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1981. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Michigan State University, 1985.

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.

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.

Jonathan Lofgren, 2017. Adjunct Adjunct. BA in chemistry, U of MN-Morris, 2004.

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

Michelle Louis, 2000. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Biology, St. Olaf College, 1998. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2002. Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Azusa Pacific University, 2008.

Karin Lyon, 2022. Instructor. MA in Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2012.

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Angela Mansfield, 2019. Adjunct Professor. BA French and Afrikan Studies, Franklin & Marshall College, 1995. M.Ed. Literacy Education, University of Minnesota, 2007. PhD Education Policy and Leadership, University of Minnesota, In Progress.

Abbie Marten, 2022. Instructor of Biological Sciences. B.A. in Biology, Augustana University, 2021. M.S. in Anatomical Sciences, University of Alabama, 2022.

Peg McCormick, 2009. Professor of Education. B.A. in Liberal Arts, Metropolitan State University, 1994. M.A. in Special Education, University of Minnesota, 1996. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2009.

Molly McKinnon, 2022. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Elementary Education and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Minot State University, 2002. M.A. in Special Education, Minnesota State University- Moorhead, 2004. Ph.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Minnesota State University, 2023.

Alison Meyer, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. BSN, Bethel University, 2006. DNP, North Dakota State University, 2010.

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.

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.

Melissa Miller, 2017. Adjunct Instructor. Educational Specialist in Educational Leadership, University of Saint Thomas, 2004. Masters in Education, University of Saint Thomas, 2000. Bachelor of Arts, University of Saint Thomas, 1996.

Scott Moats, 2018. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A., University of Nebraska, 1986. M.Div., Alliance Theological Seminary, 1988. M.A., University of Minnesota, 1995. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1997. M.Ed., University of Minnesota, 1998. M.B.A., Crown College, 2021.

Scotti Moats, 2025. Assistant Provost for Student Success. Ph.D in Higher Education, University of Minnesota, 2020. MA in Higher Education, University of Minnesota, 2015. MS in Math Education, Northern Arizona University, 2022. BA in Mathematics, Bethel University, 2009.

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

Allen Mork, 2025. Adjunct instructor. B.A., Hamline University, 1984. M.D., University of Minnesota Medical School, 1988.

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.

Christina Muraski, 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Counseling. M.A. in Adlerian Counseling/Marriage and Family Therapy, Adler Graduate School, 2015.

Laurelle Myhra, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. PhD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, 2012. MS, East Carolina University, 2005. BS, North Central University, 2003.

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Judith Nagel, 2020. Adjunct Instructor of Education. Ed.D. in Education Leadership, Policy, and Administration, University of St. Thomas, 2004.

Blair Nelson, 2022. Program Director of M.S. in Medical Sciences. B.S., University of North Dakota, 1993. M.D., University of Minnesota, 1998.

Greg Nelson, 2007. Program Director. B.A., Bethel College, 1980. M.Ed., University of Minnesota, 1993. Ed.D., Bethel University, tbd.

Janet Nelson, 2011. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in K-6 Elementary Education, Bethel College, 1988. M.Ed., St. Mary's University, 1995.

Anthony Nichols, 2024. Adjunct Instructor of Counseling. M.A. in Public Affairs, University of Texas, 1992. M.A. in Latin American Studies, University of Texas, 1992. Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, Walden University, 2013.

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DiAnna Olsen, 2015. . 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.

Richard Olson, 2017. Adjunct MBA Instructor. B.A. in Business and Economics, Political Science, Bethel College, 1971. M.A. in Communications, Wheaton College, 1976. M.A. in Christian Thought, Trinity International Univeristy, 2000.

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Jeanine Parolini, 2007. MBA Program Director. B.A., Dominican University, 1983. M.B.A., Dominican University, 1991. M.A., Bethel Seminary, 2003. Ph.D., Regent University, 2007.

Craig Paulson, 2002. Professor of Educational Leadership Emeritus. B.A., Muskingum College, 1970. M.A., University of Minnesota, 1978. Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Minnesota, 1983.

Bill Paxton, 2007. Adjunct professor. B.A. Religious Studies, University of Dayton, 1975. M.S. Managemnet, Cardinal Stritch University, 1994. Ed.D. Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University, 2015.

Beth Peterson, 1982. Acting Associate Dean of Nursing. B.S., University of Illinois, 1974. M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of St. Thomas, 1979. M.S. in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing, University of Minnesota, 1983. M.A. in Christian Thought, Bethel Seminary, 2002. D.Min. in Congregational and Family Care, Bethel Seminary, 2009.

Matthew Putz, 2008. Instructor. B.Mus.Ed. (K-12 Instrumental), University of North Dakota, 1994. M.Div., North American Baptist Seminary, 1997. Ed.D. (Instructional Technology and Distance Education), Nova Southwestern University, 2011.

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Xueqin Qian, 2018. Adjunct faculty. Ph.D, University of Minnesota, 2015.

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Jayanti Ray, 2024. Program Director of the Undergraduate and Graduate Speech and Language Pathology Program. M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology, All India Institute of Speech and Hearing, 1993. Ph.D. in Speech-Language Pathology, Bhavnager University, 1998.

Breanna Reed, 2021. Adjunct Professor. M.A in Clinical Counseling and Art Therapy, Adler Graduate School, 2018. B.S. in Youth Development and Psychology, North Central University, 2014.

Tracy Reimer, 2011. Program Director, Professor. B.A. Elementary Education & Psychology, Bethel University, 1996. M.S. Curriculum & Instruction, St. Cloud State University, 2000. Sixth Year Program - K-12 Principal License, Superintendent License, St. Cloud State University, 2002. Ph.D. Curriculum & Instruction, Literacy Education, University of Minnesota, 2010.

Ruben Rivera, 1997. Associate Professor of History Emeritus. B.A., Vangard University, 1986. M.A.T.S., Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, 1989. Ph.D., Boston University, 2007.

Mark Robertson, 2006. Adjunct Instructor. B.S., Bethel University, 1975. M.Ed., St. Thomas University, 1977.

Daniel Rude, 2020. Adjunct Professor. Bachelor of Arts, University of Minnesota - Morris, 1995. Physician Assistant Professional degree, Essex Comm. College of Baltimore, 1998. Masters of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska Medical Center, 2019.

Emily Rustman, 2019. Adjunct Professor of Education. B.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Minnesota State University, 2006. M.S. in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Minnesota State University, 2008. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership & Administration, St. Cloud State University, 2017.

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Kathleen Sahli, 2019. Physician Assistant, adjunct faculty. Bachelor of Science, Microbiology, North Dakota State University, 2013. Master of Science, Physician Assistant, Bethel University, 2015.

Hendrika Schoon, 2021. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.S.W., Calvin University, 1991. M.S.W., Western Michigan University, 1999. Ed. D. in Higher Education Leadership, Bethel University, 2020.

Brittany Schultz, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. Associates of Science Nursing, St. Catherine University, 2011. Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Bethel University, 2013. Masters of Science, Nurse-Midwifery, Bethel University, 2016.

Susan Schwope, 2001. Affiliate Faculty - Adjunct Teaching Partner Instructor of Education. B.A./B.S., Moorhead State University, 1988. M.S., Moorhead State University, 1993.

Sara Shady, 2002. Professor of Philosophy. B.A. in Philosophy, Taylor University, 1998. Ph.D. in Philosophy, University of South Carolina, 2003.

Laura Shaw, 2025. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.S. in Speech Communication, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2005. M.A. of Teaching in Visual Arts, Bethel University, 2022.

Timothy Shaw, 1985. Professor of Biological Sciences Emeritus. B.A. in Biology, St. Mary's College, 1977. Ph.D. in Anatomy, University of Minnesota, 1988.

Paul Siebrasse, 2015. Adjunct Faculty. MS in Applied Economics, Montana State University, 1987.

Lisa Silmser, 2002. Affiliate Faculty - Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.A., Bethel University, 1992. M.Ed., Bethel University, 1996. Ed. D., Bethel University, 2015.

Heidi Simons, 2020. Adjunct Professor. BA - Social Studies Education, Gustavus Adolphus College, 1996. MS - Curriculum & Instruction, Minnesota State University - Mankato, 1998.

Shanna Slice, 2022. Adjunct Professor. Masters of Education, Bethel University, 2019.

Rebecca Smith, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. B.S.N., University of Phoenix, 2012. M.S.N., Bethel University, 2016.

Melan Smith-Francis, 2024. Adjunct Faculty. D.N.P., University of Tennessee, 2018.

Raymond Sperl, 2011. Adjunct Faculty. BA - Physical Science Secondary Education, Bethel College and Seminary, 1996. MA - Curriculum and Instruction, College of St. Scholastica, 2004.

Stacie Stanley, 2011. Adjunct Faculty Member. B.S., College of St. Catherine, 2000. M.A., College of St. Catherine, 2005. Ed.D., Bethel University, 2013.

Michelle Steffenhagen, 2015. Teaching Partner of Psychology. 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.

Allison Steinke, 2020. . B.A., Communication (Media Studies), Wheaton College (IL), 2011. M.S., Journalism, Northwestern University Medill School of Journalism, Media, Integrated Marketing Communications, 2012. Ph.D., University of Minnesota Hubbard School of Journalism and Mass Communication, 2022.

Cameron Svihla, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. B.S. in Biokinetics, Exercise Science/Human Bioenergetics, Bethel University, 2017. B.A. in Biology, Bethel University, 2017. M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, Bethel University, 2019.

Jeanne Szarzynski, 2015. Adjunct Faculty. Bachelor of Science, Biology, Eastern Washington University, 1997. Bachelor's of Medicine, Physician Assistant, Duke University, 1980. Masters Degree of Physician Assistant Studies, University of Nebraska, 2001.

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David Thomas, 2019. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in History; Secondary Education in Social Studies, Grades 5-12, Bethel University, 2005. M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning, St. Mary's University of Minnesota, 2008. BA in Special Education with a focus on Emotional/Behavioral Disorders, Bemidji State University, 2011. Adminstrative - Special Education Director and Principal K-12, Minnesota State - Moorhead, 2019.

Wendy Thompson, DNP, MPH, PHN, RN, 1998. . B.A. in Nursing, Early Childhood Education, Bethel College, 1984. M.P.H., University of Minnesota, 1994. D.N.P., University of Minnesota, 2012.

Jone Tiffany, 2001. Professor of Nursing Emerita. 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.

Corey Tolliver Sr., 2023. Adjunct Instructor of Social Work. B.S. in Psychology, Virginia Commonwealth University, 2013. M.S.W., Baylor University, 2021.

Deanna Towns, 2019. Core Faculty | Assistant Professor. BSW, University of Georgia, 1993. MA Marriage & Family Counseling, Liberty University, 2011. PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision, Regent University, 2021.

Sandra Traudt, 1999. Associate Professor of Social Work Emerita. B.A. in Sociology, Bethel College, 1975. M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Minnesota, 1990.

Nicole Truniger, 2019. Adjunct Professor. Doctorate of Nursing Practice-HealthcareSystems leadership, UW- Milwaukee, 2017. BSN, UW-Milwaukee, 2012.

Chris Tuey, 2022. Adjunct Assistant Professor of Physician Assisting; Assessment Coordinator. M.S. in Physician Assistant Studies, University of Texas Rio Grande Valley, 2020.

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Julie Ann Vingers, 2011. Associate Professor of Nursing. B.S. in Nursing, Bethel College, 1990. M.S. in Nurse-Midwifery, University of Illinois at Chicago, 1995. Ph. D. in Nursing Education, Capella University, 2013.

William Voigt, 2008. Adjunct Faculty. Masters of Education, Educational Leadership K-12, Bethel University, June 2000. Educational Administrative Licensure, Saint Mary’s University, 2010.

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Michelle Wang, 2018. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Elementary Education, Concordia College, 2001. M.A. in Curriculum & Instruction, University of St. Thomas, 2005. Ed.S. in Educational Leadership, University of St. Thomas, 2007. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2018.

Martha Weber, 2025. Adjunct Faculty. Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies, Augsburg University, 2013.

Sara Werner, 2010. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Psychology and Religion, Concordia College, Moorhear, MN, 1987. M.A. in Counseling Psychology, St. Mary's University, 1995.

Ruslana Westerlund, 2002. Adjunct Associate Faculty. B.A. in Teaching English and German as World Languages, Cherkasy Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University, Ukraine, 1994. M.A. in Teaching English as a Foreign Language, Cherkasy Bohdan Khmelnytsky National University, Ukraine, 1995. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2014.

Melissa Wetterlund, 2012. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. Child Pyschology, University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, 2003. M.A. Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2005.

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.

Molly Wickam, 2005. Program Director, Faculty. BA Business; BA Political Science, Bethel University, 1991. MBA, Northern Illinois University, 2004. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 2015. Single-subject CLAD teaching credential in business education and social studies education, National University, 2002.

Brian Wiersma, 2017. Adjunct Faculty. Doctor of Business Administration, Liberty University, 2017. M.B.A., Drake University, 2013. B.S. Business Administration, SW Minnesota State University, 2003.

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. Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Bethel University, 2024.

Jane Wrede, 2014. Associate Professor of Nursing. BSN, Minnesota State University, Mankato, 2001. M.S. in Nurse-Midwifery, University of Minnesota, 2003. PhD in Nursing, South Dakota State University, 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.

Katrina Wu, 2014. Program Director. BS. in Nursing, Bethel University, 2010. M.S. in Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, Vanderbilt University, 2012. Ph.D. in Nursing Science, Medical University of South Carolina, 2023.

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Samuel Zalanga, 1999. Professor of Sociology 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.

Annette Ziegler, 2010. Adjunct Instructor of Education. M.S., California State University, 1994. M.Ed., University of LaVerne (California), 1998. Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2009.

Pamela Zimmerman, 2007. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Social Work, College of St. Scholastica, 1998. M.A. in Gerontology, Bethel University, 2007.

Tiffany Zitzewitz, 2019. Adjunct Faculty. MHA, University of MN, 1995.