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Diane Banigo, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. DNP, St. Catherine University, 2019. MS, University of Minnesota, 2005. BAN, St. Scholastica, 2001.

Aryn Baxter, 2020. Adjunct Faculty. Ph.D. Education Policy: Comparative and International Development Education, University of Minnesota, 2014. M.A. Education Policy: Comparative and International Development Education, University of Minnesota, 2008. B.A. International Affairs and Sociology, Gordon College, 2005.

Laura BeMent-Jaroscak, 2013. Adjunct Instructor. Masters of Education in Business Education, University of Minnesota, 1985. Bachelor of Science in Business Education, Ferris State University, 1979.

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.

Randy Bergen, 2013. Adjunct Faculty. Ph.D., University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, 1991. A.M., University of Illinois at Urbana/Champaign, 1988. B.A., Greenville College, 1984.

Neil Best, 2021. Adjunct Professor. PhD, 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. Program Director, Faculty. 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. 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.

Greg Bourland, 2006. Instructor. MBA, University of St. Thomas, St. Paul, MN, 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.

Joni Burgin-Hartshorn, 2008. Adjunct Instructor. 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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Debra Castner, 2023. Associate Professor. Doctorate in Educational Leadership, Hamline University, 2007. Master of Arts in Education, Educational Administration and Supervision – Secondary Principal, University of Northern Iowa, 1986. Bachelor of Arts Elementary Education – Special Education, University of Northern Iowa, 1985.

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

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. Nurse-Midwifery, Frontier Nursing University, 2014. Doctor of Nursing Practice, Frontier Nursing University, 2021.

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Dawn Dahlgren-Roemmich, 2017. Clinical Director. BSN, Concordia College, 1999. MS, University of MInnesota, 2003.

Jolyn Dahlvig, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 2011. Master's of Interdisciplinary Study: College Student Services Administration, Adult Education, Gender Studies, Oregon State University, 2006. Bachelor's of Social Work, Pacific Lutheran University, 1993.

Jessica Daniels, 2015. Doctor of Education. BA in History, Westmont College, 2003. MA in Teaching, Bethel University, 2006. MA in Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2008. Ph.D. in Higher Education, Azusa Pacific University, 2015.

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

Michael DeBoer, 2023. Adjunct Faculty. MD, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, 2018. BA, University of Northwestern St. Paul, 2009. Residency - Emergency Medicine, Regions Hospital, 2021.

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. B.S. in Excercise Science, Buena Vista University, 1997. M.S. in Health, Physical Education, and Recreation, Emporia State University, 1999.

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, 1987. M.S.W., St. Louis University, 1997. D.Min. in Global and Contextual Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2017.

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

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

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

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

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Karin Farrington, 2013. Adjunct Professor, Thesis Advisor. B.A. in Social Work, Bethel University, 2002. M.A. in Special Education EBD, Augsburg College, 2005.

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

Doris Feltham, 2023. Adjunct Professor. B.S. in Accounting, Oral Roberts University, 1981. M.B.A. in Finance, Dallas Baptist University, 1993. Ph.D. in Applied Management Decision Science, Walden University, 2013.

Joel Frederickson, 1996. Adjunct Faculty. 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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Karen Gabriel, 2020. Adjunct Instructor. B.S. in Special Education, Calvin University, Grand Rapids, MI, 1980. M.A. Special Education, University of St. Thomas, 1989.

Cynthia Goetz, 2014. Director of PA Academic Support, Associate Professor. 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.

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. B.A. Elementary Education and Bible, University of Northwestern St. Paul, 2000. M.A. Educational Leadership, University of Illinois Springfield, 2011. Ed.D. K-12 Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2017.

Christy Hanson, 2012. Associate Professor. B.S. in Biology, Bethel University, 2005. Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Des Moines University, 2008. Ed.D. in Higher Education Leadership, Bethel University, 2018.

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

Paige Hardy, 2020. Adjunct Instructor. MSN, Frontier Nursing University, 2003.

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.

Tammie Haveman, 2020. Director of Clinical Partnerships, Assistant Professor. BS Biology, University of Minnesota, 1999. MA Teaching, University of St. Thomas, 2004. BS Physician Assistant Studies, University of Wisconsin, Madison, 2009.

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.

Nicole Higgins, 2019. Adjuncy Faculty. BS - Elementary Education & Special Education (DCD), Minnesota State University - Winona Campus, 1995. Master of Education - Teaching & Learning, Saint Mary's University - Winona, MN, 2009.

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. Adjunct Instructor of Psychology. B.A. in Psychology, Bethel University, 2009. M.A. in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2011. Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology, Wheaton College, 2016.

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

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.

Ross Jahnke, 2011. Adjunct Instructor. MA in Theological Studies, Bethel Seminary, 2010. Master of Theology, Duke University, 2011. Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership, Bethel University, 2018. Bachelor of Arts in Geography, University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire, 2005.

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.

Janet Johnson, 1996. Athletic Training Clinical Coordinator. B.A., University of Nebraska, 1989. M.S. in Physical Therapy (MPT), University of Nebraska Medical Center, 1992. DPT (Doctor of Physical Theraply), College of St. Scholastica, 2011.

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.

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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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.

Alicia Klein, 2016. Director of Academic Education, Assistant Professor. Doctorate of Education, Bethel University, 2023. Masters in Physician Assistant Studies, Rosalind Franklin University, North Chicago IL, 2010.

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.

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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.

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

Susan Larson, 2013. Adjunct Professor. MS- Speech Language Pathology, UW-Madison, 1987. MA Counseling, Lakeland College, 2009.

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

Jonathan Lofgren, 2017. 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 Faculty. PhD in Higher Education Leadership, Azusa Pacific University, 2008. M.A. Counseling Psychology, Bethel University, 2002. B.A. Biology, Saint Olaf College, 1998.

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.

Jill Martin, 1996. Associate Professor of Education. B.A. in Social Studies Secondary Education, Bethel University, 1983. M.A. in Educational Psychology, St. Thomas University, 1988. Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction in Higher Education, Nova Southeastern University, 2001.

Peg McCormick, 2009. Associate 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. Student Teacher Supervisor. Bachelors in Elementary Education and Deaf and Hard of Hearing Education, Minot State University, 2002. Masters in Special Education, Minnesota State University- Moorhead, 2004. Specialist Degree (Prinicipal and Special Education Director License, Minnesota State University- Moorhead, 2018.

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.

Michael Mignard, 2002. Adjunct Instructor. B.A. in Physical Education, Health, Bible, Cedarville University, 1979. M.R.E. in School Administration, Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary, 1989. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Trinity Theological Seminary, 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 Faculty. PhD, University of Minnesota, 1997.

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

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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Blair Nelson, January 2022. Program Director of M.S. in Medical Sciences. Medical Doctor (M.D.), University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, 1998. B.S., University of North Dakota, 1993.

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.

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Jonathon Odom, 2023. Adjunct Faculty. B.S. Clinical Health Promotions, Liberty University, 2016. M.S. Biomedical Science, Liberty University, 2018. Ph.D. Anatomy & Cell Biology, Liberty University, 2022.

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.

Nichole Olsen, 2021. Adjunct Professor. B.A., Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, 2003. M.A., Bethel University, 2018.

Richard Olson, 2017. MBA Adjunct 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.

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.

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Alecia Pankratz, 2010. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. Communication Arts and Literature, Bethel University, 2003. M.A. in Literacy, Bethel University, 2008.

Jeanine Parolini, 2007. Teaching Partner, Leadership Coach. 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. B.A., Muskingum College, 1970. M.A., University of Minnesota, 1978. Ed.S., University of Minnesota, 1981. Ph.D. in Educational Leadership, University of Minnesota, 1983.

Patricia Paulson, 1999. Professor of Science Education Emerita. B.S. in Psychology, Muskingum College, 1972. M.S. in Educational Administration, St. Cloud State University, 1979. Ph.D., Capella University, 2005.

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.

Chad Peterson, 2013. Adjunct Professor. PharmD, University of Minnesota, 2011. BA, Bethel University, 2007.

Heather Petridis, 2017. Adjunct Instructor. Psychology, Azusa Pacific University, 0000. Ph.D., Azusa Pacific University, 0000.

Linda Probert, 1997. Associate Professor of Education. B.S. in Education, Ashland University, 1980. M.A. in Reading, University of Northern Iowa, 1987. Ed.D. in Higher Education, Nova Southeastern University, 2005.

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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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.

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.

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.

Kristi Romo, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. B.A. Communication of Arts & Literature Education 5-12, University of Northwestern-St. Paul, 2003. M.A. Literacy Education K-12, Bethel University, 2008. M.F.A. Creative Writing for Children & Young Adults, Hamline University, 2015.

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.

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. BS in Communication Sciences & Disorders with minors in Family & Child-Life Development and Linguistics, Minnesota State University Mankato, 2006. MS in Communication Sciences & Disorders, Minnesota State University Mankato, 2008. Sixth Year Certificate in Educational Leadership & Administration, St. Cloud State University, 2012. EdD in Educational Leadership & Administration, St. Cloud State University, 2017.

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Bethany Sahli, 2019. Adjunct Professor/Student Teaching Supervisor. BA in Elementary and Special Education, Ball State University, 2008. MA in Educational Leadership, Minnesota State Moorhead, 2017.

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

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.

Hendrika Schoon, 2021. Adjunct Faculty. 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, 2000. Teaching Partner Adjunct Instructor. B.S., Moorhead State University, 1988. B.A., Moorhead State University, 1988. M.S., Moorhead State University, 1993.

Marta Shaw, 2015. Adjunct Instructor. M.A., Jagiellonian University, Poland, 2007. Ph.D. in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota, 2014.

Timothy Shaw, 1985. Professor. 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. Adjunct Assistant Professor. B.A., Bethel University, 1992. M.Ed., Bethel University, 1996. 2015, Bethel University, Ed. D..

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. MSN, Bethel University, 2016. BSN, University of Phoenix, 2012. ADN, Riverland Community College, 2003.

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

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. 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. Adjunct. 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.

Barry Sullivan, 2000. Adjunct Instructor. B.A., St. Cloud State University, 1970. M.A., University of North Dakota, 1973. Ph.D., University of Minnesota, 1980.

Maya Sullivan, 2019. Adjunct Faculty. J.D., Hamline University School of Law (now Mitchell Hamline), 2002. B.S., Political Science, Tennessee State University, 1999.

Cameron Svihla, 2022. Adjunct Faculty. BS Biokinetics, Exercise Science, Bethel University, 2017. BS Biokinetics, Human Bioenergetics, Bethel University, 2017. BA Biology, Bethel University, 2017. MSPA, Bethel University, 2019.

Danny Swensen, 2008. Professor of Education. B.S. in Physics, University of Wisconsin, 1984. M.Ed. in Education, University of Wisconsin, 1991. Ph.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Minnesota, 2015.

Jeanne Szarzynski, 2015. Assistant Professor. 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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Teresa Maria Taylor, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Metropolitan State University, 1999. Master of Arts, Education, University of St. Thomas, 2004. Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership in Higher Education, Bethel University, 2017.

Wendy Thompson, 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. 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.

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. B.A. in Sociology, Bethel College, 1975. M.S.W. in Social Work, University of Minnesota, 1990.

Helen Trenz, 2019. Adjunct Instructor. PhD Applied Economics, University of Minnesota, 2015.

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

Chris Tuey, 2022. Assistant Professor. MSPAS, UTRGV, 2020.

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Lauren Van Gomple, 2018. Adjunct Instructor/Lecturer. B.S. in Christian Ministry, Northwestern College, 2005. M.A. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2016. M.S. in Educational Science, University of Minnesota, 2021.

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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Safary Wa-Mbaleka, 2022. Associate Professor of Leadership in Higher Education. PhD in Instructional Design for Online Learning, Capella University, 2013. EdD in Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Arizona University, 2006. MEd in Educational Technology, Northern Arizona University, 2007. MA in TESOL, Northern Arizona University, 2002. MA in Educational Administration, Adventist International Institute of Advanced Studies, 2001.

Michelle Wang, 2018. Adjunct Faculty. 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.

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.

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

Mary F. Whitman, 2004. Associate Professor. B.A., University of Minnesota, 1979. M.S.W., University of Minnesota, 1983. D.B.A., University of Sarasota, 1999.

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.

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.

Taylor Williams, 2022. Supervisor of Student Teacher Candidates. BA in Biblical & Theological Studies, Bethel University, 2013. MA in Special Education, Bethel University, 2017. Ed.D - Education Administration, Bethel University, 2022.

Chipp Windham, 2014. Lead Instructor, Adjunct Instructor. BA - Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2010. MA - Organizational Leadership, Bethel University, 2013. Ed.D in K-12 Leadership, Bethel University, 2020.

Jodi Wolkerstorfer, 2015. Adjunct Instructor of Education. B.A. in Health Education K-12, Bethel University, 1995. M.A. in Teaching, Bethel University, 2006. M.A. in Special Education, Bethel University, 2010.

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. Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Bethel University, 2010. Master of Science in Nursing, Nurse-Midwifery Specialty, Vanderbilt University, 2012. Doctor of Philosophy 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. 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.

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