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Education
Department Chair: Doug Mullin OSB
Faculty: Tom Andert OSB, Albert Barth, Karen Bengston, Ann Marie Biermaier OSB, Sandra
Bot-Miller, Delbert Brobst, Jeanne Cofell, Melisa Dick, Bruce Dickau, James Forsting,
Donald Hoodecheck, Jack Houge, Susan Huls, Marian Johnson, Lori Koenig, Deanna Lamb,
Michael Leach, David Leitzman, Janne Lillestøl,
Christine Manderfeld OSB, Lynn Moore, Mark Mortrude, Doug Mullin OSB, Edmund Sass, Arthur
Spring, Lois Wedl OSB
The education department prepares women and men for teaching
careers in elementary, middle school and secondary education. Courses of study currently
prepare students academically to apply for licensure in elementary education for grades
K-6 with a specialty in communication arts/literature, a language (French, German, or
Spanish), mathematics, science or social studies for grades 5-8, middle and secondary
education for grades 5-12, as well as K-12 licensure in World Language, Art and Music in
the State of Minnesota. These programs are approved and accredited by the Minnesota State
Board of Teaching (BOT).
The Education Department seeks to develop teachers who are
committed to high standards of learning and professional ethics. Our shared vision places
decision-making at the heart of the teaching process. We emphasize active decision-making
which is intentional, value-based, and which reflects a rational consideration of
alternatives. We believe teachers must have a firm grasp of a diverse, research-based body
of knowledge. Likewise, the Benedictine values of concern for community; respect for all
persons; and balance of mind, body and spirit are cornerstones of our program. Through an
on-going reflective process, students incorporate their knowledge and values into their
personal philosophy and practice of teaching.
Students are strongly advised to contact the Education Department
during their first year to become aware of the current program requirements and devise a
course plan.
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