The faculty and staff of the College of Saint Benedict and Saint John’s University Education Department are committed to developing teacher candidates who, according to the “Teacher as Reflective Decision Maker” conceptual framework, will make professional decisions that help all students achieve their full potential as persons and as responsible world citizens in a democratic society. This commitment is supported by our departmental philosophy and mission statement.

Catherine Bohn-Gettler, Professor

Educational Psychology
CSB HAB 135
320-363-5087
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Jeanne Cofell, Assistant Professor

Human Development and Human Relations
CSB HAB 126A
320-363-5104
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Shannon Essler-Petty, Visiting Assistant Professor

Mathematics Education, Elementary and Mid-level
CSB HAB 139
320-363-5919
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Diana Fenton, Associate Professor

Science Education
CSB HAB 140
320-363-5968
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Kristi Hendricks, Instructor

Foundations
CSB HAB 127F
320-363-5037
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Madeleine Israelson, Associate Professor

Elementary Literacy Education, Reading
CSB HAB 137
320-363-5616
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Terry Johnson, Associate Professor

Social Studies Education
CSB HAB 136
320-363-5155
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Alicia Peters, Instructor

Art Education
CSB HAB 126C
320-363-5987
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Terri Rodriguez, Professor

Language Arts, Mid-Level and Secondary
CSB HAB 134
320-363-5130
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Allison Spenader, Professor and Department Chair

World Languages and ESL Education
CSB HAB 125C
320-363-5028
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Susan Vollbrecht, Associate Professor

Music Education
CSB BAC 118A
320-363-5888
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Ted Gordon, Adjunct Instructor

CSB RICHA N27
320-363-5715
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Tamara Cowan, Adjunct Instructor

CSB HAB 125
320-363-5709
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Gretchen Starks-Martin, Adjunct Assistant Professor

CSB HAB 126D
320-363-5787
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Mary Tacker, Adjunct Instructor

CSB HAB 125
320-363-5709
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Lauren Thoma Ergen, Adjunct Instructor

CSB HAB 125
320-363-5709
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Kari Weber, Adjunct Instructor

CSB HAB 125
320-363-5709
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Tracey Birr

Office Manager
CSB HAB 125
320-363-5709
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Mary Jo Leighton

Director of Field Experiences, Partnerships and Advising
CSB HAB 128F
320-363-5309
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Jennifer Meagher

Director of Elementary and Secondary Student Teaching
CSB HAB 125B
320-363-5902
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Erik Williamson

Program Coordinator
CSB HAB 125F
320-363-5508
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