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  • Benjy Vandeberg ‘26

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    “[Education faculty] have challenged me to think critically, encouraged me to explore new ideas, and supported me in developing my teaching skills.”  Choosing to come to Gustavus primarily for the Education Department, Benjy decided to major in Health and Physical Education hoping to teach and coach at the high school level. Throughout his time in…

  • Faculty Task Force, 2023-24 Faculty Service Award Winners

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    Faculty Task Force Members (Chair Kate Knutson, Political Science; Betsy Byers, Art and Art History; Yurie Hong, Greek, Latin, and Classical Studies; Maddalena Marinari, History; Dave Stamps, Music; Dwight Stoll, Chemistry; and Valerie Walker, Education) were selected as the 2023-24 recipient of the Gustavus Faculty Service Award. Presented each year at Founder’s Day, this award…

  • Briana Miller

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    “As a life-long learner, I share that everyone is a learner and everyone is a teacher. I bring that belief into my teaching. Everyone has strengths and experiences that they bring to the classroom from which we can all learn.“ What are your areas of research and teaching expertise? My teaching expertise and research includes…

  • Carly Nelson ’25

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    “The faculty in the department have played a crucial role in preparing me for a career in education. Through their expertise, mentorship, and hands-on teaching experiences, they have equipped me with the skills and knowledge necessary to excel in the field of education.” As someone who has felt a lifelong calling to teach and work…

  • Claire Ghantous ’26

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    “Being a part of this department, I am given the opportunity to engage in both collaborative and hands-on activities.” Claire has always thought about teaching as a possible career option, but it wasn’t until she shadowed an elementary school teacher through one of her Gustavus Education classes that she realized that it was her true…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

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    Lisa Ortmann (Education) presented research, “Centering student voice: Exploring equity and power through disciplinary literacies with content area preservice teachers,” at the National Council of Teachers of English in Columbus, OH.

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

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    Lisa Ortmann (Education) has published new research co-authored with Sydney Stumme-Berg ’22 in the Journal of Adolescent and Adult Literacy (JAAL).

  • Intersections: Number 58 (Fall 2023)

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    Intersections is the biannual publication by the Network of ELCA Colleges and Universities (NECU). Each issue reflects on faith, learning, and teaching within Lutheran higher education, especially as these intersect with contemporary challenges, opportunities, and initiatives. The legacy and continuing practice of Lutheran reforms related to education include expanding access, opportunity, and inclusion across all…

  • Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

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    Lisa Ortmann (Education) Worked with a team of teachers to publish a new 9th grade STEM curriculum to the National Science Teachers Association. The unit applies Next Generation Science Standards to engineering contexts for learning.

  • Sydney Hagen ’25

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    “Through both in-class learning and field experiences, I feel that I will be well prepared for my future career as an educator.” Sydney was drawn to Gustavus because of its “welcoming community, beautiful campus, and exceptional education program.” On campus, Sydney is a member of the Gustavus Wind Symphony and involved in both cross country…