Entries tagged with ‘education’

Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

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

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)

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

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

“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 […]

Ryan Wersal ’26

“The Education Department is a small, close-knit community made of people who share one big thing in common. Rule number 1 to be in the Education Department; you need to have a love for kids.” Ryan’s interest in teaching was born through his experience as a camp counselor over the summer where he discovered his […]

Faculty Spotlight: Lisa Ortmann

Lisa Ortmann (Education) presented her research paper titled “Disciplinary Literacy and Music Teacher Education: Seeking Relevance for Teacher Candidates” at The American Educational Research Association (AERA) in San Diego, CA in April.

Kelsey Abele ’14

Kelsey Abele ’14 recently finished her Ph.D. at Arizona State University and is now an Assistant Professor in Communication Studies in addition to being the Director of Forensics at West Texas A&M University.

One Gustie Wins Fulbright; Three Others Semi-finalists

Gustavus Adolphus College student Chris Ortiz '22 won the Fulbright ETA to teach in Madrid, Spain, next year.

Rachel Oien ’13

Completed her doctorate in Physical Geography in November 2021 from the University of Aberdeen, Scotland, UK. She is now working as a Postdoctoral Fellow at the University at Buffalo, NY.