School of Education Faculty

Cecelia Westby, Dean, Early Childhood Education
Twin Cities
Ed.D., University of Minnesota
M.S., Concordia University
B.S., University of Minnesota

Michelle Beedle

Michelle is the Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator at the Lake Elmo/Woodbury campus. Michelle teaches a variety of early childhood education classes, manages externship students, and coordinates the early childhood education program. Michelle’s most enjoys teaching Foundations of Child Development because she believes that a strong foundation of child development knowledge is essential for international teaching. Her philosophy for teaching adults is similar to working with children: build relationships and create a sense of community and belonging. Michelle appreciates her students’ experiences and ideas and works to help each student achieve their fullest potential.

Michelle Beedle
Minnesota

Mary Muhs Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Blaine
M.A., National Lewis University
B.A., University of Illinois

Ann Catlin Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Bloomington
M.A., College of St. Catherine’s
B.S., University of Minnesota

Jennifer Anderl Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove
M.Ed., B.A., University of Minnesota

Rebecca Beane
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove
M.A., Concordia College
B.A., California State University

Tosca Grimm
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove
M.A., Concordia University
B.A., Oral Roberts University

Regina Jackson Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Eagan
M.A., B.A., Concordia University

Lanette Sowle
Lake Elmo/Woodbury
M.A., Concordia University
B.S., Northwestern Oklahoma State University

Jamie Wendt
Lake Elmo/Woodbury
M.Ed., University of Minnesota – Twin Cities
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stout

Renea Ratzloff
Mankato
M.S., B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato

Oth Lo Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
St. Cloud
M.A., Concordia University
B.S., Mankato State University

Alison Helgeson
St. Cloud
M.S., University of Minnesota
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.A., Concordia College

Tracy Yarke
St. Cloud
M.A., College of St. Catherine
B.A., Concordia College

Illinois

Kristen Mall
Aurora/Naperville
M.A., National-Louis University
B.A., Northern Illinois University

Mary Pikul
Aurora/Naperville
M.Ed., Erickson Institute-Chicago
B.A., University of Illinois-Chicago

Kimberly Blanton Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Rockford
M.S., Pacific Oaks College
B.A., National Lewis University

Florida

Katie Graddy
Fort Myers
M.A., B.S., University of South Florida

Tracey Canard
New Port Richey/West Pasco
M.S., B.S., Florida State University

Lauren Drakes
New Port Richey/West Pasco
M.S., Nova Southeastern University
B.A., City College

Wisconsin

Joyce Monfort Early Childhood Education Program Coordinator
Green Bay
M.Ed., Marian College
B.S., University of Wisconsin–Green Bay

Rachael Loucks
Wausau
M.A., University of Phoenix
B.S., University of Wisconsin–River Falls

Mary Olson
Wausau
M.S., University of Wisconsin – Green Bay
B.S., University of Wisconsin – Stevens Point

North Dakota

Melissa Amundson
Fargo/Moorhead
M.A., Concordia University
B.S., University of Minnesota – Crookston

Heather Hovland
Fargo/Moorhead
M.S., North Dakota State University
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Eau Claire

Elizabeth Wendtland
Fargo/Moorhead
M.Ed., National Louis University
B.S., Cardinal Stritch University

 
 

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