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. |  |
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
