School of Justice Studies Faculty

Matthew Petz, Dean, School of Justice Studies
Bloomington
M.A., St. Mary's University
B.E.S., St. Cloud State University

Matthew Petz

When Matthew Petz teaches, his energy levels are contagious. With 12 years experience as a peace officer, Matthew draws upon his former roles as a hostage negotiator, SWAT team member and K9 trainer to motivate students. Petz holds a Master’s in Psychology with a focus in criminal justice from St. Mary’s University.

While teaching for the School of Justice Studies at the Eagan campus, Matthew works to make a strong connection with every one of his students.

When he’s not in the classroom, you’ll find him with his wife Tanya, a detective herself, two daughters Danica and Makayla and their dog Rexx. Most likely, he will be scuba diving, motorcycling or simply enjoying the outdoors.

Matthew Petz
Online

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

Minnesota

Michael Ardolf Law Enforcement Skills Coordinator
Twin Cities
M.A., University of St. Thomas
B.A., Metro State University
A.S., Mankato State University

Debora Hassen-Robinson Law Enforcement Academic Coordinator
Twin Cities
M.S., B.A., St. Cloud State University

Jason Weber Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Bloomington
M.A., Concordia University
B.S., Evangel University

James Caauwe
Bloomington
M.S., St. Mary’s University
B.S., University of North Texas

Therese Rau
Bloomington
M.A., St. Mary’s University
B.A., University of Minnesota

Susan Murray
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove
M.S., Middlesex University
B.A., University of Wisconsin– Stout

Jessica Pieklo
Brooklyn Park/Maple Grove
J.D., Hamline University School of Law
M.A., Mills College
B.A., University of Wisconsin– Madison

Sabrina Schwartzbauer Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Eagan
M.S., B.A., St. Cloud State University

Michael Ardolf
Eagan
M.A., University of St. Thomas
B.A., Metropolitan State University

Jason Bartell
Eagan
M.A., B.A., Concordia University
A.A.S., Alexandria Technical College

Craig Benz
Eagan
M.A., University of St. Thomas
B.S., St. Cloud State University

William Duggan
Eagan
B.S., University of St. Thomas

Elizabeth Eilers
Eagan
M.A., Concordia University
B.A., Metropolitan State University
A.A., Inver Hills Community College

Drew Evans
Eagan
J.D., William Mitchell College of Law
B.S., Metropolitan State University

Lance Evans
Eagan
B.A., Moorhead State

Alan Freng
Eagan
B.A., University of Minnesota – Duluth

Dan Gora
Eagan
J.D., Hamline University School of Law
M.B.A., M.S.S., University of St. Thomas

John Grant
Eagan
B.S., Mankato State University

Gregory Hayes
Eagan
A.A.S., Hennepin Technical College

Bentley Jackson
Eagan
M.S., B.S., St. Mary’s University

Greg Johnson
Eagan
M.A., St. Mary’s University
B.A., Augsburg College

Peter Matos
Eagan
M.A., Concordia University
B.S., Metropolitan State University

Deborah Morse
Eagan
J.D., University of MN Law School
B.A., Ohio State University

Andrea Newton
Eagan
M.A., University of St. Thomas
B.A., Winona State University

Aaron Paul
Eagan
B.A., St. Mary’s University

Eric Roeske
Eagan
B.S. University of Wisconsin – River Falls

Thomas Rothfork
Eagan
M.A., Concordia University
B.A., Metropolitan State University

Tanya Schwartz
Eagan
M.A., St. Mary’s University
B.A., Augsburg College

Paul Stricker
Eagan
A.A.S., Inver Hills Community College

Emily Little Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Lake Elmo/Woodbury
M.S., B.S., St. Cloud State University

William Neiman
Lake Elmo/Woodbury
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

Robert Sutter Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Mankato
M.S., B.S., Minnesota State University-Mankato

Rose Pogatshnik Justice Studies Program Coordinator
St. Cloud
M.S., B.S., St. Cloud State University

Sandi Sostak
St. Cloud
M.S., B.S., St. Cloud State University

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

Illinois

Mike Espinoza
Aurora/Naperville
M.S., Lewis University
B.S., Calumet College of St. Joseph

Ron Harper Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Rockford
 M.S., B.A., DePaul University

Heather Bradshaw
Rockford
J.D., Thomas M. Cooley Law School
B.A., Northern Illinois University

Noel Acosta
Romeoville/Joliet
M.S., Lewis University
B.S., American Intercontinental University

Adam Gynac
Romeoville/Joliet
J.D., Northern Illinois State University
B.S., University of Illinois – Urbana-Champaign

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

Florida

Marie Fulop Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Fort Myers
M.S., Florida Gulf Coast University
B.S., University of Southern Florida/Florida Gulf Coast University

Jacqulyn Akers
Fort Myers
B.S., University of Central Florida

Diana Cintron
Fort Myers
M.C.J., B.S., International College
A.S., Edison Community College

Todd Everly
Fort Myers
M.S., Central Michigan University
B.L.S., Barry University

Vincent Kelly
Fort Myers
M.S.A., Central Michigan University
B.S., Barry University
A.S., Edison Community College

Danielle Ligouri
Fort Myers
J.D., Loyola University
B.A., University of Florida

Jennifer Matlock
M.S., B.S., International College

Jerry Lee Justice Studies Program Coordinator
New Port Richey/West Pasco
J.D., University of Toledo
M.S., B.S., Bowling Green State University

Jeffery Harrington
New Port Richey/West Pasco
Ph. D., Capella University
M.A., B.A., Norwich University

Clifford Williams
New Port Richey/West Pasco
M.A., University of South Florida
B.S., Ball State University
A.S., Vincennes University

Darius Williams Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Ocala
M.S., Tiffin University
B.A., A.A., Shawnee State University

Theresa King
Ocala
M.A., University of Central Florida
B.A., D’Youville College

Keith Miller
Ocala
M.S., B.A., Saint Leo University
A.A., Central Florida Community College

Theresa Jean-Pierre Coy
Tampa/Brandon
J.D., Stetson University College of Law
B.S., Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

Wisconsin

Jennifer Gaecke
Green Bay
J.D., Hamlin Law School
B.A., University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee

Chad Krull
Green Bay
M.D.A., B.A., Lakeland College
A.A.S., Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

Michael Schneider
Green Bay
M.S., Silver Lake College
B.S., Concordia College

Adam Grosz
Wausau
B.S., University of Phoenix
A.A.S., Fox Valley Technical College

David Landretti
Wausau
M.P.A., B.P.A., Upper Iowa University
A.A.S., Madison Area Technical College

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

North Dakota

Keith Magnusson
Bismarck
J.D., Washburn University
B.S., University of North Dakota – Grand Forks

Patty Laney Justice Studies Program Coordinator
Fargo/Moorhead
J.D., Hamline University
B.S., Minnesota State University – Mankato

Leo Rognlin
Fargo/Moorhead
M.A., University of Mary

Kirk Olson
Online
J.D., University of Minnesota Law School
B.A., University of Minnesota

 
 

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