School of Education and Graduate Studies
Contact Information
School of Education
Dean
Sheri Okland
McFarland Hall 326A
701-845-7184
sheri.l.okland@vcsu.edu
Administrative Assistant / Certificate Officer
Irene Groth
McFarland Hall 326F
701-845-7196
irene.groth@vcsu.edu
Administrative and Assessment Assistant
Haley Jo Jenrich
McFarland Hall 326E
701-845-7189
haleyjo.jenrich@vcsu.edu
School of Graduate Studies
Dean of Graduate Studies & Research
James Boe
McFarland 327B
701-845-7304
jim.boe@vcsu.edu
Coordinator for Extended Learning
Misty Lindgren
McFarland Hall 327E
701-845-7303
misty.lindgren@vcsu.edu
Administrative Assistant
Chasity Lovell
McFarland 327F
701-845-7602
chasity.lovell@vcsu.edu
Teacher Education
The School of Education and Graduate Studies at Valley City State University believes an effective teacher is able to establish rapport with students and provide a nurturing, caring environment conducive to personal development. The teacher should be a person who has a love for learning and an adequate command of basic communication skills, as well as reasonable knowledge and skills in a field of study. An effective teacher should also be able to activate student energy to work toward a more just and humane social order.
The content of the teacher education curriculum at Valley City State University reflects what effective teachers need to know and should be able to do. The curriculum is designed to prepare teacher candidates with the knowledge, skills, and professional dispositions to plan, implement, evaluate, and reflect on lessons for learning through coursework, mentorship, and a variety of field experiences. Tests for admission to teacher education, clinical field experiences, and tests for licensure contribute to the screening and evaluation of pre-service teachers.
The goals for Valley City State University student teachers are achieved through the policies and procedures presented in the student teaching handbook. By following the ideas and procedures presented in the student teaching handbook, it is expected that the candidate will successfully complete student teaching and continue to grow and develop toward becoming a more effective teacher.
Meet our Faculty & Staff
School of Education
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Heather Anderson, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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David Bass, M.Ed.
Assistant Professor
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Lauren Beneke,
Adjunct Faculty / Education
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Kathleen Bennett Zaun, M.A.
Special Appointment Instructor
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Abigail Bremer, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
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Daisy Figueroa, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Irene Groth, Bus.Cert.
Administrative Assistant / Certificate Officer
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David Hanson, M.A.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Janet Jahn,
Assistant Professor
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Haley Jo Jenrich, B.S.
Administrative and Assessment Assistant
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Joan M Klein, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Scott Klimek,
Institutional Data Analyst
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Kim Knodle, M. Ed.
Special Appointment Director of Student Teaching Instruction
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Heather Kvilvang, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
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Kaley Mari, M.A.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Timothy Michaelson, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Alan Olson, Ph.D.
Professor
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Mari Rasmussen,
Adjunct Faculty / Education
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Harmony Richman, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Assistant Professor
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Angela Saxlund, M.Ed.
Special Appointment Director for Distance Elementary Education
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Gary Thompson, Ed.D.
Professor
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Amber Ussatis Aberle, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
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Cindy Zahn, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
School of Graduate Studies
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James Boe, Ph.D.
Dean of Graduate Studies and Extended Learning / Professor
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Misty Lindgren, B.S.
Coordinator for Extended Learning
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Chasity Lovell, B.S.
Administrative Assistant