Photo of Richard Bakken Richard Bakken

Adjunct Graduate Faculty PhD University of San Diego, San Diego CA MA University of Phoenix, Phoenix AZ BA Wisconsin Lutheran College Chief Information Officer for the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University Dr. Richard Bakken serves as Chief Information Officer for the Graduate School of Design at Harvard University.  His responsibilities include overseeing technology applications and systems that support students, faculty, and staff within the school. …

Photo of Michael Berg Michael Berg

Adjunct Graduate Faculty DMin Biola University MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary BA Martin Luther College Assistant Professor, Wisconsin Lutheran College - Milwaukee WI  

Photo of Prof. John C. Boeder John Boeder

Adjunct Graduate Faculty DMin Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary, South Hamilton MA MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Prof. James D. Carlovsky James Carlovsky

Professor of Mathematics and Instructional Technology Department Chair of Math/Science Adjunct Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 246 PhD University of Minnesota MS Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Teaching with Technology Mathematics - Mathematics Today Technology - Google Apps for Education, Chrome Extensions Technology - Live Polling of an Audience or Classroom

Photo of Kenneth A Cherney Jr Kenneth Cherney

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Stellenbosch University, Stellenbosch MDIV Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Carolyn Delorme Carolyn Delorme

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Teaches EDT5007 – Google Technologies in Education Instructional Designer, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis PhD Adult Education and Occupational Training, North Dakota State University, Fargo ND MS Instructional Design and Technology, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND BS Elementary Education, University of North Dakota, Grand Forks ND I’m a North Dakota Native, born and raised. …

Photo of Lisa Fenske Lisa Fenske

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Studies & Continuing Education

Photo of Alisa Goeglein Alisa Goeglein

Administrative Assistant, Graduate Studies & Continuing Education

Photo of Timothy Grundmeier Timothy Grundmeier

Professor of History Associate Coach, Men’s Soccer   Office: WCC 236 PhD Baylor University MDiv Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary MA Minnesota State University—Mankato BA Martin Luther College Timothy Grundmeier joined the faculty of Martin Luther College in 2017. He teaches in the areas of American History and Modern World History.…

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Adjunct Graduate Faculty

Photo of Daryl Hanneman Daryl Hanneman

Adjunct Graduate Professor Master's Level Office: WCC 129B MS University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI: Educational Psychology BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Daryl Hanneman serves as Professor of Special Education at MLC. Daryl worked as a licensed school psychologist, serving K-12 school districts near Cedar Rapids, Iowa. He also taught courses for paraeducators and facilitated a batterers’ education program for the Department of Corrections.…

Photo of Lowell Holtz Lowell Holtz

Adjunct Graduate Faculty PhD Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI MS University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI BS Concordia University, Chicago, IL AA Concordia University, Mequon, WI

Photo of Philip Huebner Philip Huebner

Adjunct Graduate Faculty DMin Concordia Theological Seminary STM Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary BA Martin Luther College Campus Pastor, Wisconsin Lutheran High School - Milwaukee WI

Photo of Daniel Johnson Daniel Johnson

Adjunct Graduate Faculty President of Wisconsin Lutheran College EdD Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale: Educational Leadership M Ed National-Louis University, Chicago: Curriculum and Instruction BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education

Photo of Robert Klindworth Robert Klindworth

Professor of Education Department Chair of Education Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 129D EdD University of Minnesota - Twin Cities: Educational Policy and Administration MA St. Mary's University, Winona MN: Education BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education I currently serve on the Education and Psychology faculties at Martin Luther College.…

Photo of John Kolander John Kolander

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Teaches EDU5002 – The School as a Learning Community Provost, Wisconsin Lutheran College PhD University of Wisconsin, Madison: Education Administration MS University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh: Curriculum & Instruction BS Dr. Martin Luther Collge, New Ulm MN: Education Having taught at Lutheran elementary, high school, and college level, he brings his experience and optimism to the MLC grad students who take his class.…

Photo of Martin LaGrow Martin LaGrow

Non-traditional Education Program, Instructional Designer and Professor of Education
Adjunct Graduate Faculty
EdD Nova Southeastern University
MS St Xavier University
BS Ed Dr. Martin Luther College

Photo of Jeff Lemke Jeff Lemke

Adjunct Graduate Faculty B.A., Wisconsin Lutheran College (2003) M.A. Organizational Leadership, Bethel University (2006) Ed.D. Education Administration, Bethel University (2011) Dr. Jeff Lemke enjoys serving Christian organizations that view a great education as a tool for sharing the love of Christ. As the Vice President of Admissions and Marketing for Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Lemke oversees specialists in the area of student college guidance, marketing, financial aid, and international programming.…

Photo of Alanna Lienig Alanna Lienig

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Bethel University, St. Paul MN MS Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall MN BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

Photo of Jason Lowrey Jason Lowrey

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Capella University, Minneapolis MN MS Concordia University, Mequon WI BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

Photo of Robert Martens Robert Martens

Director of Information Technology Office: WCC 290 B.S. in Education, Martin Luther College M.A. in IT Leadership, The College of Saint Scholastica Ph.D. in Leadership, University of the Cumberlands

Photo of Joshua Mears Joshua Mears

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PsyD Argosy University, Eagan MN MA Bethel University, St. Paul MN BA Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato MN

Photo of John Meyer John Meyer

Director of Graduate Studies, Continuing Education and Teaching Ministry Certification Office: WCC 115 PhD, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Educational Policy and Administration MS University of Wisconsin, Madison: Curriculum & Instruction BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Dr. John Meyer is the director of the graduate studies program at MLC.…

Photo of Kari Muente Kari Muente

Professor of Social Sciences Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 238 PhD University of Missouri, Colombia MO M Ed University of Missouri, Colombia MO BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN  

Photo of Mark Murphy Mark Murphy

Adjunct Graduate Faculty PhD Capella University MEd Marian University BS Ed Dr. Martin Luther College Associate Professor, Wisconsin Lutheran College - Milwaukee WI

Photo of Lawrence Olson Lawrence Olson

Professor of Theology, Director of Staff Ministry Program, Director of Congregational Assistant Program, Assistant Coach, Football Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 127 DMin Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena CA: Practical Theology STM Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI: Exegetical Theology MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI: Pastoral Ministry BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI: Biblical and Theological Languages Dr.…

Photo of Mark Paustian Mark Paustian

Professor of English and Hebrew Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 334 BA Northwestern College MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary MA Mankato State University PhD Communication, Regent University Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study - Psalms Christian Living - Biblical encouragement Christian Living - Communication skills Christian Living - Indirect Communication and the Hebrew Old Testament Christian Living - Interpersonal helping skills Christian Living - Listening Christian Living - Narrative witnessing Christian Living - Vocation, Doctrine of Foreign Language - Hebrew review Mission and Ministry - Communication skills Mission and Ministry - Narrative witnessing

Photo of Carrie Pfeifer Carrie Pfeifer

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Professor of Education and Learning Disabilities Coordinator, Bethany College EdD Nova Southeastern University: Special Education MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN: Curriculum & Instruction BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education I am Dr. Carrie Pfeifer, and am so blessed to be able to serve my alma mater, MLC as an adjunct member of the graduate faculty.…

Photo of Gene Pfeifer Gene Pfeifer

Adjunct Graduate Faculty President of Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato MN PhD University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Curriculum & Instruction MS University of Wisconsin, Whitewater: Education, Curriculum & Instruction BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Dr. Gene Pfeifer teaches EDU 5105 Improving Instructional Methodologyin the MLC master’s degree program. Presently, he serves as the President of Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, MN.…

Photo of Timothy Plath Timothy Plath

Adjunct Graduate Faculty EdD Concordia University, St. Paul MN EdS Concordia University, St. Paul MN MS University of Wisconsin Milwaukee, Milwaukee WI BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

Education from the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee in 1996, his Educational Specialist degree from Concordia University in St. Paul, Minnesota in 2014 and his Doctor of Education degree in Administrative Leadership from Concordia in 2017. …

Photo of Joel Pless Joel Pless

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Concordia University System, St. Louis MO STM Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Concordia University, Ann Arbor MI

Photo of Gail Potratz Gail Potratz

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Retired Technology Coordinator/Teacher, Emanuel Lutheran School, New London, WI MS Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee WI: Instructional Technology BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education

Gail graduated from Dr. Martin Luther College and was called to serve at Manitowoc Lutheran as an English and PE teacher as well as coach.

Photo of Ryan Rathje Ryan Rathje

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   EdD Walden University, Minneapolis MN M Ed University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse WI BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

Photo of Kristina E. Rouech Kristina Rouech

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Ph.D. Oakland University, MI MA Saginaw Valley State University, MI BS Saginaw Valley State University, MI Assistant Professor, Teacher Education and Professional Development, Central Michigan University As an assistant professor at CMU, Kristina is responsible for leading EDU107 Introduction to Education as well as teaching multiple sections during the Fall and Spring. …

Photo of Jonathan Roux Jonathan Roux

Professor of Education Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 129E PhD University of Minnesota MS McDaniel College, Westminster MD BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Teaching Religion Revisited Curriculum and Instruction - Worksheets, Creative use of Langauge Arts - Writing Workshop/Writing Process Language Arts - Balanced approach to language arts Language Arts - English books: Grammar and what’s new Language Arts - Reading Comprehension Language Arts - Reading, Balanced Language Arts - Teaching Language Arts Worship - Hymnology for grades 1-8

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Adjunct Graduate Faculty EdD Bethel University EdS Walden University MA Ed Concordia University BS Ed Dr. Martin Luther College Director of Ministry Leadership, Grace in Action

Photo of Julie Sallquist Julie Sallquist

Adjunct Graduate Faculty Ph.D., Arizona State University, Tempe AZ M.A. Arizona State University, Tempe AZ B.A. Trinity University, San Antonio TX   Julie Sallquist, Ph.D., earned her doctoral degree in Psychology with an emphasis in child development from Arizona State University (ASU) in May 2009. She is a former Assistant Research Professor and Sanford Fellow in the School of Social and Family Dynamics at ASU (2009-2012).…

Photo of Jonathan Schaefer Jonathan Schaefer

Professor of Continuing Education, New Teacher Induction Coordinator Graduate Faculty Office: WCC 128C Jon Schaefer (MA) is the Martin Luther College new teacher induction coordinator and teaches online mentor training courses. He has 11 years of teaching and administration experience in WELS urban elementary schools. Education: PhD Capella University MA Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI: Curriculum and Assessment BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Growing in Your Ministry: WELS Teaching Standards Curriculum and Instruction - 1st and 2nd Year Teachers: Never Work Harder Than Your Students Curriculum and Instruction > WELS New Teacher Induction (NTI)—What Does This Mean?…

Photo of Jason Schmidt Jason Schmidt

Adjunct Graduate Faculty MA University of Nebraska, Omaha, NE - Secondary Education and Education Technology BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN Seesaw Certified Educator and CETL (CoSN Certified Education Technology Leader) 2020 Authorized Google Education Trainer 2014 Moodle Certified Course Creator 2014 Mimio Certified Trainer 2012 Google Qualified Individual 2012 SMART Notebook 10 Certification Mac and Windows 2010 Jason teaches EDT5002 Emerging Technologies.…

Photo of John Schuetze John Schuetze

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   DMin Trinity Evangelical Divinity School, Deerfield IL MS Concordia University, Mequon WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran College, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Michael Smith Michael Smith

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Trinity College of the Bible and Theological Seminary, Newburgh IN STM Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI MDiv Bethany Lutheran Theological Seminary, Mankato MN BA Concordia University, River Forest IL

Photo of Martin Spriggs Martin Spriggs

Adjunct Graduate Faculty MBA Keller Graduate School of Management MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary BA Northwestern College

Photo of Paul Steinberg Paul Steinberg

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   DMin Liberty University, Lynchburg VA MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Bill Tackmier Bill Tackmier

Adjunct Graduate Faculty   PhD Concordia Seminary MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Paul Tess Paul Tess

Adjunct Graduate Faculty MA University of Minnesota - Twin Cities MA Silver Lake College - Manitowoc WI BS Dr. Martin Lutheran College

Photo of Paul Wendland Paul Wendland

Adjunct Graduate Faculty MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Keith Wessel Keith Wessel

Office: WCC 211 Professor of Latin and Greek Graduate Certificate: Philosophy and Ethics (Harvard University Extension School) PhD University of Florida, Gainsville FL MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study - Ark of the Covenant Bible Study - Old Testament worship Bible Study - Tabernacle Bible Study - Temple in Jesus' day World Missions - Hong Kong World Missions - Scandinavian Lutheranism

Photo of Cynthia Whaley Cynthia Whaley

Professor of Education, Licensure Officer, Public School Placement Coordinator, Coordinator Title II Office: WCC 128A PhD University of Minnesota, Twin Cities: Curriculum & Instruction-Literacy Education MA Silver Lake College, Manitowoc WI: Education BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Dr. Cindy Whaley is a Professor of Education at Martin Luther College.…

Photo of Jeffery Wiechman Jeffery Wiechman

Vice-President for Academics Office: WCC 114 EdD University of Minnesota, Minneapolis MN: Educational Policy and Administration MS University of Nebraska at Omaha BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education Dr. Wiechman is a 1992 graduate of Dr. Martin Luther College. His ministry service in WELS schools includes being an emergency teacher at Martin Luther Preparatory School in Prairie du Chien, WI during the 1990-1991 school year.…

Photo of Rachel Youngblom Rachel Youngblom

Professor of Special Education PsyD Minnesota State University, Mankato MN MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN BS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN