Office: WCC 236 Professor of History Department Chair of History/Social Science MA Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI BS Marian College, Fond du Lac, WI BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN Professor Peter Baganz teaches the general education history course United States History Since 1945, which gives him the opportunity to read research papers from almost every student that passes through the college.…
Office: MC 211 Adjunct, Piano Instructor DMA University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN Diplom University of Frankfurt, Germany M.Mus. University of Wisconsin, Madison WI BA Michigan State University, East Lansing MI
(Faculty Representative) Office: WCC 154 Professor of Foreign Language - MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI - MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI - BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Foreign Language - Greek Martin Luther College - MLC preseminary program
Office: LIB 020A Professor of Art Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Adjunct, Piano Instructor Office: MC 209 BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Campus Pastor Adjunct Graduate Faculty Office: LSC 103 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 Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study – Post-exilic books Bible Study – Stewardship messages in Haggai Christian Living – Counseling skills for personal ministry Christian Living – Pre-marriage Workshops Martin Luther College – MLC Chapel of the Christ Martin Luther College – MLC's program of Short-Term Missions - Daylight Mission and Ministry – Pastoral counseling skills
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
Dean of Education and Staff Ministry, Director of Urban Ministry Office: WCC 150 M.A.Ed. - Wisconsin Lutheran College B.S. - Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN Speakers Bureau Topics Culture and Class in Education Curriculum and Instruction - Engaging Student Curiosity Curriculum and Instruction - Teach Like a Champion - Putting It into Practice Curriculum and Instruction - Teacher Talk for Effective Management Mission and Ministry - Urban Educational Ministry at MLC
Office: LSC 073 Director of Assessment, Professor of Physical Education, and Senior Woman Administrator MA University of Minnesota Mankato, Mankato, MN BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professor of English, Head Coach, Women's Golf Office: WCC 338 MA St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud MN BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN Speakers Bureau Topics Christian Living - Marriage communication Language Arts - Language & literacy acquisition in children Language Arts - Linguistics Language Arts - Secondary English curriculum Language Arts - Teaching Shakespeare Language Arts - Writing, Assessing Language Arts - Writing, Role of grammar in Language Arts - Writing, Teaching and responding to Public Relations for Churches and Schools - Designing print materials World Travel - Great Britain and Ireland
Academic Dean, Pre-Sem; Professor of Foreign Language - MA Middlebury College, Middlebury VT - MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI - BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Lutheranism - Early confessional Lutherans in America Lutheranism - Hoenecke and the early Wisconsin Synod Lutheranism - Luther and the Jews Lutheranism - Luther and the Reformation Lutheranism - Luther’s death to Formula of Concord Lutheranism - Pietism Lutheranism - The Age of Lutheran Orthodoxy
Professor of Mathematics & Science, Assistant Coach; Men's & Women's Track Office: WCC 250 MEd South Dakota State University, Brookings SD BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN Assistant Track Coach
Office: WCC 336 Professor of English MA University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Professor of Science Office: WCC 252 B.S. Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN M.E. - Cardinal Stritch University Speakers Bureau Topics Science - Scientific Revolution
Professor of Latin, Greek, and Theology Office: WCC 215 MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Professor of Physical Education, Head Coach, Women's Basketball Department Chair of Phy Ed Office: LSC 171 BS Education, Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN MA Physical Education, University of Northern Iowa: Teaching/Coaching Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Movement in the Classroom Curriculum and Instruction - The Need for PE Technology - Technology in PE
Professor of Special Education Office: Old Main 129C BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Elementary Education (1992) MA St. Mary’s University, Minneapolis MN: Special Education LD/EBD (2013) EdS University of St. Thomas, St, Paul MN: Administration of Special Education (2021) Kelli Green is a professor of special education at MLC.…
Professor of English, Writing Center Coordinator Office: WCC 331 MA Indiana University, Bloomington IN BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
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.…
Adjunct, Voice Instructor Office: MH 206 MMus The Boston Conservatory, Boston MA BA Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato MN
Professor of Theology and History Office: WCC 234 B.A. NWC M. Div., WLS Brian Hennig serves as professor of Theology and History at MLC. Brian received a Bachelor of Arts from Northwestern College in Watertown, WI in 1990. He completed his M. Div. in 1996 at Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary in Mequon, WI.…
Professor of Music Office: MC 104
Grace Hennig serves as a music professor and keyboard instruction coordinator at Martin Luther College. She has taught Sight Singing Fundamentals, Vocal Skills, Women’s Choir, Introduction to Fine Arts, Music History, Music in World Cultures, Musical Heritage of the Lutheran Church, Teaching Music in the Elementary Grades, and music theory courses.…
Professor of Music Office: MC 205 MCM Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI BS Education, Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Strength Coach; Assistant Track Coach; Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education
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.…
Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Learning Center
Professor of History, Professor of Theology; Head Coach, Men's Soccer Office: WCC 233 MA Minnesota State University, Mankato MN MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Prof. Paul Koelpin teaches general education courses in the area of Western Civilization, and electives in the Ancient Near East and the High Middle Ages.…
Professor of Education, Field Experiences Supervisor Office: WCC 129A MS University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS: Curriculum and Instruction BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Instructor, Mathematics; Financial Wellness Coordinator - MS Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN - BA Concordia University, St Paul, MN
Professor of Physical Education, Assistant Coach; Football, Head Coach; Track Office: LSC 163 Head Track Coach MSS United States Sports Academy, Daphne AL MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Professor of Education Office: WCC 123 MA Concordia University, St. Paul, MN: Early Childhood Education BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN: Education Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Overview of HighScope Curriculum Early Childhood Education - Play: Theory and Practice
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.…
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
Professor of Hebrew Office: WCC 254 MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study - Doctrine of the ministry Bible Study - End times Bible Study - English Bible Translations Bible Study - HCSB (Holman Christian Standard Bible) Bible Study - Joel Foreign Language - Hebrew review Lutheranism - CELC (Confessional Evan.…
Professor of Education, Field Experiences Supervisor Office: WCC 126 MA Saint Mary's University of Minnesota BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professor of Physical Education, Head Coach, Women's Cross Country, Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Track Program: Bachelor of Science in Education
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.…
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
Professor of Physical Education, Head Coach, Golf & Softball Office: LSC 063 MA University of Wisconsin La Crosse, La Crosse, WI BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN Speakers Bureau Topics Christian Living - 11 Steps to Becoming a Better Listener Christian Living - How to Think Like Leonardo da Vinci Christian Living - It's Time to Simplify Your Life Christian Living - Life is Short: Taking Care of Your Soul, Mind, and Body Christian Living - Self Defense Mission and Ministry - 21 Leadership Qualities You Should Have Mission and Ministry - Get Parents Sharing
Director of Public Relations Office: WCC 135 MS University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh WI: Education BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Adjunct Instructor Master of Science in Education Bachelor of Science in Education
Professor of English, Cultural Diversity Coordinator – Office: LSC 114a
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
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?…
Director of Women's Services
Office: AU 122
Professor of Theology, Assistant Coach, Men's Golf Office: WCC 231 David Scharf was born in West Allis, WI to Rev. Ralph and Annette Scharf. He is the 7thof 14 children and attended Good Shepherd’s Lutheran Church and School where his father served as pastor. A graduate of Luther Prep (1996), Martin Luther College (2000), and Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary (2005), Dave and his wife (Beth nee Koelpin) have six children ages 3-14 (Anastasia, Zoe, Isaiah, Dahlia, Evangeline, and Nika). …
Professor of Theology & Foreign Language Office: WCC 129C Bachelor of Arts Biblical Languages, Classical
Vice-President for Administration Assistant Baseball Coach Office: WCC 126 MA Concordia University, River Forest, IL: School Leadership BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN: Elementary Education Speakers Bureau Topics Curriculum and Instruction - Integrating the Faith
Vice-President for Student Life Head Coach; Women's Soccer; Title IX Coordinator Office: WCC 110 MS Conseling and Student Personnel, Minnesota State University, Mankato MN MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Prof. Jeff Schone has served MLC as Vice president for Student Life since 1997. In addition to these administrative duties Prof.…
Adjunct, Music Instructor Professor Emeritus of Music, MLC MMus Northwestern University BS Concordia University
Professor of Education; International Services Coordinator - Office: 114b M.S. Ed. with Instruction Emphasis, Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN M.A. in Comparative Literature and World Literature, Zhejiang University, Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China B.A. in Chinese Language Literature Education, Liaoning Normal University, Dalian, Liaoning Province, China Prof. Tingting Zhang Schwartz teaches a series of Chinese language courses within Foreign Language Division and two courses for History and Social Science Division: Introduction to Minority Cultures and History of Modern China.…
Professor of Music Department Chair of Music Office: MC 202 MCM Concordia University, Mequon, WI BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: WCC 233 Professor of Theology MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Mission and Ministry - Evangelism in times of crisis
Professor of Science Office: WCC 242 MS Mankato State University, Mankato MN BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professor of Education & Student Teaching Supervisor Office: WCC 126 Bachelor of Science in Education
Admissions Counselor
Office: WCC 144
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Adjunct, Piano Instructor Office: MC 210 BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
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
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.…
Adjunct, Piano/Organ Instructor Office: MC 102 BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
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.…
Adjunct, Voice Instructor Office: MC 213 MMus University of Colorado, Boulder CO: Vocal Performance BA Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter MN: Vocal Performance
Professor of Music Office: MC 124 MM VanderCook College of Music, Chicago IL: Instrumental Music Education BA Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter MN: Music Education
Professor of Special Education PsyD Minnesota State University, Mankato MN MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN BS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
Professor of Mathematics, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer Office:WCC 244
