Office: WCC 236
Professor of History
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: WCC 154
Academic Dean, Pre-Seminary Program
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: WCC 323
Professor of Spanish
MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
BS University of Dayton, Dayton OH
Office: MC 220
Professor of Music
M.C.M Concordia University, River Forest IL
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: LSC 101
Campus Pastor
Department Chair of Theology
MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Speakers Bureau Topics
Bible Study - Personal devotions
Bible Study - Post-exilic books
Bible Study - Stewardship messages in Haggai
Christian Denominations - Speaking the Truth in Love to Mormons
Christian Living - Counseling skills for personal ministry
Christian Living - Pre-marriage Workshops
Martin Luther College - MLC Chapel of the Christ
Martin Luther College - MLC Daylight USA
Mission and Ministry - How to Apply Jesus' Master Plan of Evangelism
Mission and Ministry - Involving youth in outreach
Mission and Ministry - Pastoral counseling skills
Mission and Ministry - Preaching on the Parables
World Missions - Africa: Malawi, Cameroon
Office: WCC 246
Professor of Mathematics and Instructional Technology
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
Office: WCC 150
Academic Dean
Professor of Urban Ministry, Student Teacher Supervision
M.A.Ed. - Wisconsin Lutheran College
B.S. - Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN
Speakers Bureau Topics
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
Curriculum and Instruction - Identifying the Characteristics and Needs of Students-at-Risk
Office: LSC 073
Professor of Physical Education
MA University of Minnesota Mankato, Mankato, MN
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 338
Professor of English
Department Chair of English
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
Office: WCC 213
Professor of German
Department Chair 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
Office: WCC 250
Professor of Mathematics and Science
MEd South Dakota State University, Brookings SD
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 336
Professor of English
MA University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Office: WCC 252 Professor of Science B.S. Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN M.E. - Cardinal Stritch University Speakers Bureau Topics Science - Scientific Revolution
Office: WCC 215
Professor of Latin, Greek, and Theology
MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Office: LSC 171
Professor of Physical Education
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
Office: WCC 331 Professor of English MA Indiana University, Bloomington IN BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professor Emeritus of Academic Computing
PhD Nova Southeastern University, Fort Lauderdale FL: Computing Technology in Education
MA Clarke College, Dubuque IA: Computer Applications in Education
MS University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh WI: Mathematics Education
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Dr. Jim Grunwald served as the Director of Academic Computing at Martin Luther College from 1998-2017 where he taught faculty and students to better utilize technology in education to enhance teaching and learning.…
Office: WCC 129B
Professor of Special Education
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.…
Office: LIB 020A
Professor of Education and Art
MA Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
BA Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professor J. Lance Hartzell has served at Martin Luther College since its inception in 1995 as the “Art Professor”. He has taught a variety of other education courses too, including Foundations of Education and Teaching Religion. …
Office: WCC 234
Professor of Theology and Social Sciences
B.A. NWC
M. Div., WLS
Brian Hennig serves as professor of History and Theology at MLC. He teaches Biblical History and Literature II, Lutheran Confessional Writings, The Modern West: From the Renaissance to World War II, and the Reformation Era.…
Office: MC 104
Professor of Music
AA: Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato, Minnesota, 1987
BS, Education: Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, Minnesota, 1989
Master of Church Music: Concordia University, River Forest, Illinois,1999
BA, Music: University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, 2013
Office: LSC 104
Professor of English, International Services Director
TEFL Certificate Hamline University, St. Paul MN
MEd University of Wisconsin, Whitewater BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Professional Organization Membership
NAFSA: Association of International Educators
Prof. Hunter serves as the Director of the International Services Office, an office created in 2014 in response to a growing international student population, the continuation of the Daylight International program, and a developing Study Abroad program.…
Office: WCC 129D
Professor of Education and Psychology
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.…
Office: WCC 233 Professor of History and Theology 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. He also teaches a couple of seminar courses in historiography and the issues that distinguished 20th century history.…
Office: WCC 129A
Professor of Education, Student Teaching Supervisor
MS University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS: Curriculum and Instruction
BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: WCC 123
Professor of Education
MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Speaker Bureau Topics
Curriculum and Instruction - Home-and-school relationships
Early Childhood Education - Emergent literacy
Early Childhood Education - Family literacy
Early Childhood Education - Home-and-school relationships
Early Childhood Education - Media, Effect on young children
Early Childhood Education - School readiness
Mission and Ministry - Home-and-school relationships
Office: WCC 124
Professor of Education, Director of Assessment
MA Marian College, Fond du Lac WI
BS University of Michigan, Ann Arbor MI
Ph. D., International Seminary
Office: WCC 123
Professor of Education
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
Office: MC 213
Interim Wind Symphony directory and and music teacher
A.A., Bethany Lutheran College
B.M.E., Augsburg College
M.M., State University of New York Fredonia
Office: WCC 115 Director of Office of Graduate Studies and Continuing Education 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.…
Office: WCC 254 Professor of Hebrew 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.…
Office: WCC 126
Professor of Education, Student Teaching Supervisor
MA Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 127 Director of Staff Ministry and Congregational Assistant Programs, Professor of Theology 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. Lawrence Olson served as a parish pastor in Illinois from 1983 to 1993.…
Office: WCC 136 Vice-President for Mission Advancement MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon, WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown, WI Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study - Doctrines That Divide Bible Study - The Passion of the Christ in Prophecy Christian Living - Dealing with Conflict at Meetings Mission and Ministry - Using Early Childhood Education for Mission Outreach
Office: WCC 334
Professor of English and Hebrew
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
Office: LSC 063
Professor of Physical Education
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
Office: WCC 135 Director of Public Relations MS University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh WI: Education BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: WCC 125
Professor of History, Theology, and Staff Ministry
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Speakers Bureau Topics
Bible Study - Bible and how to interpret it
Christian Denominations - Episcopalianism
Christian Living - Basic counseling skills
Mission and Ministry - The Lutheran Chapel Service
Mission and Ministry - WELS Chaplain Certification Program
Mission and Ministry - WELS Q & A Web site
Philosophy and Religion - Light for our Path column
Office: WCC 129E
Professor of Education
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
Office: WCC 128C
Professor of Continuing Education, New Teacher Induction
MA Cardinal Stritch University, Milwaukee, WI: Curriculum and Assessment
BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Speakers Bureau Topics
Curriculum and Instruction - Growing your ministry with the WELS teaching standards
Curriculum and Instruction - Never work harder than your students: Tools for formative assessment
Curriculum and Instruction - New teacher induction: What does this mean?…
Office: WCC 217
Professor of Greek and Theology
MA University of Wisconsin, Madison WI
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Office: WCC 126
Professor of Education, Student Teaching Supervisor
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
Office: WCC 110 Vice-President for Student Life 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. Schone teaches Biblical History & Literature I & II, and introductory Social Science courses in Sociology and Economics.…
Office: MC 202
Professor of Music
Department Chair of Music
MCM Concordia University, Mequon, WI
BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: WCC 147 Admissions Counselor MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 141
Director of Admissions
B.S. Ed., DMLC
M.S., Capella University
Head Football Coach
Office: WCC 146
Admissions Counselor
MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI
BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI
Speakers Bureau Topics
Mission and Ministry - Evangelism in times of crisis
Office: WCC 242
Professor of Science
Department Chair of Math/Science
MS Mankato State University, Mankato MN
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 128B
Director of Field Experiences
Department Chair of Education
MA Silver Lake College, Manitowoc, WI: Education
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Professor Paul Tess is the director of clinical experiences at MLC. As the director he coordinates all field experiences for education program students.…
Office: WCC 113
Vice-President for Administration
MS University of Wisconsin, Platteville WI: Education
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Speakers Bureau Topics
Mission and Ministry - Strategic planning for churches & schools
Public Relations for Churches and Schools - Strategic planning for churches & schools
Science - A biblical perspective on science
Science - Hands-on science in elementary classrooms
Science - Observation notebooks in teaching science
Office: LSC 173
Director of Athletics
Physical Education Department Chair
MS Minnesota State University, Mankato MN
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN
Office: WCC 144
Admissions Counselor
BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education
Office: WCC 211
Professor of Latin, Greek, and Theology
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
Office: WCC 128A Professor of Education, Licensure Officer 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. She taught for fifteen years in two different congregations in Wisconsin before coming to D/MLC in 1993.…
Office: WCC 114
Vice President for Academics
Graduate Faculty
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.…
Office: CD 102 Tutor in Concord Hall and Latin teacher. B.A., MLC M. Div., WLS
Office: MC 124
Professor of Music
MM VanderCook College of Music, Chicago IL: Instrumental Music Education
BA Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter MN: Music Education
Office: WCC 112 President MS Concordia University, Mequon WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI Speakers Bureau Topics Bible Study - Adiaphora, Straight talk on Bible Study - Bible study (various books and topics) Bible Study - Genesis, Gospel gems in Bible Study - Haggai: Building God’s house Bible Study - Numbers: “Is the Lord’s arm too short?” Christian Living - Christian marriage Martin Luther College - Recruitment: Ask the Lord to send workers Mission and Ministry - Teaching Christian values to children Worship - Worship that says WOW!
Professor of Chinese 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.…
