Photo of Ann Albrecht Ann Albrecht

Early Childhood Learning Center

Photo of Warren Backer Warren Backer

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Prof. Peter Baganz Peter Baganz

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.…

Photo of Bethel Balge Bethel Balge

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

Photo of Prof. Daniel N Balge Daniel Balge

(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

Photo of Jacob Behnken Jacob Behnken

Dean of Chapel, Professor of Music

Photo of Darrell Berg Darrell Berg

Office: LIB 020A Professor of Art Education Bachelor of Science in Education

Photo of Melissa Berg Melissa Berg

Director of Early Childhood Learning Center

Photo of Natalie Borgwardt Natalie Borgwardt

Lead Teacher; ECLC BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

Photo of Aaron Bush Aaron Bush

Dormitory Supervisor and Instructor

Brendon Bushman

Adjunct Oboe Instructor

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 Kathryn Carlovsky Kathryn Carlovsky

Adjunct Music Instructor

Photo of Prof. Benjamin P. Clemons Benjamin Clemons

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

Photo of Prof. Rebecca L Cox Rebecca Cox

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

Photo of James Danell James Danell

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

Photo of Isaiah Degner Isaiah Degner

Professor of Foreign Language

Photo of Brittany Denn Brittany Denn

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of Kali Denn Kali Denn

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher
 

Photo of Gregory Diersen Gregory Diersen

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

Photo of Heath Dobberpuhl Heath Dobberpuhl

Professor of Science

Photo of Rebecca Doering Rebecca Doering

Professor of Physical Education; Head Softball Coach

Photo of Angie Domeier Angie Domeier

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Brian Dose Brian Dose

Office: WCC 336 Professor of English MA University of Wisconsin, Milwaukee WI MDiv Wisconsin Lutheran Seminary, Mequon WI BA Northwestern College, Watertown WI

Photo of Naomi Evenson Naomi Evenson

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of Rachel Feld Rachel Feld

Director of Academic Computing & Online Learning Office: WCC 223

Photo of Daniel Fenske Daniel Fenske

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

Photo of Yongyi (Iris) Foote Yongyi (Iris) Foote

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of William Frame William Frame

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Joel Fredrich Joel Fredrich

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

Photo of Rachel Fredrich Rachel Fredrich

Professor of Mathematics Office:WCC 248

Photo of Daniel Gawrisch Daniel Gawrisch

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

Photo of Kaitlin Gawrisch Kaitlin Gawrisch

Adjunct, Physical Education

Photo of Kelli Green Kelli Green

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.…

Photo of Linda Gronholz Linda Gronholz

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of Paul Grubbs Paul Grubbs

Professor of English, Writing Center Coordinator Office: WCC 331 MA Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Indiana PA MA Indiana University, Bloomington IN BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

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.…

Photo of Kristen Hanevik Kristen Hanevik

Education Administrative Assistant

Photo of Jennifer Haugen Jennifer Haugen

Adjunct, Voice Instructor Office: MH 206 MMus The Boston Conservatory, Boston MA BA Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato MN

Photo of Kristen Haun Kristen Haun

Early Childhood Learning Center Worker

Photo of Mackenzie Helget Mackenzie Helget

Early Childhood Substitute Assistant Teacher

Photo of Brian Hennig Brian Hennig

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.…

Photo of Grace Hennig Grace Hennig

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.…

Photo of Craig Hirschmann Craig Hirschmann

Professor of Music Office: MC 205 MCM Concordia University Wisconsin, Mequon, WI BS Education, Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm, MN

Photo of Mary Hoffman Mary Hoffman

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of Brian Hopp Brian Hopp

Adjunct Instructor of History Office: WCC 236

Photo of Samuel Hunter Samuel Hunter

Strength Coach; Assistant Track Coach; Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education

Photo of Naomi Johnson Naomi Johnson

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

Photo of Jordyn Keranen Jordyn Keranen

Administrative Assistant for the Early Childhood Learning Center

Photo of Mya Kessler-Peshon Mya Kessler-Peshon

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

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 Elizabeth Klugherz Elizabeth Klugherz

Lead Teacher, Early Childhood Learning Center

Photo of Paul Koelpin Paul Koelpin

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.…

Photo of Jennifer Krause Jennifer Krause

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

Photo of Hanevik Kristen Hanevik Kristen

Education Administrative Assistant

Photo of JoElyn Krohn JoElyn Krohn

Instructor, Mathematics; Financial Wellness Coordinator - MS Minnesota State University, Mankato, MN - BA Concordia University, St Paul, MN

Photo of Jonathan Laabs Jonathan Laabs

Professor of Music Department Chair of Music Office: MC 205

Photo of Judy Martens Judy Martens

Adjunct, Piano Instructor Office: MC 214

Photo of Jennifer Mehlberg Jennifer Mehlberg

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

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 Thomas Nass Thomas Nass

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.…

Photo of Marylou Norrick Marylou Norrick

Administrative Assistant for Licensure

Photo of Breanna Olson Breanna Olson

Professor of Physical Education, Head Coach, Women's Cross Country, Assistant Coach, Men's & Women's Track Program: Bachelor of Science in Education

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 Adam Pavelchik Adam Pavelchik

Professor of Education; Director of Field Experiences

Photo of Matthew Pearson Matthew Pearson

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  

Photo of Kelsey Piotter Kelsey Piotter

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Ryan Rader Ryan Rader

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Sarah Rigge Sarah Rigge

Early Childhood Substitute Worker

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

Photo of Mandi Russow Mandi Russow

Assistant Teacher; ECLC

Photo of Nathaniel Savage Nathaniel Savage

Dormitory Supervisor, Tutor and Instructor

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 David Scharf David Scharf

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). …

Photo of John Schmidt John Schmidt

Adjunct Instructor, Theology

Photo of Katherine Schmoller Katherine Schmoller

Adjunct Instructor, Physical Education

Photo of Nicolas Schmoller Nicolas Schmoller

Professor of Theology & Foreign Language Office: WCC 129C Bachelor of Arts Biblical Languages, Classical

Photo of Scott Schmudlach Scott Schmudlach

Vice-President for Administration 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

Photo of Jeffrey Schone Jeffrey Schone

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.…

Photo of Alla Skorenka Alla Skorenka

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Adrian Smith Adrian Smith

Professor of Music Department Chair of Music Office: MC 202 MCM Concordia University, Mequon, WI BS Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education

Photo of Catherine St John Catherine St John
Photo of Krista Stadick Krista Stadick

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Isabella Stading Isabella Stading

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Ross Stelljes Ross Stelljes

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

Photo of Mark Tacke Mark Tacke

Professor of Science Office: WCC 242 MS Mankato State University, Mankato MN BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN

Photo of Christine Thompson Christine Thompson

Early Childhood Assistant Teacher

Photo of Luke Thompson Luke Thompson

History/Social Science and Theology  

Photo of Julie Trebelhorn Julie Trebelhorn

Adjunct, Piano Instructor

Photo of Alan Uher Alan Uher

Professor of Education & Student Teaching Supervisor Office: WCC 126 Bachelor of Science in Education

Photo of Dave Urness Dave Urness

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Elisabeth Urtel Elisabeth Urtel

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Marianne Vogel Marianne Vogel

Adjunct, Piano Instructor Office: MC 210 BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education

Photo of Daniel Waldschmidt Daniel Waldschmidt

Professor of Foreign Language

Photo of Mark Wamma Mark Wamma

Adjunct Instructor, Applied Instrument

Photo of Haley Wels Haley Wels

Adjunct Instructor, English; Public Relations Assistant Writer

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 Elizabeth Wiechman Elizabeth Wiechman

Adjunct, Piano/Organ Instructor Office: MC 102 BS Dr. Martin Luther College, New Ulm MN: Education

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 Kathryn Wurster Kathryn Wurster

Adjunct, Voice Instructor Office: MC 213 MMus University of Colorado, Boulder CO: Vocal Performance BA Gustavus Adolphus College, St. Peter MN: Vocal Performance

Photo of Miles Wurster Miles Wurster

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

Photo of Camille Wyffels Camille Wyffels

Administrative Assistant, Music

Office: MC 202

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

Photo of Tyson Zarnstorff Tyson Zarnstorff

Professor of Mathematics, Assistant Coach, Men's Soccer Office:WCC 244