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Our professors are distinguished scholars, active researchers, published writers, and faithful Christians who demonstrate what it means to be both Christ-followers and leaders in their academic fields. As mentors and role models, they play a huge role in the integration of faith and learning at Bethel.

Program Directors & Lead Faculty

Emily Day

Emily Day

Program Director | emily-day@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Program Director

Laura Gilbertson

Laura Gilbertson

Program Director and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries | laura-gilbertson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Systematic theology, American Evangelicalism, culture, sociology of religion, race, gender, and topics connected to justice and reconciliation.

Kristi Gustafson

Kristi Gustafson

Program Director | kristina-gustafson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2012

Program Director for Post-Baccalaureate Nursing. Practice expertise in pediatric nursing. Special interests in simulation, holistic admissions, promoting student success, and supporting transition to practice.

Mary Lindell

Mary Lindell

Program Director | mlindell@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

Lindell is interested in practices and interventions that support student success in inclusive environments. She enjoys facilitating general and special education teacher development and partnering with schools to better prepare teachers and serve (P-12) students well.

Mary Michener

Mary Michener

Program Director, Department Chair and Associate Professor | mary-michener@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2012

Conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, phenomenological research, domestic violence, abuse, emotional healing, emotional and spiritual development, adolescence, youth ministry, family dynamics, health, nutrition and fitness.

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Aynsley Scheffert

Program Director | aym87336@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Dr. Aynsley Scheffert is an Assistant Professor of Social Work teaching in both the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) and Master of Social Work programs and serves as the BSW Program Director with Bethel University. She received her Bachelor of Arts degree from Northwestern College in Orange City, IA in 2007 and her MSW from St. Thomas University in 2015. Following completion of her MSW degree, she worked as a hospital social worker at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN and then as an individual, fam. . . read more.

Molly Wickam

Molly Wickam

Program Director | m-wickam@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Dr. Wickam is an associate professor of education and business/leadership and the program director for Bethel's MA Teaching, B.S. Accounting, B.S. Business Management, and B.S. Finance.

Faculty

Ebony Adedayo

Ebony Adedayo

Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | ebony-hatch@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Ebony currently works for the City of Minneapolis as the Resiliency in Community After Stress and Trauma Program Manager (ReCAST) within the Division of Race and Equity. As a ReCAST Program Manager, Ebony has implemented community based models to increase the understanding of community trauma, healing and resiliency, and systems change. Prior to her work at the City, she worked with the Alliance for Metropolitan Stability for nearly six years in various capacities, most recently as the Comm. . . read more.

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Tonya Allen

Adjunct Faculty | t-allen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Adjunct faculty

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Felix Amenumey

AA/AS Faculty | fka83436@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Felix Amenumey's interests include employee training and development, organizational development, international development and environmental sustainability.

Linda Anderson

Linda Anderson

Professor of Nursing | l-anderson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1990

Public health nursing, pediatrics, evidence-based practice, and health assessment. Special interest in preceptor development for public health nurses including school and faith community nurses.

Jentine Arkema

Jentine Arkema

Adjunct Instructor | j-arkema@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002

Leadership communication; women in leadership; interpersonal skills/communication; public speaking skills and methods; gender communication; conflict resolution methods, and family communication.

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Eric Asante

Adjunct Faculty | eka58394@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

I am an experienced consultant with a demonstrated history of working in the financial services industry over ten years. I have a Doctor of Business Administration (DBA) focused in Finance from Walden University. Also, I am currently a branch pastor at the Qodesh Family Church, Rochester campus. I love teaching. It is my passion and I am excited to part of the Bethel University Family.

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Dave Aune

Adjunct Instructor and Adjunct Instructor | daa93228@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2014

Financial accounting, budgeting, construction project management, facility master planning; long-term strategic modeling with educational component for Governance groups; and staff coaching, team-building and career development

Lori Ballantyne

Lori Ballantyne

Adjunct Instructor | lori-ballantyne@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011

I am interested in Healthcare Informatics and the use of data to improve patient outcomes. I currently work as a Clinical Documentation Improvement Specialist at Sharp Healthcare in San Diego.

Kristina Barkey

Kristina Barkey

Adjunct Professor | kmb69937 | Started at Bethel: September 2020

Kristina Barkey (BU '85) joins the faculty with thirty years of clinical experience as an RN in a high volume, high risk Labor & Delivery unit in Northern New Jersey. Since 2011 she has been a part of medical mission teams that travel annually from her healthcare system to both Haiti and the Philippines. A career highlight was being presented with the "Inspiring Global Nurse Award" at the United Nations, NY, in May 2018 for my work addressing healthcare disparity. She is passionate a. . . read more.

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Andrew Barrett-Bettcher

Adjunct Faculty | a-barrett-bettcher@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Operations experience in aviation, healthcare, retail and education. Leading cross-functional teams to solve complex business challenges through data driven and process focused approaches. Quality, including ISO 9001, Lean and Six Sigma. Medical Ethics.

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L. Paul Bernard

Adjunct Faculty | lsb58639@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Bethel University Adjunct Professor

Zachariah Berry

Zachariah Berry

Adjunct Faculty | zab59795@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Zachariah Berry is an Adjunct Faculty member in the College of Adult and Professional Studies. He is currently completing his PhD in organizational behavior at Cornell University. His research interests are broadly in morality and identity, with much of his current work primarily focusing on loyalty and passion for work.

Emily Blackmer

Emily Blackmer

Associate Program Director | emily-blackmer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Assistant Professor in CAS BA Social Work; Associate Program Director of CAPS BA Social Work Emily Blackmer's background includes working for the Los Angeles County Department of Children and Family Services as a Children's Social Worker, being assigned to Treatment and Dependency Investigation units. She has also worked in medical social work in a wide range of medical specialities including intensive outpatient psychiatric care, the emergency department, critical care units, mother/baby . . . read more.

Cheryl Bostrom

Cheryl Bostrom

Adjunct Assistant Professor | c-bostrom@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1995

My areas of expertise include culturally valid assessment, international education, teacher education, educational leadership, English language learning, scholarly research and writing, and intercultural communication. In addition to teaching and advising at Bethel University, I am serving with TeachBeyond.

Robert Brock

Robert Brock

Adjunct Instructor | r-brock@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

Marketing professional with expertise in global market research, user needs assessment, product design, new product development, brand strategy, and global product commercialization.

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Gus Broman

Adjunct Professor | gus-broman@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Gus Broman is a spirited leader and engaging communicator. He possesses a unique blend of technical and strategic expertise. Gus has managed numerous revolutionary projects and has a passion for leading organizations through radical change events. Above all, Gus loves to increase the spirit of teams, and mentor others to grow in their roles.

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Cara Cardoso

Adjunct | cara-cardoso@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Cardoso is grateful God brought her to Bethel University to interact with aspiring teachers and use her as a tool to further His work! Her husband and she live in White Bear Township where they enjoy getting outdoors with their two children. As a School Psychologist, she enjoys problem-solving using a team approach. She is motivated to connect with families and help them navigate the Special Education process. Each child is a new opportunity to extend the grace and love that she has been gi. . . read more.

Craig Case

Craig Case

Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries and Teaching Partner | craig-case@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006

Research, writing, worldview, humanities and theology, and Bible. In addition to teaching in the college setting for over 10 years, Case has served in pastoral ministry for 20 years in positions of student ministry, adult ministry, church planting, local and global missions, and senior leadership. He is currently working on a doctorate regarding the influence of narratives on our spiritual formation.

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Tara Cheath

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | tac64455@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

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Cassie Clabaugh

Instructor of Nursing | c-clabaugh@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2020

I started teaching full-time in the Post-Bacc Program in 2020! My background is in telemetry, labor & delivery, high-risk antepartum and postpartum.

Melanie Cole

Melanie Cole

Adjunct Faculty | m-cole@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

I am a most fulfilled when I get to hold the world of education in one hand the local church in the other.

Diane Dahl

Diane Dahl

Dean of Nursing, Social Work, and Community Health | diane-dahl@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998

Curriculum development; Program assessment; Accreditation; Students with disabilities in healthcare education programs; Online education

Nikki Daniels

Nikki Daniels

Program Director, Faculty | n-daniels@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1989

Self Analysis, Self Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Development

Julie De Haan

Julie De Haan

Professor of Nursing | jad36622@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011

Wide range of nursing experience including PICU, adult medical ICU, outpatient services, private duty, clinic nursing, and telemetry. Research interests include collaborative testing, use of exam item best practices, improving exam items to develop clinical judgment.

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George Dierberger

Adjunct Instructor | gfd84368@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010

Strategy and innovation, international marketing and business operations.

Bekki Drewlo

Bekki Drewlo

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing | bld45953@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

Over 20 years of experience in home health care. Experience also includes medical-surgical, clinic, phone triage, solid organ and bone marrow transplant.

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Connie Dreyer

Adjunct Instructor in Nursing | drecon@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1994

Connie is a registered nurse who teaches in the leadership and philosophy courses for the degree completion program. In practice, her areas of expertise are geriatrics and home health care where she provides consultation related to regulatory and compliance issues as well as program development.

David Edgerton Jr

David Edgerton Jr

Adjunct Instructor | dle74464@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Managing Principal of The DEJ Group

Nathan Elliott

Nathan Elliott

Teaching Partner | nathan-elliott@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013

Nathan Elliott has served as a classroom teacher, instructional coach, and educational consultant. He began teaching at Bethel University in 2013, and has since developed several new courses, including the ENVoY Classroom Management Strategies certificate program. He also enjoys advising students as they develop their thesis projects.

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Teresa Emenecker

Adjunct instructor | tee37688@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

Adjunct instructor for Post-Baccalaureate Nursing Program. Practice experience in mother/baby, pediatrics, and family practice.

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Colleen Feldman

Adjunct Faculty | c-feldman@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023

I have been a practicing school psychologist in the public school system since 1989. I retired from full time work in June 2023 and have been filling in for medical leaves this past school year. I am passionate about working with students with disabilities and their families, mentoring and coaching new special education teachers and supporting all teachers as they work to educate students with special needs. As a Christ follower, I have always attempted to integrate my faith experience t. . . read more.

Paul Floyd

Paul Floyd

Adjunct Faculty | paul-floyd@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Capstone/Business plan development, strategic planning, senior healthcare legal-compliance and leadership ethics

Joel Frederickson

Joel Frederickson

Associate Dean of Institutional Assessment and Accreditation and Adjunct Faculty | frejoe@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1996

Frederickson's research interests include the psychological impact of apologies and how students change over four years from participating in college. This includes changes in cognition, beliefs, and spirituality.

Tori Furlong

Tori Furlong

Instructor of Nursing | v-furlong@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2020

Staff nurse experience in cardio-thoracic step down. Completed MSN in Nursing Education from Colorado Christian University in 2022 with a focus on Simulation throughout Nursing Curriculum. Interests include clinicals, skills, med-surg nursing, and role as the simulation coordinator.

Bethany Gerdin

Bethany Gerdin

Associate Professor of Nursing | andbet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013

Staff nurse experience in adult blood and marrow transplant (BMT). Completed Ph.D. in Nursing from University of MN in 2015 with a focus on nursing ethics. Dissertation title is "The Process Used by Family Surrogate Decision Makers to Withdraw Life-Sustaining Treatments in the BMT Population."

Janiece Gray

Janiece Gray

Adjunct Faculty | grajan@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Janiece Gray, MHA, CPXP, BSW, ACC is a wife, mother, entrepreneur, business owner, author, speaker, consultant, & coach and has spent her entire career in healthcare. She is a co-founder of DTA Associates Inc., a healthcare consulting firm in Minneapolis and is also a Founder, Executive, Life & Leadership Coach with JGray & Associates, LLC. As a coach, a teacher and national speaker, Janiece is passionate about communication, specifically, how to help staff, physicians and leaders enhance t. . . read more.

Ryan Gunderson

Ryan Gunderson

Dean for Student Success and Retention | ryan-gunderson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010

Couple and family therapy; families as systems; dynamics of interpersonal relationships; leadership development

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Raymon Hanson

Adjunct Instructor in Christian Ministries | raymon-hanson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001

Biblical/historical studies related to the Ancient Near East and to the Jewish background of Christianity, how the teachings of Scripture are relevant for living in today's world.

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Wendy Hemme

Adjunct Professor | wjh47345@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Wendy Hemme graduated from the nursing program at Bethel University in 2003. She worked as a pediatric Registered Nurse for 9 years before going back to school for her Master's degree. She gained experience in pediatric emergency and intensive care before graduating from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012 with her MSN in the Pediatric Primary Care Nurse Practitioner program. She teaches as an adjunct professor at Bethel University and works for the City of Minneapolis as an Adolescent N. . . read more.

Erica Hering

Erica Hering

Adjunct Faculty | e-hering@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005

Erica is a former elementary school teacher who has served in higher education for 12 years. Erica has worked with the Doctoral and Licensing Program in Educational Leadership since 2006. She also received her doctoral degree through Bethel's program.

Samuel Hintz

Samuel Hintz

Adjunct Professor | smh29748@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

I graduated from the University of Minnesota with my doctorate in counseling psychology in 2013, focusing on the use of internet-based interventions to improve symptoms of depression and anxiety. Since that time I have worked as a staff psychologist for the Minneapolis Veterans Affairs Hospital and at the Sanford Health clinic in Alexandria, MN. I have had the good fortune to teach at the University of Minnesota during my training and later with the Masters in Counseling program here at B. . . read more.

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Taylor Hoffer

Adjunct Instructor | tm-hoffer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010

I have a passion for Jesus, humanity, the impact of leadership/followership, and being good stewards of our resources. I hope to encourage and inspire you to engage with learning to better yourself and those in your sphere of influence.

(Lily) Xiaoqing Huang

(Lily) Xiaoqing Huang

Adjunct Instructor and Adjunct Instructor | xih27523@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

* Learner: I love to learn. I am a quick learner and I can master skills in a short period of time. * Achiever: I am productive. I welcome new tasks and challenges to achieve results and goals. * Planner: I like to see the whole picture, find the best route and plan things in advance. * Exerciser: I practice simple ballet, yoga, Zumba and swimming. I like hiking in nature.

Krystal Humphreys

Krystal Humphreys

Adjunct Faculty | k-d-humphreys@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Research Includes: Domestic Minor Sex Trafficking; Non-Suicidal Self-Injury; and Children and Adolescents in Military families.

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Paul Ives

Adjunct Professor of Business | pives@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008

Paul Ives is currently works as a full-time development professional for a Twin Cities based Christian ministry where he is responsible for overseeing nearly 200 missionaries and training and coaching them in their fundraising and ministry partnership skills. He first first started working at Bethel University CAPS/GS in 2008 as an Enrollment Counselor and later as the Director of Admissions for CAPS/GS. Since 2012 he has either been teaching or serving as the SME (Subject Matter Expert) an. . . read more.

Jeff Jacob

Jeff Jacob

Adjunct Instructor | j-jacob@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007

Teaching and research interests in applied econometrics, economic development and business analytics.

Peter Jankowski

Peter Jankowski

Associate Professor of Psychology | pjankows@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2004

Jankowski's research focuses on differentiation of self and spirituality; forgiveness; faith integration in psychotherapy; narrative and experiential therapy; and clinical supervision.

Rachel Jorgensen

Rachel Jorgensen

Adjunct Instructor | rra35368@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Educator with a specialized focus in the areas of work-based learning, internship development and special education.

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Peter Kapsner

Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries | kappet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002

New Testament and Practical Theology

Judith Landrum

Judith Landrum

Dean of Education, Christian Ministries, and Associate Programs | j-landrum@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2004

Secondary Literacy: Writing instruction practices, K-12 Literature, and Reading in the Content Area

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Erica Lehner

Adjunct | el-lehner@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018

Erica Lehner graduated from the University of Wisconsin-LaCrosse in 1996 with a BS in English Education and a minor in ESL. After a year of teaching middle and high school, she began working with CRU (formerly Campus Crusade for Christ) at the University of Wisconsin Madison, Minnesota State University Moorhead, and UW River Falls. Teaching has also lead her overseas where she spent 6 years working at a university in China. In 2011 Erica received her MA-ESL from Hamline University While . . . read more.

Minyoung Lim

Minyoung Lim

Assistant Professor of Social Work | minyoung-lim@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Minyoung Lim is an Assistant Professor of Social Work at Bethel University. She holds an MSW from University of Pittsburgh and PhD in Social Work from Indiana University. Minyoung has diverse practice experience from micro to macro including social work research in government and direct practice in Aging.

Bradley Lind

Bradley Lind

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | brl56546@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing

Gregg Lindberg

Gregg Lindberg

Teaching Partner and Teaching Partner | lingrem@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2006

Human Resource Management, Business Administration, Organizational Development, Leadership, Technology, and Public Administration.

Helen Nazarian Lole

Helen Nazarian Lole

Adjunct Faculty | h-lole@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Helen Lole is a licensed clinical social worker with over a decade experience in various social work settings, including: community mental health, hospital social work, law enforcement, mental health court and substance abuse facilities. Helen Lole is also a licensed attorney and has a professional interest in the intersection of the two professions: Social Work and Law. Helen Lole has focused on increasing legal knowledge through social work skills to achieve effective empowerment of indiv. . . read more.

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Amie Lorence Grubidge

Adjunct Instructor of Education | amie-lorence@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Adjunct Instructor of Education

Keith Loy

Keith Loy

Adjunct Professor | kal22547@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Keith Loy is the Founding Senior Pastor of Celebrate Church, a multiplication church that launched in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 1999. It has since grown into a thriving church with nearly 3,500 in attendance. Keith is driven by his passion for reaching the lost, and he is fueled by the personal story of a life changed by Christ.

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Phillip Martin

Adjunct Faculty Instructor | Phillip-Martin@Bethel.Edu | Started at Bethel: 2020

After completing his B.A and M.A. he has worked in a variety of capacities as a therapist and in home therapist. He currently is heavily focused on helping others find healing in his therapy practice from addiction, disordered eating, and other responses to trauma. He brings his experience, passion, and non-pathologizing approach to help students grow in their educational and personal development as well as holistic image.

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Jenna Meese

Adjunct Faculty | jenna-meese@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Jenna Meese, MA, LPCC, SHRM-CP received her BA in Psychology from Bethel University in 2009. She completed her MA in Counseling Psychology from University of St. Thomas in 2011 and returned to school for a MA in Human Resource Management, which she completed in 2019. Jenna has been a licensed therapist since 2015 and has experience working with children and families in home and school based settings as well as in managed care/utilization review for a large insurance company. Jenna first tau. . . read more.

Kimberley Meyer

Kimberley Meyer

Associate Professor of Nursing | k-meyer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1997

Dr. Meyer has been teaching since 1989 in nursing theory, fundamentals of nursing, ethics, psychiatric mental health nursing in the undergraduate program; theory and nurse educator courses in the MSN program, theory in the DNP program, and psychopathology in the marriage and family therapy master's program at Bethel Seminary. Areas of specific interest include: theory, ethics, mental health and mental illness in society and the church, women's issues, and innovations in nursing education.. . . read more.

Maia Miller

Maia Miller

Adjunct Faculty | maia-miller@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2014

Maia has been working and teaching in the special education field for 20 years. During this time she has worked with students in all disability areas. Maia started, like many, as a para in a special education classroom. For 10 years Maia worked with middle school students teaching reading, writing, and social skills classes. She also taught in a center-based DCD program for multiple years. For the past 7 years, Maia has worked as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator for high school studen. . . read more.

Bernita Missal

Bernita Missal

Professor of Nursing Emerita | b-missal@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002

Cultural diversity, Cross-cultural childbearing and child-rearing families, Evidence-based practice, obstetrics, mentoring students for international experiences, cross-cultural research, research especially qualitative.

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Shawn Moore

Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries | shawn-moore@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010

Adjunct Instructor of General Education

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Joe Moussa

Business Adjunct Instructor | jrm88429@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2020

Joe is a Business Adjunct Instructor in the The College of Adult & Professional Studies (CAPS).

Jan Mrozinski

Jan Mrozinski

Adjunct Faculty | j-mrozinski@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Professor Mrozinski's education and experiences are in the fields of both mental health and special education. Given this background, she is interested in preparing teachers to serve students and families in professional, focused, and compassionate ways.

Alicia Murphy

Alicia Murphy

Adjunct Faculty | akm98837@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2020

I am a registered nurse teaching in the post-baccalaureate nursing program. I have been a nurse for over twenty years and have worked in various clinical settings. I have taught in both BSN and MSN programs in the traditional and online classrooms. My primary teaching focus is nursing assessment, pharmacology, pathophysiology, and leadership.

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Brad Nauman

Adjunct Instructor | bjnauman@gmail.com | Started at Bethel: 2011

Brad has 30+ years of experience as a leader in both the public and private sector. He is the current Mayor of Buffalo, Minn. and also sits on the board of the Buffalo Allina Hospital Foundation.  His day job is as the Advisory Business Consultant for Servicenow, advising large corporate clients on Enterprise Service Management initiatives. He is frequently asked to speak on topics ranging from leadership to local government issues.

Sara Nylin

Sara Nylin

Associate Professor of Nursing | s-nylin@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

Sara has twenty years of experience in OB nursing, primarily Labor & Delivery and High Risk OB. Her interests include cultural variations in the childbirth experience, the use of simulation in nursing education, and the needs of multilingual learners in nursing.

DiAnna Olsen

DiAnna Olsen

Adjunct | dio64579@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

President of Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services and Small Business Consultant - Entrepreneur. I took over as President of Owl Bookkeeping and CFO Services, in 2019 and acquired the business in 2020. We have a staff of over 30 employees and over 200 clients. Leadership, strategy development, collaboration, delegation, problem-solving, and conflict resolution is a daily affair as well as the full suite of small business accounting. Having spent 35 years in this industry, and graduating with a. . . read more.

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Joel Olson

Instructor | olsjoee@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2014

Academic writing

Chad Osgood

Chad Osgood

Dean of Business, Leadership, Health, and Social Sciences | chad-osgood@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998

Osgood's research interests are in athletic training leadership, instructional technology, concussion management, and integrative medicine.

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Lisa Ouren

Adjunct Professor | Lmo72847@Bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Lisa Ouren is an adjunct professor in the CAPS/GS Special Education Program.

Jeanine Parolini

Jeanine Parolini

Associate Professor and Associate Professor | j-parolini@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007

Dr. Parolini has developed thousands of leaders in hundreds of organizations throughout the world. Her passion is to invest in principled people, leaders and learning organizations. Jeanine coaches leaders, teams and organizations to be continuous learners, self-aware, trustworthy, responsible, collaborative, empowering and innovative. She speaks and writes on a variety of topics involving effective leadership, teams and organizational life.

Eric Peterson

Eric Peterson

Adjunct Faculty | erp32998@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Eric is the owner of a private practice where he offers mental and behavioral health therapy services. His teaching interests include psychology and addictions counseling. He is dedicated to helping students learn to develop critical thinking skills and increase their ability to apply relevant information to their personal and professional goals.

Miranda Powers

Miranda Powers

Associate Dean for Campus Engagement | m-powers@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2013

Powers has been working as a Career Counselor and part time Clinical Counselor for the past 3 years. She has worked in higher education for a total of 9 years in a variety of roles. For the past 4 years, she has taught as an instructor in the College of Arts & Sciences at Bethel University in the General Studies Program.

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Albert Prentice

Teaching Partner and Adjunct Instructor | a-prentice@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007

Human services, Organizational Leadership, Ethics and Business Management

Lance Radziej

Lance Radziej

Adjunct Faculty | Lar49965@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Lance is an accomplished accounting and finance executive who will bring his practical experience into the classroom setting. This experience includes working in multinational public corporations (as a controller), non-profits (as a board treasurer), public accounting (in a “big four” firm and as a managing partner of a boutique firm), and government service (as a state agency public official

Kemi Rampi

Kemi Rampi

Adjunct Professor | ksr99589@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

Kemi S. Rampi, Esq., lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA. She obtained a degree in Journalism from Southeast Missouri State University. After which she received her Juris Doctorate from St. Thomas School of Law. She is a licensed attorney practicing exclusively in family law. Her practice focuses on resolving disputes respectfully.

Jerrion Richardson

Jerrion Richardson

Clinical Assistant Professor of Social Work | j-richardson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022

Jerrion Richardson, MSSW, LICSW is a clinical assistant professor with the Social Work Department at Bethel University.  He holds a Bachelor of Social Work degree from Austin Peay State University and a Master of Science in Social Work degree with a concentration in Evidence-Based Interpersonal Practice from the University of Tennessee.  Jerrions practice experience includes working with people in crisis both environmental and behavioral.  Jerrion has training in Critical Incident Stress. . . read more.

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Eric Roesler

Adjunct Professor | err79847@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

I am excited to be teaching adults. I have 15+ years experience teaching high school students about Business, Marketing, and Economics. I am enjoying being able to transfer that knowledge to adults as well.

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Dan Rotach

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology | danny-rotach@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2000

Issues of sexuality, conflict management, relationship dynamics.

Kathlene Scholljegerdes

Kathlene Scholljegerdes

Adjunct Faculty | k-scholl@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998

Dr. Scholljegerdes completed her master’s degree in counseling psychology from Bethel and then graduated from the University of St. Thomas with a doctorate in counseling psychology. After working at Bethel for over 16 years, she was a staff psychologist at two Veterans Affairs hospitals. She provided psychotherapy for patients, focusing on trauma, and facilitated training for medical staff. Prior to working at the VA, she had an extensive background in career development and worked in hum. . . read more.

Jennifer Scott

Jennifer Scott

Adjunct Instructor of Biblical and Theological Studies | jscott@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002

Studying the Bible is an adventure. Teaching about the Bible is a privilege. As I teach, I continue to see new things and learn more about what it means to be a disciple of Jesus.

Janelle Shearer

Janelle Shearer

Adjunct Instructor | janelle-shearer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008

Clinical experience includes work in home health, hospice, critical care units, medical-surgical, and obstetrics. Extensive experience leading quality improvement programs related to hospital, home health care, patient safety, and palliative care.

Linda Shell

Linda Shell

Teaching Partner | linda-shell@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008

Linda has served over 25 years in the field of aging in a variety of roles including staff nurse, director of nursing, corporate education, leadership, clinical consultant, and quality improvement. She worked five years at HCMC in surgical trauma but left to return back to her true love of senior care. She currently travels the country speaking on the topic of leadership and facilitating leadership programs for senior care providers and non-profits. She developed her DNP project into a lead. . . read more.

Bethany Simpson

Bethany Simpson

Adjunct Faculty | bls35544@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

Training & Development Nursing Education Management of Inpatient Units Mentoring & Coaching Staff; Staff Engagement; Team Building Patient Experience Process Reengineering & Change Management Unique Hospital-Move Leadership Performance Analysis & Improvement Project Planning & Execution Budgeting & Administration

Debbie Solomon

Debbie Solomon

Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | soldeb@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998

When not teaching at Bethel, Debbie works as a Family Nurse Practitioner Practice and Educational interests include: public health nursing, community health, health education/health promotion, care coordination, community-based care, elder care, diversity, international health

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Andrea Sorensen

Adjunct Instructor | ae-sorensen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1994

Teach from a Strengths Based approach

Krista Soria

Krista Soria

Adjunct Faculty | ksoria@umn.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016

Dr. Soria teaches research courses for the Educational Leadership program.

Sue Steen

Sue Steen

Adjunct Assistant Professor of Nursing | s-steen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1983

Sue's nursing and teaching career has focused on maternal/child health. She has published a number of articles related to spiritual care and faith development in children. Sue has also done research and published in the area of perinatal bereavement. In addition to teaching, she is currently working as a Perinatal Nurse Navigator with a focus on caring for families who have experienced the loss of a baby. She is currently developing a high risk perinatal program in Mbale, Uganda that is c. . . read more.

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Michelle Steffenhagen

Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Education and Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology | allmica@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015

College Student Development, Crisis Intervention, Conflict Management, Wellbeing

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Jim Stern

Instructor | jms84372@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2014

I have taught courses in biology, animal behavior, environmental science, and earth science. I thrive on any adventures that include encounters with wildlife, geologic events, or environmental issues. I have 32 years of teaching experience and enjoy teaching these natural sciences to students from middle school age through adult.

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David Thomas

Adjunct | david-thomas@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019

I am a proud graduate of Bethel (class of 2005). I am married to my incredible wife, Lindsey (class of '06), and we live in Lino Lakes with our 4 kids. Although I started out as a high school social studies teacher, I have spent most of my career as a special education teacher working with students with emotional and behavioral disorders. I find great joy in sharing Jesus's love with my students and coworkers. Every day God shows me grace and mercy, and I try like crazy to do the same thin. . . read more.

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Mark Thorson

Associate Professor | thomara@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1995

Culturally Competent General education for Adult Learners GENS110 Succeeding in College GENS130 Successful Writing GENS135 Workplace Writing GENS150: Reading and Responding to the Arts ENGL214: Film and Modern Myth BUS208 Writing for Business and Industry GENS225 Academic Research Writing GENS240 Christianity and Civilizations BUS304 Business Communication

Jone Tiffany

Jone Tiffany

Professor of Nursing | tifjon@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001

Dr. Tiffany is a Professor of Nursing, Healthcare Education Consultant, and Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach. In her academic role, she is involved in designing and implementing simulations in the lab and in virtual settings; the use educational technology; and teaches Innovations in Nursing Education and Nursing Informatics. She also chairs the Credentialing and Privileging sub-committee of the Board of Directors for the Fairview Care system in Minneapolis, MN. Dr. Tiffany has presented n. . . read more.

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Pee Vululleh

Course Developer & Adjunct Instructor | pnv98739@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

IT professional

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Brinn Watson

Adjunct Faculty | bhw27758@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2017

Research and teaching interests include: Impact of public policy on children and families, low-income families and children, research methods, statistics for the social sciences

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Kara Wicklund

Adjunct Instructor | k-wicklund@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011

Instructional Design

Amy Witt

Amy Witt

Associate Professor | a-witt@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007

Wide range of nursing experience, including surgical intensive care and trauma, medical surgical nursing, and forensic nursing as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. Completed Ph.D. in Nursing with the dissertation focus on the cultural competence of Baccalaureate nursing students. Previously served on the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Current research interest is the impact collaborative testing has on longterm retention in Baccalaureate nursing students and Next Generation NCLEX. Certified Nu. . . read more.

Gretchen Wrobel

Gretchen Wrobel

University Professor of Psychology | g-wrobel@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1988

Wrobel conducts research on curiosity as it affects relationships in adoption, including the adopted person, adoptive parents, and birth parents.

Samuel Zalanga

Samuel Zalanga

Professor of Social Work Emeritus | szalanga@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1999

Zalanga's doctoral fieldwork focused on the comparative role of ruling elite coalitions in development policy formulation and implementation in Malaysia and Nigeria. He specifically studied the process and politics of neoliberal economic reforms and implementation in the two countries as part of a broader global political-economic issue of the relative role of states and the market in the contemporary incarnation of global capitalism. Zalanga grew up in the rural, social margins, and peri. . . read more.

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Nick Zeimet

Director of Field Education and Assistant Professor | nick-zeimet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021

Nick is a clinical social worker with more than 10 years of psychotherapy and community social work experience. He volunteers with Mount Sinai Human Rights Program conducting remote evaluations for those seeking asylum in the United States. He is the past President of SAMS - MN Chapter (Syrian American Medical Society) and Mental Health Committee member of SAMS - national. He was lead coordinator of the first SAMS Mental Health Psychosocial Support report and in 2019 led a mental health mi. . . read more.