DR TANYA YERIGAN Dr Tanya Yerigan BS 92M

DR. TANYA YERIGAN Dr. Tanya Yerigan, BS ‘ 92/M. Ed ‘ 98/Ph. D. ‘ 04 Professor & Education Graduate Director School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 O: (320) 564 -2337 | C: (320) 981 -0041

DR. TANYA YERIGAN • Dr. Tanya Yerigan. Tanya has been with SMSU since 1998. Tanya is a career-long educator with a background in education, business, and social work. With over 28 years of K-12 and higher education experience, she is a well-rounded professor that has worked with educators from several states. As an avid researcher herself, Dr. Yerigan’s current research focus includes the brain, toxic stress, childhood trauma, and mental health. Tanya also serves as the Education Department’s Graduate Director. • The favorite part of her job is being able to work side-by-side practicing educators from all different work environments to "learn with and from them". Some of Tanya's hobbies include restoring dilapidated houses, finding the perfect garage sale, building furniture, hanging out with her family (hubby, kids, & grandkids), shed hunting, and spending time at the family cabin. • Graduate Student Tip: Never doubt that YOU can-because you CAN!

DR. DENNIS LAMB Dr. Dennis Lamb, Ed. D, '98 Professor of Education Graduate Learning Communities School Of Education Southwest Minnesota State University Individualized Learning 168 | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C: (218) 838 -5382 | O: (507) 537 -7115

DR. DENNIS LAMB • A career highlight occurred in 2013 • Dr. Dennis Lamb began his teaching -14 when he was granted a career in 1982 and became a sabbatical and was a visiting Professor of Education with SMSU in professor at Udon Thani Rajabhat 2002. His teaching background is in University in Thailand for five months. He has published several elementary education, having taught articles ranging from parental 5 th and 6 th grade for eight years and involvement, best practices in served as elementary principal for teaching, and effective Learning four years before transitioning his Community models. His is also the career to higher education. He co-author of Calming The Storm Regulating Behavior, Teaching taught in two private colleges in Iowa Social/Emotional Regulation Skills before joining Southwest Minnesota to K-12 Students and Parents, as State University, where he directed well as two accompanying an off-campus elementary education workbooks under the same title. He currently resides in degree program at Central Lakes Baxter, MN with his wife, Joni, College in Brainerd, MN. He now and has two daughters, facilitates learning communities for Jalynn and Jenna, and one educators seeking a Masters degree granddaughter, Jayde. in Teaching, Learning, and Leadership.

JASON ULBRICH Jason Ulbrich Charter Certificate Community Liaison and Recruiter School Of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C: (320)-260 -0152

JASON ULBRICH • Jason Ulbrich has been in education since 1998 and began as a high school science teacher. In that time he has been an assistant principal, District Curriculum Director, and Executive Director. Jason earned his MS and Ed. S in 2002 from St. Cloud State University. He has been in charter schools since 2005 and has been the Executive Director at Eagle Ridge Academy since 2012. Jason is an adjunct professor for the Charter School Leadership Certificate Program.

DR. LYNN PETERSON Dr. Lynn Peterson Charter Certificate Community Liaison and Recruiter Adjunct Professor School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C: (612) 237 -6702

DR. LYNN PETERSON • During the last twenty years of my professional work life, I have been an educator of students and adults and most importantly- a life-long learner- who enjoys the art and science of effective practice. My doctoral dissertation was entitled, “Can Explicit Teaching of a Growth Mindset in Early Elementary Increase Student Ability. ” I earned my Doctorate and K-12 superintendent license from Concordia St. Paul and my K-12 Principal license and Education Specialist degree from Capella University. I also hold a Master’s from the University of St Thomas in Special Education and hold K-12 Specific Learning Disabilities, K-6 Elementary Education, K-12 Physical Education, 5 -8 Social Studies, and Pre-primary licenses. I have four children ages 24, 21, 18, and 10. I am excited to be a part of the SMSU team and look forward to building the Charter School Leader pipeline with competent and fierce leaders who possess the skillset needed to make educational headway for all students.

SUSAN BLOOMGREN Susan Bloomgren Charter Certificate Community Liaison and Recruiter Adjunct Professor School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C- (952)-237 -9358

SUSAN BLOOMGREN • I am thrilled to serve as an adjunct professor launching the inaugural charter school leadership certificate cohort. I earned my Bachelor's of Science and Master's of Education from the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities. My passion is supporting teachers and leaders grow as professionals to better serve their students. My doctoral research to examine highly effective teacher preparation programs is closely connected to my interests. I have worked my entire career in charter schools and am continually impressed by the dedication and hard work of staff who choose to call charter schools their professional home.

DR. BRUCE LOCKLEAR Dr. Bruce Locklear Assistant Professor of Education School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C-(612)799 -8787

DR. BRUCE LOCKLEAR • Dr, Bruce Locklear is a long-time principal, superintendent and educational leader that takes great pride in organizational growth and health and most importantly student success. Locklear has served as the principal of Edina High School, Delano High School and myriad other leadership roles across the state. Additionally, he has taught at SMSU, Bethel University in their Ph. D. program. Locklear was selected as Minnesota Principal of the Year in 2010.

DR. BRUCE LOCKLEAR • Greetings! • My name is Dr. Bruce Locklear and I am a professor for SMSU. Have you contemplated heading back to school for a master’s degree in Education? Southwest State will start a learning community in Fergus Falls and Surrounding Communities this fall, and you could be a part of it! • Our program is a practitioners program; meaning the work you do in the Master’s program is translated to resources for your classroom. • We meet one weekend per month and we are a cohort program; meaning, the people you start with you graduate with at the completion of two years. The masters program also prepares you to assume a leadership role in your school and is a great prelude to our administrative licensure program. • If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to me at 612 -799 -8787 or email me at Bruce. Locklear @smsu. edu or Kim Nelson at 218 -282 -0131! • We look forward to seeing you this fall!

DR. JOHN ENGSTROM Dr. John Engstrom malsnlnasf School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C-507 -822 -2955

DR. JOHN ENGSTROM My Doctorate is in Leadership, with an emphasis in Organization Development, Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota M. S. , Education, Southwest Minnesota State University B. S. , Secondary Education, University of Wisconsin Certificate, Organization Development - University of Minnesota Certificate, Clifton Strengths Coach, Gallup Organization – Omaha, NE Currently serving as Associate Professor of Graduate Education in the Off-campus Graduate Learning Community Program. I have been a co-facilitator or lead facilitator in Learning Communities for 22 years. One of my favorite aspects of working in SMSU's Learning Community Program is helping the students to engage in and experience meaningful learning, which leads to self-directed learning and empowerment. My Favorite educator tip Always be prepared to ask (yourself and others), "How will this benefit students and their learning? "

DR. CHAD ANDERSON Chad Anderson EDAL Adjunct Professor School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C-(507)-828 -2937

DR. CHAD ANDERSON Dr. Chad Anderson has served schools at many levels during his career. He is currently a Superintendent of Schools and has also been a Principal, Athletic Director, Dean of Students, Teacher, and Coach. He is also currently serving as an adjunct professor at SMSU in the Administrative Licensure program. Each position has bolstered his overall knowledge and understanding of the K-12 Educational System which is instrumental in fostering the knowledge and growth of prospective school leaders. Dr. Anderson has served on a variety of committees and organizations in Minnesota such as Chair of the MSHSL Region 3 A Executive Council, Chair of the Superintendent’s Executive Council to the SW/WC Service Cooperative, Chair of the Special Education Advisory Committee at the SW/WC Service Cooperative, and Team Member of the Redwood County Collaborative, Minnesota Association of School Administrator Executive Development Team Member, and Team Member of the Facilities Task Force at the SW/WC Service Cooperative. Dr. Anderson is passionate about his involvement in local organizations because each committee works towards strengthening schools in Minnesota. Dr. Anderson is also very active in his community and has served on the Police Commission, President of Kiwanis, Chamber Board, Tracy Lutheran Church President, Confirmation Teacher, and is a member of the Masons, Lions, and Sons of the American Legion.

HEATHER ANDERSON Heather Anderson Administration licensure Program School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C- 507 -828 -3038

HEATHER ANDERSON My name is Heather Anderson. I am a professor in the educational leadership and administration program. I have been a professor at SMSU for one year, but I am not new to SMSU by any means. I earned my B. S. Communication, Arts/Literature Secondary Education, K-12 Reading Licensure, M. S. Educational Leadership, and EDS Educational leadership and administration all from SMSU is home to me. My favorite part of teaching at SMSU is that I get to work with students and professors who love the art of teaching and leadership. We share the same passion so each class is rewarding and fun. My favorite educator tip that was shared with me was that I will learn just as much from my students as they will from me, so it is important to listen and share.

JEANNIE MAYER Jeannie Mayer EDAL Adjunct Professor School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C- 218 -255 -1903

JEANNIE MAYER • I am a wife and mother of seven and live in beautiful lakes country, MN. I received my Bachelors degree in Elementary Education and Physical Education from Mayville State University, in Mayville ND. I continued my educational journey to SMSU, as a Mustang to obtain my Masters Degree, followed by my K 12/Supt licensure program through MSUM. I have held many positions in the classroom, throughout my tenure, before becoming the Elementary Principal, at Menahga Elementary School, in 2015. As a lifelong learner, I am currently pursuing my Doctorate through Bethel University. • In my school, we strive to ensure relationships first, teaching second. We have decreased our behavior referrals in our school by 80%, in the last two years, due to a strong leadership team, and a dedicated staff, that ensured strong relationships and expectations for kids. I have had the distinct pleasure to teach for SMSU's EDAL program, for the last two years. I have completed a full cohort with an amazing group of dedicated educators, who are looking for their next path in education. I am looking forward to more years, learning and leading with the future leaders in education.

STEPH FRY Steph Fry Charter Certificate Office Coordinator School of Education Southwest Minnesota State University IL | 1501 State Street, Marshall, MN 56258 C- (507)-829 -6603

STEPH FRY I am a Mom to a handsome 4 year old, that is full of spunk and sass, and another sweet baby on the way. I attended college in Sioux Falls, where I graduated in 2011 and went directly into the health field ( boy did I love the adrenalin of the ER). I have worked in the health field most of my adult life up till my son was born. After that I did a total 360 and decided to start my own business, which I have been running the last 4 years. Everyday I strive to teach the children I work with something new as education is very important to me. I believe every child should have the option to learn and be able to succeed in life. I am fairly new to SMSU, and just getting into the swing of things. I cannot wait to get started, and hopefully will get to meet some of you and be able to learn from you. Some of my hobbies are, reading a good murder mystery book, finding A series to binge watch on TV, going for walks, spending time with family ( Garrett, Sutton and the rest of the clan), going to the lake, finding the best thrift stores and garage sales and catching up with friends.