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PREPARING TOMORROW’S EDUCATORS

The Sharon Walker School of Education is dedicated to shaping the educators and leaders of tomorrow.

We offer a variety of programs that equip students with the skills, understanding, and practical experience necessary to succeed in a wide range of educational settings.

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Online Elementary Education

The Online Elementary Education Bachelor’s Completion Program is designed for non-traditional students and working adults seeking a flexible path to becoming an elementary education teacher for grades K – 6. The program is 100% online with the exception of field experience and student teaching, which can be arranged in your local area.

Teacher Intern

Use Your Bachelor’s Degree to Begin a Teaching Career! Morningside University offers programs that allow you to leverage your existing bachelor’s degree to begin a teaching career.

Sharon Walker School of Education Programs

Undergraduate

Master’s

Master’s Initial Licensure

Endorsement

PROJECT CONNECT

ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE

Through Project Connect, you may be eligible to earn your English as a Second Language (ESL) endorsement for FREE.

Why is Project Connect ESL Right for Me?

  • Project Connect ESL is 100% Online Learning
  • Receive your ESL Endorsement in Three to Four semesters
  • Only Six Courses to Complete
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MEET THE FACULTY

Kelly Chaney

Kelly Chaney

Dean of the Sharon Walker School of Education

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Andrea Bengford

Andrea Bengford

Adjunct Faculty

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Aaron Deris

Adjunct Faculty

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Abigail Overton

Adjunct Faculty

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Adam Hiebel

Adjunct Faculty

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Albert Laboranti

Albert Laboranti

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Alissa Underfer

Adjunct Faculty

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Amy Bartusch Courtney

Amy Bartusch Courtney

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Amy Benson

Adjunct Faculty

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Amy Bennett

Adjunct Faculty

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Andrea Ruiz

Andrea Ruiz

Instructional Designer

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Angela Holcomb

Adjunct Faculty

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Ann Haugland

Ann Haugland

Adjunct Faculty

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Barbara Schons

Barbara Schons

Adjunct Faculty

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Annie Carpenter

Adjunct Faculty

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Bonnie Lowry

Bonnie Lowry

Adjunct Faculty

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Brenda Buman

Adjunct Faculty

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Brooke Gevock

Adjunct Faculty

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Candice Hollingsead

Adjunct Faculty

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Cassandra Alber

Cassandra Alber

Director of Adult & Graduate Initial Licensure Programs

I love the collegiality and family atmosphere. Everyone helps each other to meet the Morningside mission.

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Cathy Bobier

Cathy Bobier

Adjunct Faculty

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Cordelia Yates

Cordelia Yates

Assistant Professor

Morningside University is student-focused and provide great opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students to develop life-long learning skills that integrate both theory and application in a warm and positive environment. As a community we take pride in our students and prepare them to be the best in their profession after graduation.

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Courtney Leaverton

Courtney Leaverton

Assistant Professor

Morningside is a family. Coming back to Morningside a few short years after graduating to become a professor, felt like coming home. The Morningside community is incredibly strong. I come to work every day feeling valued, respected, and cared about.

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Cynthia Wagner

Cynthia Wagner

Administrative Assistant Education

Morningside University is a tremendous community of people who strive to make it the best experience for everyone!

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Cynthia Witt

Program Coordinator Graduate Advanced Practice Programs

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Dagny Fidler

Adjunct Faculty

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Dana Knowlton

Adjunct Faculty

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Daniella Bianchi-Laubsch

Daniella Bianchi-Laubsch

Adjunct Faculty

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Daniel Dougherty

Daniel Dougherty

Adjunct Faculty

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Katherine Vorwald

Adjunct Faculty

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Kammie Galyean

Kammie Galyean

Adjunct Faculty

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Justin Steinmetz

Justin Steinmetz

Adjunct Faculty

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Julieanne Gentz

Adjunct Faculty

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Julie Jones

Julie Jones

Adjunct Faculty

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Judy Sweetman

Adjunct Faculty

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JoAnn Klocke

JoAnn Klocke

Adjunct Faculty

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Joan Shaputis

Joan Shaputis

Director of Operations & Recommending Official

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Jessie King

Adjunct Faculty

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Jessica Clifford

Adjunct Faculty

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Jesse Hale

Adjunct Faculty

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Jenny Mansfield

Jenny Mansfield

Adjunct Faculty

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Jennifer Goepel

Adjunct Faculty

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Jeffrey Wells

Jeffrey Wells

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Jeffrey Puhala

Jeffrey Puhala

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Jeffrey Firsching

Jeffrey Firsching

Adjunct Faculty

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Jane Kinney

Jane Kinney

Adjunct Faculty

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Jacqueline Ohl

Adjunct Faculty

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Francine McVeigh

Francine McVeigh

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Frances Hood

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Ella Benson

Adjunct Faculty

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Edwin Birnbaum

Edwin Birnbaum

Adjunct Faculty

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Kimberly Christopherson

Dr. Kim Christopherson

Professor

I hope students find their passion and their vocational calling, whatever that might be. I love engaging in project-based learning with my students allowing them to develop teamwork and leadership skills while also learning the content and how it can be applied outside of the classroom.

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Diana Davis

Adjunct Faculty

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Deborah Sass

Deborah Sass

Adjunct Faculty

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Debora Masker

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Dawn Jacobsen

Program Coordinator Graduate Special Education

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Dawn Grimes

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David Huff

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David Daughton

David Daughton

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Davi Gradert

Davi Gradert

Senior Administrative Coordinator

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Darla Gerlach

Adjunct Faculty

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Darcie Whitlow

Darcie Whitlow

Adjunct Faculty

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