Faculty
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
Lisa Bekemeyer
Program Director | ldb86486@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2001
I am passionate about teaching language through CI (Comprehensible Input) and TPRS (Teaching Proficiency through Reading and Storytelling). I base my courses on these tenants and strive to help my learners gain a variety of strategies for teaching language through content.
Amy Evans
Program Director | ale42385@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018
Dr. Evans completed her undergraduate degree at Northwestern College, in St. Paul, Minnesota. She then completed a master's degree in counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville and a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She has worked in a variety different counseling settings, including private practice, college counseling center, and inpatient substance use disorder treatment. She has teaching experience with counselors-in-training both online . . . read more.
Joel Frederickson
Program Director 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.
Laura Gilbertson
Program Director and Assistant Professor of Christian Ministries | laura-gilbertson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005
American Evangelicalism, culture, systematic theology, sociology of religion, race, gender, and topics connected to justice and reconciliation.
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
Program Director | mlindell@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Dr. 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. Her research agenda centers on the impacts of inclusive post-secondary programs and Bethel's BUILD program.
Mary Michener
Program Director, Department Chair and Associate Professor | mary-michener@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2012
As a lifelong learner, Michener leans into research in many areas including: conflict resolution, problem solving, leadership development, phenomenological research, trauama, abuse, emotional healing, emotional and spiritual development, adolescence, family dynamics, health, nutrition and fitness.
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
Program Director | m-wickam@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2005
Dr. Wickam is a Professor of Education and Business/Leadership and the Program Director for Bethel's MA Teaching, B.S. Accounting, and B.S. Business Management.
Faculty
Joshua Agrimson
Adjunct Instructor, Classroom Assistant | joshua-agrimson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
I have been teaching social science courses at the high school level for the past five years. Currently, I have the honor to teach PSEO courses that focus on American studies.
Tonya Allen
Adjunct Faculty | t-allen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022
Tonya started with Bethel University in 2022. Tonya is an educational leader within an intermediate school district and teaches within the BA in special education and MA in K-12 education programs.
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.
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.
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.
Dave Aune
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
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.
Andrew Barrett-Bettcher
Adjunct Faculty Instructor | a-barrett-bettcher@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016
Andrew has a background in Engineering, Quality Management and Business Performance Excellence. He presently works full-time for Target Corp. as a Senior Manager in Product Safety & Quality for global manufacturing of Target's private label products. Andrew spent 16 years in aviation, holding positions in aircraft structural engineering and operations management at Northwest Airlines. He spent 11 years in healthcare quality at Optum, and has been in retail since 2019. Target. He has served . . . read more.
L. Paul Bernard
Adjunct Faculty | lsb58639@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021
Bethel University Adjunct Professor
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 at work, with a focus on how people pursue their values and navigate conflicts between their values.
Emily Blackmer
Associate Program Director | emily-blackmer@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2021
Assistant Professor in CAPS 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
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
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.
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.
Ben Butters
Adjunct Professor | benjamin-butters@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2008
My wife Crystal and I have 3 amazing kids; Bella, Libby and Max. We live in White Bear Lake, MN. I am a graduate of Bethel and love teaching the Physical Wellness for Life course in the CAPS program.
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
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.
Kelsey Chavalas, LICSW
Adjunct Professor | keh64398@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Adjunct professor with experience in both public and non-profit child welfare, and public waiver programs supporting community inclusion for individuals with disabilities.
Tara Cheath
Clinical Assistant Professor of Nursing | tac64455@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Cassie Clabaugh
Clinical 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
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
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
Program Director, Faculty | n-daniels@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1989
Self Analysis, Self Leadership, Organizational Leadership, Team Development
Julie De Haan
Professor of Nursing | j-de-haan@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.
William Derden
Adjunct Professor | wid88763@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019
Adjunct Professor Specializing in Special Education Due Process and Law Graduate of Bethel Educational Doctorate Program.
George Dierberger
Adjunct Instructor | gfd84368@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010
Strategy and innovation, international marketing and business operations.
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.
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.
Diana Dutcher
Adjunct Professor | diana-dutcher@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Adjunct Instructor of Business and Leadership
Nathan Elliott
Adjunct Instructor | 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 in the areas of instructional methods, assessment practices, and technology integration. He also enjoys advising students as they develop their thesis projects.
Teresa Emenecker
Adjunct instructor | t-emenecker@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Assistant Professor of Nursing. Practice experience in mother/baby, pediatrics, and family practice.
Kasey Erickson
Adjunct Faculty | kasey-erickson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Kasey Erickson is a practicing mental health therapist in the Twin Cities. Special interest areas include trauma, rest and renewal, and the intersection between theology and mental health.
Tori Furlong
Instructor of Nursing | v-furlong@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2020
Tori has 5 years of experience in cardiac and medsurg nursing, and currently works as a birth assistant at a free-standing birth center. Her interests include the development of fundamental skills, nursing simulation in education, curriculum development and active learning methods, and nurse mentorship.
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
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
Rushika Hage
Adjunct Instructor of History | rkh33579@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Adjunct Instructor of History
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.
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
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.
Annette Hibner
Adjunct Instructor | aabel@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
She currently works as an outpatient therapist for Seasons Counseling in Wisconsin where she supports children, adults, couples, and families. Previous therapy and administration experience was with the Family Center, a business administrator for a non-profit in Minneapolis, and several years in higher education administration.
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.
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
Adjunct Instructor and Adjunct Instructor | xih27523@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2018
Exerciser: I jog almost every morning. I also practice yoga, Zumba, swimming, and simple ballet. Learner: I love to learn and experience new things.
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.
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
Professor | j-jacob@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007
Teaching and research interests in applied econometrics, economic development and business analytics.
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.
Peter Kapsner
Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries | kappet@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2002
New Testament and Practical Theology
Victoria Kemba Kintu
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | vik95868@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the Post Baccalaureate B.S.N. program
Todd Kline
Adjunct Faculty | kline@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2022
Outside of Bethel, Professor Kline retired Navy Captain, have served over 23 years as a member of the Navy's Judge Advocate General's Corps (JAGC). His career hase included serving as the military legal advisor to (or at) the Office of the Vice President, Camp David, the National Security Agency, the Spanish Ministry of Defense, and Navy Special Warfare. A specialist in international law, he has been stationed with his family in Spain and Japan as well as served as Adjunct Faculty at the . . . read more.
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, M.S.N, RN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | brl56546@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2019
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing
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.
Amie Lorence Grubidge
Adjunct Instructor of Education | amie-lorence@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016
Adjunct Instructor of Education
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.
Elizabeth Marie, BSN, MAOL
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | eam47268@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Elizabeth has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry, primarily within the hospital setting. First as a nursing assistant, then a 2-year RN, obtained her BSN and Organizational Leadership Master's at Bethel University, and finally near completion of an MBA. She is the Manager of Oncology, Infusion, Wound, Dietitian, and Specialty Clinics at St. Francis Regional Medical Center. This consists of: overseeing day to day operations, patient throughput, accreditation standards, st. . . read more.
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.
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.
Maia Miller
Adjunct Faculty | maia-miller@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2014
Maia has been working and teaching in the special education field for over 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 9 years, Maia has worked as a Work-Based Learning Coordinator for high school s. . . read more.
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.
Shawn Moore
Teaching Partner in Christian Ministries | shawn-moore@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2010
Adjunct Instructor of General Education
Darrell Morgan
Adjunct Faculty | darrell-morgan@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Dr. Darrell Morgan is an Adjunct Faculty in the CAPS and CAS Social Work Department. Darrell holds a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Michigan-Flint as well as a MDIV from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darrell also received a Doctor of Ministry from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Darrell worked as a Social Worker with children, families, the homeless population, and in a mental health intake center. Darrell is the Lead Pastor of CrossWinds Community. . . read more.
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
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
Adjunct Faculty | alicia-murphy@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.
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.
Jana Nohrenberg
Associate Professor | jln45652@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Clinical practice focus area adult critical care and trauma. Spent 10+ years in nursing leadership roles focused on empowering nursing staff to practice at the top of their licensure, growing future nurse leaders through coaching and mentorship, evidence-based practice, and healthy work environments. DNP concentration in nursing leadership and transition to practice for new graduate RNs.
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.
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
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
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
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.
Albert Prentice
Teaching Partner and Adjunct Instructor | a-prentice@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007
Human services, Organizational Leadership, Ethics and Business Management
Linda Probert
Adjunct Associate Professor of Education | linda-probert@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1997
Beginning as a general education elementary teacher, Associate Professor Probert has taught at Bethel since 1996 in both the CAS, CAPS, and the Graduate levels. Her main responsibilities are teaching Reading Foundations and working with students as they complete their edTPA during student teaching. She also is one of the professors that teaches Foundations of Education.
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
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
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 Debri. . . read more.
Kaylena Riendeau
Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | k-riendeau@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Kaylena has the honor of investing in students each day at Bethel University, witnessing their expertise grow in social work, admiring their dedication to enacting positive social change, and mentoring them in their faith.
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.
Dan Rotach
Adjunct Assistant Professor of Psychology | danny-rotach@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2000
Issues of sexuality, conflict management, relationship dynamics.
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
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
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
Teaching Partner and Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | 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
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, DNP, FNP-C, PHN
Adjunct Instructor of Nursing | debra-solomon@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, end of life care, diversity, and international health
Andrea Sorensen
Adjunct Instructor | ae-sorensen@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1994
Teach from a Strengths Based approach
Krista Soria
Adjunct Faculty | ksoria@umn.edu | Started at Bethel: 2016
Dr. Soria teaches research courses for the Educational Leadership program.
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.
Michelle Steffenhagen
Teaching Partner | allmica@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Steffenhagen's research interests include purpose and wellbeing in emerging adults.
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.
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.
Wendy Thompson
Associate Professor of Nursing | wendy-thompson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 1998
Dr. Thompson is the Program Director for the Doctor of Nursing Practice Program that launched in spring, 2019. She is thrilled to be a part of the Doctor of Nursing Practice program and has taught at Bethel University since 1998. Wendy has over 30 years of experience in public health nursing and healthcare administration. Her interests include nursing leadership, population-focused health care, community engagement, health equity, and healthcare finance. She also has experience in curriculu. . . read more.
Shatera Thorson
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology | s-thorson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Shatera is a Marriage and Family Therapist and adjunct instructor at Bethel University. She specializes in treating clients who have experienced trauma and enjoys integrating her experiences as a clinician into the classroom setting.
Shatera Thorson
Adjunct Instructor of Psychology | s-thorson@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2024
Shatera is a Marriage and Family Therapist and adjunct instructor at Bethel University. She specializes in treating clients who have experienced trauma and enjoys integrating her experiences as a clinician into the classroom setting.
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
Corey Tolliver Sr.
Adjunct Instructor of Social Work | c-tolliver@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2023
Corey currently serves as the Director of Operations and Clinical Lead for Life Services Mental Health Agency in Richmond, Virginia. As Director of Operations, Corey implements strategies and plans to service the homeless community suffering from increased mental health symptoms, chronic homelessness, and limited support from family and friends. Corey has implemented community assistance programs and workshops for professionals on self-care and building healthy relationships with those in t. . . read more.
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
Kara Wicklund
Adjunct Instructor | k-wicklund@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2011
Instructional Design
Amy Witt
Associate Professor | a-witt@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2007
Amy has a wide range of nursing experience, including surgical intensive care and trauma, medical surgical nursing, and forensic nursing as a Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner. She completed her Ph.D. in Nursing with the dissertation focus on the cultural competence of Baccalaureate nursing students. She previously served on the Minnesota Board of Nursing. Her current research interests include Collaborative Testing, Next Generation NCLEX item writing, and preparing students for safe practice . . . read more.
Jodi Wolkerstorfer
Adjust Instructor of Education | woljod@bethel.edu | Started at Bethel: 2015
Jodi is passionate about supporting current and soon-to-be educators on ways to collaborate and find success for all students including those with special education needs.
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
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.
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 mis. . . read more.