Biography I grew up in Nashville, TN, and West St. Paul, MN. After attending college in Iowa, I attended graduate school for psychology (neuroscience) at

Education M.S., Teaching & Learning – Minnesota State University, Mankato (2018)B.A., Music – Bethany Lutheran College, Mankato (2007) Research The Impact of Music Instruction on

Education Academic Interests Mental Health Counseling, School Counseling, Trauma and Crisis Intervention, Counseling Theories, Group Counseling, Addictions Treatment Research Licensure-Certifications Awards Humanistic Social Justice and

Education Academic Interests Professional Memberships Awards Business Education Student of the Year – University of Minnesota Service Presentations/Publications Former contributor to In the Box –

Biography Winner of the Louis B. Sudler Prize in the Arts and of the McKnight sponsored Artist Grant, pianist Bethel Balge has performed in Germany, including at

Biography Dr. Jennifer Kom is a Full Professor of Psychology at Bethany Lutheran College in Mankato, Minnesota. Her extensive course offerings include Human Development Through

Education Dissertation: “Environmental Justice and Education Policy: Noise Pollution, Education Performance Indicators and the Perpetuation of Socio-Economic Status” Awards Best Paper Award. (2018, April). Clute

Education Ph.D., Counselor Education and Supervision – The University of South Dakota, Vermillion, SD (2017)M.S., Community Counseling – Minnesota State University, Mankato (2007)B.S., Staff Ministry

Education Academic Interests Graphic Design, Creativity, Design Education Research Creativity, education, design, and the ways these areas interact Licensure-Certifications National Geographic Certified Educator Presentations/Publications

Education Academic Interests and Specialties Elementary, Special, and Secondary Education, Reading and Literacy Practices, Learning Disabilities and Autism Research Science of Reading, Autism, Inclusive Practices