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Meet the People Who Make Bethany Shine
Get to know Bethany a little better by learning more about the great people that are our faculty, staff, and alumni! Looking for a specific person? Search or browse our Faculty & Staff Directory.
Alumni Stories
Hear Why Past Graduates Love Education at BLC
David Hicke, Class of 2010, earned his degree in Engineering Sciences at Bethany Lutheran College. He now serves as an Off‑Road Vehicle Systems Engineer, where he designs cooling systems for […]
Jordan Poff earned his Bachelor of Arts in Engineering Sciences from Bethany Lutheran College in 2019, where he also minored in Mathematics. While at Bethany, he embraced hands-on learning in […]
Stephanie Sewanoude, Class of 2010, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a degree in History. Her journey since then has been marked by a commitment to service, global engagement, and […]
Avis Van Zomeren, a 2019 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College, majored in Psychology and now serves as a Marketing Strategist at Principal Financial Group in Des Moines, Iowa. In this […]
Timothy Harting, a 2010 graduate of Bethany Lutheran College with a major in History, exemplifies how leadership, discipline, and a foundation in liberal arts can translate into impact across industries. […]
Bailey Bautch, Class of 2018, graduated from Bethany Lutheran College with a major in Elementary Education and now serves as a 6th grade general education instructor at Rochester Central Lutheran […]
The bachelor of science in nursing program at Bethany is producing exceptional graduates who are making immediate impacts at the health care facilities they are working for. Among those graduates […]
Meet the Faculty at Bethany
Brittany Espinoza
Education Academic Interests Professional Memberships Biography Brittany has been a resident of Mankato since she was three. Playing basketball, soccer, and tennis in high school,
Brian Klebig
Rev. Brian J. Klebig is a Professor in the Communication department.Rev. Dr. Brian Klebig is a professor of Communication at Bethany Lutheran College. An actively publishing social scientist
Leanne Stob
Education Academic Interests All areas of Physics, especially Quantum Mechanics, and Mathematics Research Effective methods of teaching high school physics online Licensure-Certifications 7 – 12
Peter Bloedel
Education Academic Interests Professional Memberships Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival Awards Awards from the Kennedy Center American College Theatre Festival: Synod Recognition: Service Presentations/Publications
Elizabeth Olson
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
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