Doyle Holbird, Professor for the Biology Department, looking through a microscope while examining samples.

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Andy Krueger, Associate Professor for the Business Administration Department, poses in front of a gray mottled background.

Andy Krueger

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

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Alanna Lienig, Associate Professor for the Education Department, smiles in front of a gray mottled background.

Alanna Lienig

Education Bethel University, St. Paul – Doctorate: Educational Leadership Southwest Minnesota State University, Marshall – Master of Science: Special Education Martin Luther College, New Ulm

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Jason Jaspersen, Associate Professor for the Studio Art Department, smiles in front of a gray textured background.

Jason Jaspersen

Education Research The Art Service I’m developing an emerging system of Studio Art apprenticeship in the Bethany classroom and beyond. Inspired by the workshops of

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Eric Woller, Professor of the Chemistry Department, posing in front of a gray textured background.

Eric Woller

Education Ph.D., Chemistry, Montana State University-Bozeman, 2003Concentration: Organic and Bioorganic ChemistryDissertation: Mannose-Functionalized PAMAM Dendrimers: Their Synthesis,Characterization, and Use in Refining the Model of Protein-Carbohydrate Interactions.Advisor: Dr.

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Doyle Holbird, Professor for the Biology Department, stands in front of a gray mottled background.

Doyle Holbird

Education Academic Interests The field of biology is extremely broad. It encompasses subjects as different as brain surgery, and mycology (the study of fungi). There

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Benji Inniger, Adjunct Faculty for the Theatre Department, standing in front of a gray mottled background.

Benji Inniger

Biography Benji has been a Bethany faculty member since 2006. Also at Bethany, Benji has designed sound and/or composed the music for over 40 productions

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Kenneth Johnson, Associate Professor for the Business Administration Department, against a light background.

Kenneth Johnson

Education Academic Interests Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Intrapreneurship, and Innovation. Licensure-Certifications Professional Memberships Awards Biography Proven servant leadership and effective management throughout a successful and varied career

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Don Moldstad, Director of Campus Spiritual Life for the Spiritual Life Department, smiles while posed in front of a gray textured background.

Don Moldstad

Chaplain Moldstad oversees the daily chapel program of the college, serves as a senior administrator, and is a part-time instructor in the religion department. He

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Julie Kjeer, Dean of Faculty for the Academic Affairs Department, in front of a gray mottled background.

Julie Kjeer

Education Academic Interests Real analysis, number theory, mathematical modeling, and data analysis; curriculum design and assessment across educational levels and contexts; active and reflective learning

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Angie Johnson, Associate Professor for the English Department and Writing Center Coordinator for the Academic Affairs Department, smiling in front of a mottled gray background.

Angie Johnson

Education Professional Memberships Teaching Philosophy WRITING IS THINKING & GOOD WRITING TELLS THE TRUTH In the age of AI, the ability to write has never

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Helena Stevens, Associate Professor of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Graduate Programs Department, smiling in front of a gray mottled background.

Helena Stevens

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

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