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

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Ann Fredrickson, Adjunct Faculty, Choraliers Director, Director of Handbells, and Mary Martha Singers Director for Music Department, poses against a gray studio backdrop.

Ann Frederickson

Education Academic Interests Music History, Opera, Musical Theatre, Vocal Production and Pedagogy, Choral Music Awards Service Presentations/Publications Teaching Philosophy I believe my job is to

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Sara Edwards, Associate Professor for the Legal Studies Department, posed in front of a gray mottled background.

Sara Edwards

Biography Originally from Stillwater, Minnesota.  Married to husband Reggie. Sons: Anthony, Noah, Christian & Emmanuel Academic Interests/Specialties Education Research Memberships Professional Background Worked in several

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Stephanie Heidorn, Assistant Professor for the Media Arts Department, smiles in front of a gray mottled background.

Stephanie Heidorn

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

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Ben Faugstad, Associate Professor for the Music Department, is posed against a gray background.

Ben Faugstad

Biography Benjamin Faugstad directs the Concert Band, Jazz Ensemble, Drumline, and Chamber Orchestra. In addition to the ensembles, he also teaches Music Skills, Conducting, Instrumental Pedagogy, Jazz Improvisation, and

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Robert Hanna, Professor for the English Department, smiles while posing in front of a gray textured background.

Robert Hanna

Dr. Robert Hanna is a professor of English and has been teaching literature and grammar courses for over thirty years.  He holds degrees from Lake

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Brittany Espinoza, Assistant Professor for the Mathematics Department, smiles in front of a textured gray background.

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,

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Perry Lund, Assistant Professor for the Computer Science Department and Adjunct Faculty for the Physics Department, posed against a gray mottled background.

Perry Lund

Education Academic Interests Professional Memberships Awards Service Presentations/Publications ELS Teacher’s Conference 2018 Boston Teaching Philosophy I believe student learning requires challenging and engaging activities that

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Brian Klebig, Professor for the Communication Department, stands in front of a gray marbled background.

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

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Chad Heins, Associate Professor for the Biology Department, in front of a gray mottled background.

Chad Heins

Education Academic Interests I find the diversity of God’s created life forms absolutely fascinating and have broad interests. I discovered birds and birdwatching as a

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Jen Kom, Professor in the Psychology Department, smiles in front of a gray mottled background.

Jennifer Kom

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

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