Teaching, Learning, and Leadership

Andrew Stremmel, Department Head
Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Wenona Hall 108
605-688-6418
e-mail: andrew.stremmel@sdstate.edu
http://www.sdstate.edu/tll/

Faculty

Professor Stremmel, Head; Professors Cutler, DeBates, Erion, Gilkerson, Hacker, Helling, Penrod, Wilson; Professors Emeriti Amiotte, Edeburn, Everett, C.Hanson, D. Jensen, Lingren, P. Miller, J. Pedersen, L. Rogers, G.Steinley; Associate Professors Bowne, Rasmussen; Assistant Professors Bertolini, Burns, Kim, Moeller, Nganga; Instructors Brokmeier, Gloege, Lacher-Starace, Venhuizen; Lecturers Kampmann, Weber.

Department Overview

The Department of Teaching, Learning, and Leadership prepares educational professionals to be teachers and educational leaders for the 21st century. The department is committed to preparing highly qualified professionals, creating and sharing new knowledge in our profession, and developing outreach opportunities with stakeholders in the field. The departmental vision includes four overarching themes: Responsiveness, Collaboration, Innovation, and Commitment that guide their teaching, research, and service.

Programs

Facilities and Services
The department has several unique facilities and services.

• Family Resource Network
  
  • Child and Adult Care Food Program
  • Toy and Resource Lending Library
• Fishback Center for Early Childhood Education

Student Engagement Opportunities
The department encourages student participation in organizations and honor societies.

• Alpha Tau Alpha is an honor society in Agricultural Education open to majors
• Kappa Delta Pi is an honor society that recognizes outstanding contributions to education
• Student National Education Association is affiliated with the South Dakota Education Association and the National Education Association and provides opportunities for professional growth
• South Dakota Association for the Education of Young Children provides opportunities for professional growth for Early Childhood majors

 The department also provides information and assistance as students seek out scholarship, internship, and career opportunities.