Department of Teaching, Learning & Leadership

Jay Trenhaile, Interim Department Head
Department of Teaching, Learning and Leadership
Wenona Hall 009
605-688-4367

Faculty

Professors

Kay Cutler, Andrew Stremmel

Associate Professors

Katherine Bertolini, Mary Bowne

Assistant Professors

Anthony Durr, Patrick Hales, Jennifer Kampmann, Julie Keller, P. Troy White

Lecturers

Susanne Brokmeier, Laura Gloege, Lynda Venhuizen

Instructor

Dan Stluka

Emeritus

Lowell Amiotte, Carl Edeburn, V. Duane Everett, Clark Hanson, Darrell Jensen, Charles Lingren, Peggy Gordon Miller, Lon Moeller, Lawrence Rogers, Gary Steinley, Ann Wilson

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

Majors

• Agricultural Education, Communication and Leadership (B.S.) - Agricultural Education Specialization  (with the College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences)
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Birth to 8 Specialization  
• Early Childhood Education (B.S.) - Cooperative Elementary Education Program with DSU  
• Early Education and Care (B.S.)  
• Family and Consumer Sciences Education (B.S.)  

Certification Preparation Programs

• Education Curriculum for Teachers of Academic Subjects  
• Secondary Teacher Education - Certification Only  

Endorsements

• Early Childhood Education Kindergarten Education Endorsement  
• Early Childhood Special Education Endorsement  (Birth to Age 5)

Graduate Programs*

• Agricultural Education (M.S.)
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Early Childhood Education Specialization
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education Specialization
• Curriculum and Instruction (M.Ed.) - Secondary Education Specialization
• Educational Administration (M.Ed.) - Elementary Education Specialization
• Educational Administration (M.Ed.) - Secondary Education Specialization
• Human Sciences (M.S.) - Family and Consumer Sciences Education Specialization

* Graduate degrees are offered in collaboration with the Graduate School. For details, see the Graduate Catalog.

Facilities & 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 Support & 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.