Education Department

The University of Wisconsin-Superior was founded as a teacher education college in 1893. That strong heritage of innovation and quality continues to guide our education programs today. Whether you’re interested in teaching at the birth to Pre-K level, elementary, high school or a specialty area, we have programs to help you become an educator who makes a lasting difference in students’ lives.

Teaching is one of the world’s most important and impactful professions. It is also one of the most challenging and rapidly changing. Our instructors teach the latest in instructional methods while providing techniques to support social-emotional development in diverse and inclusive classrooms.

While our programs are designed to align with Wisconsin state licensure requirements, many students apply for licenses in other states, such as Michigan and Minnesota. Students are encouraged to check with their state’s educator licensing agency to determine if there are additional requirements.

Student Stories

It’s been wonderful. It is self-paced, so I was able to finish it faster than I initially thought. I love school, so I enjoyed being full time and working full time. The instructors have been wonderful and it’s a very comprehensive program.

Sarina Ronning,
M.S.E. Clinical Mental Health Counselor

My experience in the Spanish Education program provided me with high-quality language skills in reading, writing, speaking and listening. Not only could I complete advanced-level tasks in these areas, but I also learned how to teach these skills to students at all levels and find appropriate ways to engage students of all abilities.

Victoria Gaffney,
English Education, Spanish Education

The online aspect of the M.S.E. Clinical Mental Health Counseling program has given me the ability to complete my work flexibly, which has allowed me to balance my other responsibilities.

Ayla Ranta,
M.S.E. Clinical Mental Health Counseling

Completing my BFLA through Distance Learning has been such a wonderful experience. I have the flexibility of taking classes while working full time and taking care of my family. The staff and faculty have been extremely helpful and understanding throughout my academic journey and are willing to expertly find answers to any questions I may have.

Angela McKay,
Broad Field Language Arts, Curriculum and Instruction

One of the most important things I’ve ever learned was from one of my instructors at UWS. He taught me not to ever sacrifice my professional ethics to fit in. My personal motto, which stemmed from that, is to always put students first.

Scott Johnson,
Education Specialist in Educational Administration — Superintendent District Administrator

I explored multiple UW schools, and ultimately chose UWS. It checked all the boxes: it was remote, had a supportive online community and offered great access to instructors. I didn’t want to be a face in the crowd.

Matt Wolk,
Master of Science in Education — Educational Administration

Programs and Resources

Meet the Department

Gary Gibson
Senior Lecturer
Nancy Larson
Senior Lecturer
Tanya Amys
Senior Lecturer
Daniel Rossow
Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Jessica Urbaniak
Assistant Professor
Wendy Kropid
Associate Dean for Educator Preparation Programs
Sally Pernu
Senior Lecturer
Jaime Milbridge-Scott
Senior Lecturer, Counseling
Melissa Murray
Senior Lecturer
Scott Collins
Senior Lecturer
Melissa Hepokoski
Graduate Advisor
Mary Churchill
Professor Emeriti
Anthony Amys
Senior Lecturer
Matthew Dass
Senior Lecturer
Angela Radzak
Cooperative Educational Program Coordinator
Jennifer Vogler
Assistant Professor
Amy Carpenter
Teaching Associate Professor
McKenzie Rabenn
Senior Lecturer
Dominick Madison
Senior Lecturer
Tanya Skalecki
Senior Lecturer
Megan Anderson
Assistant Professor
Amanda Zbacnik
Professor
Nicole Peterson
Senior Lecturer
Casey Baker
Lecturer
Kelsey Benson
Assistant Professor
Lynn Rochon
Senior Lecturer
Amanda Wood
Teaching Assistant Professor
Angela Wood
Teaching Assistant Professor
Stephanie Polkowski
Teaching Associate Professor
Caitlin Knoll
Senior Lecturer
Corianne Almekinder
Senior Lecturer
Anne Robertson
Assistant Professor of Teacher Education
Terry Reynolds
Senior Lecturer
Lindsey Saukko
Lecturer
Susan Schmidt
Lecturer
Colleen Chambers
Preceptor
Karl Morrin
Senior Lecturer
Sonja Rogers
Senior Lecturer
Taylor Walkky-Byington
Academic Advising Director
Robyn Deshayes
Senior Lecturer
Kara Woodley
Assistant Professor – Special Education
Amy Flaig
Cooperative Edu Prog Coord
Michael Buncher
Data Reporting Specialist
Michelle Proffer
Senior Lecturer
Jane Howard
Senior Lecturer
Tammy Rady
Administrative Assistant III
Lynn O’Brien
Senior Lecturer
Nicholle Schuelke
Professor, Department Chair