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

I have no complaints about UW-Superior’s special education program. I have been an online student for most of my college career here and still feel confident in my career path. The faculty, staff and community, on-and-off campus, are inviting and helpful.

Amanda Hakamaki,
Elementary Education, Special 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

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

The ECED Program at UW-Superior has provided me with a well-rounded understanding of the development, learning, and exceptionalities of young children. Through my courses, I was able to observe, apply, and reflect on my knowledge of young children’s development with great support from my professors. I’m confident that the experiences and knowledge I have gained will serve me in my future classroom and beyond.

Evelyn Sanda,
Elementary Education, Early Childhood Education

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

Programs and Resources

Meet the Department

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