COLLEGE OF

Education and Human Development

Directory

Whether you are a student seeking guidance, a researcher looking for collaboration, or a community partner interested in our work, this directory is designed to help you find the expertise and support you need. Explore our diverse and accomplished team, each contributing uniquely to our mission of advancing education and human development for all.

    Academic contacts for students

    First-year admissions

    First-year admissions are handled through the University Admissions Office.

    Transfer admissions

    cehdtrfr@umn.edu | 612-625-3339

    Student services

    cehdinfo@umn.edu | 612-625-3339

    Teacher education

    ote@umn.edu | 612-625-5060

    Administrative contacts for staff

    Administrative contacts for staff

    Academic and Information Technology Services

    Academic technology support: deiteam@umn.edu 
    Administrative technology support: CEHD help form

    David Ernst

    David Ernst >

    Senior Director
    612-624-2760
    dernst@umn.edu 

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    Barry Stehlik >

    Executive Office and Administrative Specialist
    612-626-2462
    stehl003@umn.edu 

    Communications and Marketing

    Communications and marketing support: OCM project form

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    Sarah Jergenson >

    Director
    sarahj@umn.edu 

    Dean's Office

    For appointments, please contact Angie Pesch: apesch@umn.edu
    Request Dean Rodriguez at your event
    General inquiries: cehd@umn.edu | 612-626-9252 | 104 Burton Hall

    Michael Rodriguez

    Michael Rodriguez >

    Dean and Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development
    mcrdz@umn.edu 

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    Gail Renteria >

    Chief Financial Officer and Chief of Operations
    grenter1@umn.edu 

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    Nathan Kopka >

    Director of Collegiate Analysis and Data Reporting
    kopka003@umn.edu 

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    Angie Pesch >

    Administrative Manager
    apesch@umn.edu

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    Yuning Zhang >

    Administrative Support Specialist
    zhan3246@umn.edu 

    Education Opportunity Programs

    Rashné R. Jehangir

    Rashné R. Jehangir >

    Assistant Dean for Education Opportunity Programs
    612-625-3351
    jehan001@umn.edu 

    Educational Technology Innovations

    Educational Technology Innovations Directory

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    John Behr >

    Director
    behr@umn.edu 

    Events

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    Amy Pavlick >

    Events Manager
    apavlick@umn.edu 

    External Relations

    Development Office Directory

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    Susan Oswald Holter >

    Chief Development Officer
    612-625-1757
    susan@umn.edu 

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    Nina Brown >

    Program Coordinator
    612-625-1310
    nmbrown@umn.edu 

    Facilities and Space Planning

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    Sherri Boone >

    Director of Facilities and Space Planning
    612-624-4940
    boone024@umn.edu 

    Financial Services

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    Keith Carlson >

    Finance Director
    612-624-0272
    keith@umn.edu 

    Graduate Education and Faculty Development

    Kendall A. King

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    Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Development
    612-624-2089
    kendall@umn.edu 

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    Lili Dong >

    Director of Faculty Development
    612-626-5686
    lili@umn.edu 

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    Kristine Baker >

    Director of Graduate Education
    bake1701@umn.edu 

    Human Resources

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    Alli Naithani>

    Director, Human Resources 
    anaith@umn.edu, cehdhr@umn.edu

    International Initiatives

    International Initiatives Directory

    Marina Aleixo

    Marina Aleixo >

    Director, International Initiatives
    612-624-9671
    aleix001@umn.edu 

    Office of Research and Policy

    Office of Research and Policy Directory

    Frank Symons

    Frank Symons >

    Senior Associate Dean for Research and Policy
    612-626-8697
    symon007@umn.edu 

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    Ellen Freeman >

    Assistant Director, Office of Research and Policy
    612-625-2708
    efreeman@umn.edu 

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    Kyle Nickodem >

    Director, Research Methodology Consulting Center
    nicko013@umn.edu 

    Professional and Online Education

    Cassie Scharber

    Cassie Scharber >

    Assistant Dean for Professional and Online Education
    612-625-6607
    scharber@umn.edu 

    Student Services

    Undergraduate Advising

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    Amy Kampsen >

    Director of Student Services
    612-624-4899
    kamps008@umn.edu 

    Office of Teacher Education

    Stacy Ernst

    Stacy Ernst >

    Director
    612-625-5060
    sernst@umn.edu 

    TRIO

    Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

    Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby >

    Interim Director of TRIO Student Support Services
    612-301-1785
    guti0031@umn.edu 

    Anthony Albecker

    Anthony Albecker >

    Director of TRIO McNair Scholars
    612-625-8303
    albecker@umn.edu 

    Undergraduate Education

    Nicola Alexander

    Nicola Alexander >

    Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education, Diversity, and International Initiatives
    612-624-1507
    nalexand@umn.edu 

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    Nicole Shopbell >

    Director of Undergraduate Education
    612-626-0398
    wileb011@umn.edu 

    External relations

    External relations

    CEHD is engaged in research on diverse topics like educational equity, autism, and classroom learning technology with one goal in mind: improving the lives of people in Minnesota and around the world.

    To make a donation by telephone or discuss making an annual gift, contact our external relations team.

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    Departments

    Departments

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    Department of Curriculum and Instruction

    125 Peik Hall
    159 Pillsbury Drive SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    Clinfo@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-625-4006
    Fax: 612-624-8277

    Department of Educational Psychology

    250 Education Sciences Building
    56 East River Road
    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    epsy-adm@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-624-6083
    Fax: 612-624-8241

    Department of Family Social Science

    290 McNeal Hall
    1985 Buford Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55108

    fsoinfo@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-625-1900
    Fax: 612-625-4227

    Institute of Child Development

    51 East River Road
    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    icd@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-624-0526
    Fax: 612-624-6373

    School of Kinesiology

    110 Cooke Hall
    1900 University Ave. SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    kin@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-625-5300
    Fax: 612-626-7700

    Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy and Development

    206 Burton Hall
    178 Pillsbury Drive SE
    Minneapolis, MN 55455

    olpd@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-624-1006
    Fax: 612-624-3377

    School of Social Work

    105 Peters Hall
    1404 Gortner Avenue
    St. Paul, MN 55108

    sswadmin@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-625-1220
    Fax: 612-624-3744

    Centers

    Collegewide centers

    Collegewide centers at the University of Minnesota's College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) are specialized research and service units that operate across various departments within the college. These centers focus on a broad range of topics and initiatives that align with CEHD's mission to advance educational and human development through research, teaching, and outreach. The centers typically engage in interdisciplinary work, bringing together faculty, students, and external partners to address complex issues in education, psychology, social work, and other related fields. These centers often collaborate with other academic institutions, government agencies, non-profit organizations, and private sector partners to achieve their goals.

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    Center for Applied Research and Education Improvements (CAREI)

    1954 Buford Avenue
    Suite 425
    St. Paul, MN 55108

    carei@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-624-0300
    Fax: 612-625-4227

    Institute on Community Integration

    2025 East River Parkway
    Minneapolis, MN 55414

    ici@umn.edu
    Tel: 612-624-6300
    Fax: 612-624-9344

    Northern Lights Collaborative for Computing Education

    Learning and Environmental Sciences Building, Ste 210A
    1954 Buford Ave.
    St. Paul, MN 55108

    Contact Northern Lights

    Career team

    Career team

    Denise Felder Denise Felder

    Masters in Community Psychology, Bachelors in Journalism, Offender Job Retention Specialist, Racial Justice Facilitator, Certified Poverty Awareness Coach, Mental Health First Aid

    Denise Felder

    Nick Goffard Nick Goffard

    BA in Sociology and Organizational Communication, MA in Leadership in Student Affairs, Certified Career Counselor (CCC), Campus Mental Health Advocate, LGBTQ+ Identifying and Affirming

    Nick Goffard

    Katie Niznik Katie Niznik

    BA in Marketing and Human Resources, Dordt University, MA in Higher Education Administration, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, Campus Mental Health Advocate

    Katie Niznik

    Rita Richardson Rita Richardson

    Master of Arts in Leadership in Student Affairs from the University of St. Thomas, Bachelor of Arts in Sociology from St. Catherine University, Associate of Arts in Liberal Arts from Minneapolis Community + Technical College

    Rita Richardson

    Kaity Sharp Kaity Sharp

    MA (in progress) in Educational Psychology, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development, BA in English Literature, Central College, Campus Mental Health Advocate, Financial Aid Counselor

    Chieh-Ju Yang Chieh-Ju Yang

    BA in Leadership and Human Resources, Minor in Accounting, and Innovation and Entrepreneurship, Yuan Ze University, MBA in Leadership and Human Resource Management, Yuan Ze University, MEd in Human Resource Development

    Tina Zillhart Tina Zillhart

    BA in History and Political Science, University of Minnesota, College of Liberal Arts, MA in Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development, University of Minnesota, College of Education and Human Development

    Tina Zillhart
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    TRIO

    TRIO Student Support Services

    Elizabeth Al Elizabeth Al

    Elizabeth is a current student at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, studying Public Health Administration and Policy.

    Elizabeth Al

    Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

    • Assistant Director of TRIO SSS and President's Emerging Scholars Coordinator, CEHD Student Services
    • 612-301-1785
    • guti0031@umn.edu

    Consuelo is a Latina from Albuquerque, New Mexico who came to MN as a first-generation college student to attend Macalester College.

    Consuelo Gutierrez-Crosby

    Danielle Schnettler Danielle Schnettler

    Danielle first joined TRIO as a STEM Instructor for the University of Minnesota TRIO Upward Bound (UB) Program.

    Danielle Schnettler

    Lori Tran Lori Tran

    Lori grew up attending Hmong charter schools in the Twin Cities area and was a first-generation college student at St.Olaf College, where she studied Psychology, Family Studies, and Education. Lori credits St.

    Lori Tran

    Padah Vang Padah Vang

    Padah is passionate about increasing educational opportunity and equity. She is student-centered and supports students holistically by inviting them to bring their whole selves.

    Padah Vang

    Ah Vang-Lo Ah Vang-Lo

    Ah has over 15 years of experience in nonprofit and higher education, with a specific focus on empowering young people of their social and cultural capital. Especially those who come from diverse and under-resourced communities.

    Ah Vang-Lo
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    Integrated Learning Instructors

    Stephanie S. Erickson Stephanie S. Erickson

    Stephanie graduated from the University of Minnesota with a bachelor of science degree in geology.

    Stephanie Erickson
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    Office of teacher education

    Office of Teacher Education

    Kathy Byrn Kathy Byrn

    • Clinical Partnerships Coordinator, Elementary & Early Childhood, Agriculture Education, and Music Education
    • 612-991-1117
    • byrn0039@umn.edu

    Kathy supports clinical partnerships and co-teaching placements for elementary education, early childhood education, agriculture education, and music education.

    Katherine Byrn

    Chelsea Kramer Chelsea Kramer

    Chelsea Kramer provides student licensing advising support, tracks and maintains student records to support ongoing analysis and enrollment reports.

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    Amy Jo Lundell Amy Jo Lundell

    Amy Jo finalizes and tracks clinical/co-teaching placements across the University. She answers questions about placements, surveys cooperative teachers, coordinates payment of stipends, and manages professional development for cooperating teachers.

    Amy Jo Lundell

    Kelly Meyer Kelly Meyer

    Kelly coordinates innovative partnership development projects across districts and school sites. She also leads the professional development planning and coordinates preparation for clinical supervisors working with schools.

    Kelly Meyer
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    Graduate education

    Graduate Education

    Graduate education at the college level is overseen by:

    Kendall A. King

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    Associate Dean for Graduate Education and Faculty Development
    612-624-2089
    kendall@umn.edu  

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    Kristine Baker >

    Director of Graduate and Professional Education Initiatives
    bake1701@umn.edu 

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    Michael DallaValle >

    Assistant Director of Graduate Education
    612-625-5883
    mdallava@umn.edu 

    Departments

    Each department's graduate programs are overseen by a Director of Graduate Study (DGS), who is often assisted by one or more staff members.

    Department of Curriculum and Instruction

    Kendall King

    Kendall King >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-625-3692
    kendall@umn.edu

    Valerie Bertsch

    Valerie Bertsch >

    Graduate Studies Coordinator
    612-625-2545
    fran0733@umn.edu 
     

    Monarch Justice

    Monarch Justice >

    MEd Advisor
    612-625-4006
    monarch@umn.edu 

    Michelle McElroy

    Michelle McElroy >

    MEd Advisor
    612-626-5757
    wort0005@umn.edu 

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    Veronica Myers >

    MEd Advisor
    vmyers@umn.edu 

    Department of Educational Psychology

    Jason Wolff

    Jason Wolff >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-625-4166
    jjwolff@umn.edu 

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    Lori Boucher >

    Student Personnel Coordinator/Graduate Program Coordinator
    612-624-4540
    bouch004@umn.edu 

    Department of Family Social Science

    Catherine Solheim

    Catherine Solheim >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-625-1201
    csolheim@umn.edu 

    Sumitra Madhuri Ramachandran

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    Graduate Program Coordinator
    ramac024@umn.edu 

    Maggie Beaupre DeYoung

    Maggie Beaupre DeYoung >

    Senior Academic Advisor
    beau8945@umn.edu 

    Shannon Rader

    Shannon Rader >

    Director of Parent and Family Education Program and Senior Lecturer
    612-625-0701
    rade0081@umn.edu 

    Institute of Child Development

    Melissa Koenig

    Melissa Koenig >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-625-6251
    mkoenig@umn.edu 

    Megan Troje

    Megan Troje >

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    mtroje@umn.edu 

    School of Kinesiology

    Daheia Barr-Anderson

    Daheia Barr-Anderson >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-301-1309
    barra027@umn.edu 
     

    Sara Cannon

    Sara Cannon >

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    scannon@umn.edu 

    Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development

    Christopher Johnstone

    Christopher Johnstone >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    612-625-2505
    john4810@umn.edu 

    Jeremy J. Hernandez

    Jeremy Hernandez >

    Coordinator of Graduate Studies
    612-626-9377
    herna220@umn.edu 

    School of Social Work

    Lynette Renner

    Lynette M. Renner >

    Director of Graduate Studies
    Director of the PhD Program
    renn0042@umn.edu 

    Andy Le

    Andy Le >

    Graduate Program Coordinator
    612-624-4258
    lexx0122@umn.edu 

    Larissa Lavrov

    Larissa Lavrov >

    Director of Admissions
    612-624-4793
    llavrov@umn.edu 

    Suzanne Shatila

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    Director of the MSW Program
    612-624-4210
    shati010@umn.edu 

    Ross VeLure Roholt

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    Director of YDL MEd Program
    612-624-8785
    rossvr@umn.edu