Teacher and students

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

Hannah Hause dribbling basketball

I chose UW-Superior for its outstanding education program, and it has exceeded my expectations. The hands-on experiences, supportive faculty and real-world classroom opportunities have given me the confidence and skills to become a successful educator.

Hannah Hause,
Elementary Education, Special Education
Throughout his several decades working in the Wisconsin school system, Scott Johnson has worn many hats. Among them: teacher, principal and superintendent.

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
Ayla Ranta

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
A young woman with long brown hair, wearing a brown shirt and black jacket, stands outdoors on a sunny day with trees and a building blurred in the background. She is smiling and has one hand on her hip.

There’s so much more to explore, and so many ways to expand this work. I want to keep building toward that long-term goal of supporting parents and caregivers.

Morgan Poettgen,
Elementary Education (Grades K-9)

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
Sarina Ronning

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

Programs and Resources

Meet the Department

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