Spotlight on MAT Faculty

Each faculty member featured here brings a unique background and perspective to their journey into teaching.
Click on their profiles to learn more about their pathways, passions and experiences with the MAT program.

male headshot wearing a dark jacket and light blue shirtThomas Vontz

Professor
Director, Master of Arts in Teaching and Center for Social Studies Education

female headshot wearing a purple shirtLotta Larson

Professor
Associate Director, Master of Arts in Teaching

female headshot wearing a dark jacket and light tan shirt with necklaces and glassesBeth Pesnell

Teaching Assistant Professor
Elementary Science and Mathematics Education/STEM Education

female headshot wearing a black shirtVicki Sherbert

Associate Professor
Secondary Literacy

female headshot wearing a bright blue shirtEileen Wertzberger

Assistant Professor
Director, Office of Field Experience