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 in 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 with long red hairBarbara Mitchell

Associate Professor
K-State Department of Special Education, Counseling and Student Affairs

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 bright blue shirtEileen Wertzberger

Assistant Professor
Director, Office of Field Experience

female headshot wearing a dark colored blouseLeah McKeeman

Assistant Teaching Professor in Curriculum and Instruction

male headshot wearing a white shirt and dark jacketMichael Lawson

Assistant Professor

female headshot wearing a polka dot blouseNicole Meritt

Teaching Assistant Professor

male headshot wearing a light puple EDCATS polo shirtTJ Duntz

MAT Academic Services Coordinator

 

 

female headshot wearing a black shirtVicki Sherbert

Associate Professor
Secondary Literacy

 


 

 

 

Master of Arts in Teaching (Elementary Education)
Master of Arts in Teaching (Secondary Education)