CAEP Accreditation
WSC's educator preparation programs are nationally accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), providing assurance that our programs meet rigorous standards of excellence.
The education programs here are designed to provide you with a variety of experiences in and outside the classroom. You also have the opportunity to complete practicum hours at a school to gain experience and receive feedback. The NENTA program also allows you to become certified as a substitute teacher in Nebraska. Experiences like these are unique to Wayne State, and they are what prepare you to lead a classroom of your own.
Travis Rudloff
Clearwater, Nebraska
Majors: Elementary Education, Special Education (K-6), Early Childhood Education (PK-3)
The education programs here are designed to provide you with a variety of experiences in and outside the classroom. You also have the opportunity to complete practicum hours at a school to gain experience and receive feedback. The NENTA program also allows you to become certified as a substitute teacher in Nebraska. Experiences like these are unique to Wayne State, and they are what prepare you to lead a classroom of your own.
Travis Rudloff
Clearwater, Nebraska
Majors: Elementary Education, Special Education (K-6), Early Childhood Education (PK-3)
Department faculty
Jean Dorcey teaches special education courses at Wayne State College.
Dr. Carol Erwin is a family and consumer sciences professor at Wayne State College. Erwin's teaching interests include online teaching and learning, nutrition and foods classes in FCS, and working with FCS teacher education students.
Carolyn Glackin, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Carolyn Glackin is an education professor at Wayne State College.
Dr. Joni Irlmeier is an education professor at Wayne State College. Her teaching interests include literacy in K-8 school systems, as well as professional communication.
Kevin Lein, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kevin Lein is an education professor at Wayne State College. His experience includes 15 years as a K-12 administrator and coach at every level; 20 years as a collegiate instructor, coach, and administrator; and six years as a K-12 teacher. Lein has been involved in educational initiatives as a local, state, and regional leader and was also a school board member.
Lucas Munter is an education instructor at Wayne State College, teaching undergraduate level courses focusing on special educational needs (SENs).
Kristina Nelsen, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kristina Nelsen is an education professor at Wayne State College. She teaches special education and education foundation courses.
Jenny Piening, DOT
Assistant Professor
Dr. Jenny Piening teaches in the School Administration graduate program.
Leigh Scruggs, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Leigh Scruggs is an education professor at Wayne State College. She teaches undergraduate and graduate level courses focusing on special educational needs (SENs) in person and online. She is also the advisor for the MSE Special Education graduate program.
Michael Sieh, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Michael Sieh is an education professor at Wayne State College and oversees the Education Specialist graduate program.
Kim Snyder, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor
Dr. Kim Snyder is an education professor at Wayne State College, where she also serves as chair of the Department of Educational Foundations and Leadership.
Ben Vilkas, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Dr. Ben Vilkas is an education professor at Wayne State College, teaching courses focused on strategies for teaching English learners as well as courses on curriculum, assessment, and best instructional practices in the elementary school classroom setting.
Dr. Sara Walsh is an education professor at Wayne State College. She has implemented the co-teaching during clinical practice model, serves as the contact for this program, and leads the training workshops.
