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Lasallian Volunteers: Liam Wintroath

What’s next? It’s a question that college seniors are routinely asked as classes come to an end and commencement approaches. For Liam Wintroath, a graduate of Saint Mary's University who majored in Social Studies Education, the next step is moving to Chicago and...

July Faculty Spotlight: Dr. Fatima Lawson

Dr. Fatima Lawson, an instructor in the M.A. in English as a Second Language program, has had a long, winding journey to Saint Mary’s. She was born and raised in northern Nigeria, in a community where (Western) education was often discouraged, particularly for young...

McKibben and Sax-Bendix co-presented at Summer Literacy Institute

Kori McKibben, a 2016 graduate of our M.A. in Literacy Education program, and Dr. Joan Sax-Bendix, Literacy Education Instructor, co-presented at the Summer Literacy Institute hosted by Hamline University’s School of Education on Wednesday, July 12. The presentation...

Congratulations to Nikki Hansen

Congrats to Nikki Hansen the interim principal at Talahi Community school for the 2017-2018 school year. Nikki received her master’s degree from Saint Mary’s University. http://on.sctimes.com/2vGxsQk

Congratulations to Amy Barbiaux

Amy Barbiaux, a 2006 graduate of Saint Mary’s Elementary Education major, was recognized as Seton’s Leader of the Year. This recognition is for exceptional leadership provided to students, staff and the community to ensure all students receive a quality education. Amy...

Congratulations to Mark Ristau

Congrats to Mark Ristau on his new position! Mark graduated from Saint Mary's in 2000 with a M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. http://www.southernminn.com/faribault_daily_news/news/article_b86bc071-d8dc-5dcc-83aa-3a9dba0be394.html

Using Children’s Literature to Enhance Math Instruction in K-8 Classrooms

Dr. Melissa Luedtke and Dr. Karen Sorvaag authored a chapter entitled, Using Children’s Literature to Enhance Math Instruction in K-8 Classrooms, that will be included in an international book called Transdisciplinarity in Mathematics Education, Blurring Disciplinary...

Celebration of Scholarship Day

On April 28th, twelve Saint Mary’s seniors presented at Celebration of Scholarship Day on the Winona campus. This campus-wide event highlights and celebrates the diverse talents and skills of Saint Mary's students across a broad spectrum of academic disciplines. The...

JumpStart’s Read for the Record

Written by: Katie Hubbard, M’10 “When children are encouraged to learn independently, and when teachers, parents, and communities work together to build optimal environments for that learning, children's success in reading and writing can be expected” (NAEYC, 1998;...

Floersch—Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching

Mike Floersch, a teacher at Rosemount High School and a course-contracted faculty member at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, has been named one of the four finalists in Minnesota for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching...