Classmates

Introduce yourself! I have four beautiful daughters all of them grown. Two of the are studying to be educators...one is working on her masters in English Education and the other is working toward her masters in Biology. My youngest is studying toward her degree in Nursing, and the other is living in Thailand.
 * Van Stedum, Ann K. || I am an Early Childhood Education major at the University Center, going back to school after 11 years! I attended SDSU for 3 semesters for Early Childhood and then earned my Marketing degree from Southeast Tech in 1999. I live in Sioux Falls with my husband and 3 kids (8, 5, & 2). I teach preschool part-time at [|Central Baptist] and I also substitute teach at Sioux Falls Christian. We spend our weekends traveling with my son's basketball team. We also keep busy with our daughter's gymnastics and with chasing our 2 year old everywhere! We also try to get to as many SDSU basketball and football games as we can! || [[image:DSC_0052.JPG width="152" height="106"]] ||
 * Bingaman, Tracy A. || I am an Elementary major, but my focus is going to be on middle school. I am currently taking class through [|Black Hills State University], but they are on the SDSM&T campus and are night classes. I am taking 14 credits and working full-time so I usually keep pretty busy with that. I am also taking Muay Thai Kickboxing and Jukite JuJitsu through [|Dynamic Martial Arts] in Rapid City which I love. I was able to ride motorcycle some on Sat the 16th which was a blast. If its summer time I ride it everywhere I go. Its my pretty inexpensive stress reliever. Well I am taking this because it is required by my major, but it should be fun. || [[image:DSCN0602.JPG width="142" height="123"]] ||
 * Ericsson, Kristen K. || I am an Art Education major at USD and live in Vermillion with my husband Adam, and two kids, Sam (2) and Oscar (10 mos.). My step-daughter Maggie (7) lives with us part-time, and we enjoy having her for long periods in the summer. My husband and I are both full-time students, so we are very busy taking care of our kids and puppy Rudy when we're not busy with school work! I enjoy painting, ceramics, sewing, music, cooking, and hanging out with friends. In my spare time (which is rare!) I try to get involved with the [|local art scene] around Vermillion and Sioux Falls to support [|local artists] and their [|projects] . I am excited to graduate and get a job teaching art, hopefully returning to Madison, SD where my husband and I grew up. || [[image:Photo_14.jpg width="126" height="94"]] ||
 * Evelsizer, Ross J. || I am a returning student to [|SDSU]. I have a SPCM major and a Bio minor. My plan is to finish my bio minor and go into science education. I have 2 kids Connor (4) and Ella (3wks) and a wife Laura. We live in Brandon, SD and I like to hunt, fish, golf, etc. || [[image:babylake.jpg width="127" height="95"]] ||
 * Geistfeld, Matthew J. || I graduated from the University of Sioux Falls with a Biology degree. Not finding anything that I want to spend doing as a career, I am attending DSU to obtain teaching certification for secondary education. I spend my time in Sioux Falls working and getting ready for my wedding with my wife-to-be, Megan. Whatever free time I have is spent dealing with my three spoiled dogs or watching in disgust during a Denver Broncos game. || [[image:Matt%20and%20Megan%20105.jpg width="125" height="124"]] ||
 * Gloede, Gina A. || I am a Master's student at USD. I am getting my Master's degree in SPED (Multi-Cat K-12). I began my master's program last summer and I will complete my degree this coming summer, so I have been very busy. I am also currently student teaching at [|Dakota Valley High School] in the SPED room and I am also taking 3 courses. I am from North Sioux City, SD, but I live in Vermillion, SD due to grad school. In my free time, I enjoy going to movies, reading, and going on walks(except during the winter). || [[image:n41305156_32043866_424.jpg width="88" height="128"]] ||
 * Hoffman, Kyle M. || I recently graduated from Dakota State University with a degree in Exercise Science. While attending Dakota State I ran track for the Trojans for 4 years and also played basketball my freshman year. I am currently living in Canton, South Dakota. I am currently coaching two sports at Canton High School, 8th grade football and high school track. I'm also involved in personal training at a local gym and retail in sales in Sioux Falls. I enjoy the coaching aspect, so I decided to pursue my teaching degree. || [[image:n147500179_30301023_2766.jpg width="86" height="93"]] ||
 * Ihler, Michael D. || I am a junior at Dakota State University where I am an Education Major. I am not sure what age I would like to teach yet. I wouldn't mind elementary, middle school, or high school. If i choose middle school or high school I would like to teach history and p.e. Currently I work at Champs Sports in the mall, I am a sales associate there. Champs is a sporting good store. Also I am an assistant basketball coach at Chester Area High School. || [[image:mdi.JPG width="198" height="144"]] ||
 * Medill, Amber L. || I am a junior at the University Center where my home school is SDSU. I recently changed my major to Early Childhood Education, previously it was Psychology. I am originally from Luverne, MN but moved over to Sioux Falls in 2007 after I graduated from high school and attended USF for a year. I am a single mom to my daughter Luci who is 4. I am currently not working and just focusing on school by taking the most credits possible for my major. || [[image:002.JPG width="116" height="132"]] ||
 * Michel, Casey R. || I am a junior at Dakota State University majoring in Computer Education with a minor in Business Administration. Although this is my sixth semester at DSU, it is my first semester in the teaching program. I was a Computer Information Systems major through last semester, but decided that pursuing that degree wasn't right for me so I switched over into Computer Education and am very excited about my decision. I live in Richardson Hall on the DSU campus, where I am a Resident Assistant. || [[image:EDFN_Pic.jpg width="72" height="135"]] ||
 * Miller, Ashley M. || I recently moved to Brandon,SD and am in my second year at the [|University Center], in which I am going for a degree in Early Childhood Education. I am previously from Sioux Falls and graduated from Washington High School in 2007. I also currently work at a daycare center where I work part time. || [[image:n500938229_6522.jpg width="60" height="118"]] ||
 * Miller, Carolyn D. || Hello everyone! My name is Carolyn Miller, I live in Custer SD where I am a ParaPro for the Special Education Department of [|Custer School District]. I have been working on my educatin degree for a few years now. My goal is to teach middle school Earth Science and Physical Science.

I hope everyone has an excellent semester...I look forward to "getting to know" all of you;-) || || I hope every one a great semester! ||  ||
 * Neiman, Leslie E. ||  ||   ||
 * Reiss, Anthony J. || I am Tony Reiss. I am majoring in Business Education at Dakota State University. My wonderful wife Elizabeth and I live in Brandon, SD. I work for Youth Enrichment Services in the After School Enrichment Program. My favorite food is ribs and my favorite movie is Evita. I am looking forward to having a great semester. || [[image:flag.JPG width="128" height="96"]] ||
 * Roeder, Joseph D. || Hello Everyone! The reason for me taking this class is because after spending sometime studying business at UWMilwaukee, I had moved to South Dakota and have changed my major to Math Education through BHSU. I am also a newley wed!! (11/1) My wife, Mary, is also in this course. [|Moviessssss!!!!]
 * Shull, Mary-Lyn || I am Joseph Roeder's wife and I am a secondary english education major at Black Hills State. We live in Wall, home to the famous Wall Drug Store. Before attending BH I went to school at the University of Minnesota, Morris. I enjoy movies, cooking, and coffee. || [[image:Joey_&_Mary_Engagement_056.JPG width="116" height="147"]] ||
 * Stricherz, Abby R. || I am a sophmore at DSU majoring in Biology Education. I like to spend time with my friends and family. I am getting married this summer and am very excited about that! This is my second education course and I loved the first one, so I am looking forward to this one! || [[image:AbbyWeb.JPG width="99" height="82"]] ||
 * Tvedt, Ryan W. || I am the Technology Coordinator / Computer & Business Math Teacher with the Montrose School District. I graduated from SDSU with a B.S. in Mathematics. Additionally, I am 3 credits from receiving my Computer Information Systems degree from Dakota State University. I live in Sioux Falls and in my spare time I am usually enjoying sports like golf, basketball, football, baseball, and biking. || [[image:MyPic2.gif width="84" height="124"]] ||
 * VanKekerix, Erin M. || I am majoring in Elem. Ed at DSU. I currently live in Hartford, SD with my husband Cory and our 2 kids (dogs), Oscar and Yeller. I am looking forward to taking this class it seems like it will be very interesting. I love spending time with my family and friends. I also am a little obsessed with the show So You Think You Can Dance. I really like to watch the dancing and I also find alot of good music as well from the show. || [[image:100_0340.JPG width="171" height="135"]] ||
 * Wald, Timothy J. || I currently work for the Rapid City Area Schools as a physical therapist. I work with kids all day so that has sparked my interest in teaching. I am originally from Zeeland, North Dakota. I wish everyone success in this class. ||  ||
 * Whitney, Megan P. ||  Hello Class! My name is Megan Whitney and I am 23 years old from Harrisburg, SD. I work at an elementary school as an EA/Paraprofessional for 23 Kindergarten students. I am half way towards achieving my elementary education teaching degree and very ready for it. Good luck to everyone in the class!   || [[image:DSC00980[1].JPG width="123" height="168"]] ||
 * Wilson, Vanessa R. || Hi. I am a SDSU student...not really sure if I am a junior or Senior as I have been in college for a very long time! I am a Speech and Communication Ed major. I currently work at CitiFinancial as a financial advisor. I also direct the Stagelights show choir at Washington High School and recently interviewed to be their Theatre Tech Director. I live in Sioux Falls with my husband Mike, my one year old daughter Sienna, Pebbles the cat and Lemmy the Bassett Hound. || [[image:n144301209_30448607_4918.jpg width="110" height="144"]] ||
 * Wilts, Ashley J. || Hello! I am a sophmore majoring in Early Childhood Education. I attended USD for one semester and then transferred to the University Center last spring and I have been attending classes there ever since. I am originally from Flandreau, SD but moved to Sioux Falls this summer. I work at Children's Care Hospital and School and I love my job and the awesome kids that I work with! I enjoy spending time with family and friends, watching movies, reading, and shopping. || [[image:16951_1184353977861_1498590070_30447166_2174333_n.jpg width="63" height="136" align="center"]] ||
 * Dr. Fiegen || I am Dr. Tim Fiegen, and I will be the instructor for the class. I live in Sioux Falls and this is my 12th year with DSU. I have [|two boys], Alex & Jackson, and a wife of 23 years, [|Kristie Fiegen]. I coaching the boys sports and have worked for the Sioux Falls Skyforce for 21 years doing the game day operations. || [[image:Picture_7.jpg width="127" height="95"]] ||