Education Dragon Stories

MSUM’s equity gap led Associate Professor of Educational Leadership Dr. Caitlin Johnson to request and receive funding to conduct a wellness survey of Native American students on campus. Thanks to a team of Native American student researchers organized by Dr. Johnson, the survey was conducted in the fall semester of 2023.

Special education graduate student Ryan Brumwell will speak at MSU Moorhead's 26th Annual Student Academic Conference about the burnout of special education professionals and possible solutions.

Student leaders of Student Council for Exceptional Children experience diversity outside of the classroom during volunteer opportunities and events.

Danica Shoquist, elementary inclusive education major, transferred to MSUM for the perfect-sized campus life and to connect with professors and students.

Julie Maahs, assistant director for career readiness, relies on her extensive resume and career program experience to help students develop key career readiness skills. 

Fall 2023 Commencement speaker Luke Meyer shares what he learned in his time as a Dragon and why he's choosing to embrace the uncomfortable. 

Emily Block, former MSUM early childhood education student, reflects on her time at MSUM and how it prepared her to be a HeadStart teacher.

We honor Parker Wood, a senior at MSUM studying elementary education. He will soon begin service with the North Dakota Air National Guard.

The three degrees assistant professor Heather Winkler has earned from MSUM have allowed her to pursue her dream career of educating future healthcare leaders.

Jessalyn Canavan’s experience through the 18 Online program has aided her work and confidence in the classroom.

Catie Miller is an artist turned one-woman business. She has used her art degrees to benefit the community we know and love.

Stephanie Ballard earned her degree in elementary education in 2014 and has come back to her alma mater to give the commencement speech for MSUM’s 2023 spring graduates.