Faculty & Staff Directory
Department of Teaching
Nearly 30 faculty and staff comprise the Department of Teaching. All touch teacher education students all along their journey, from human relations classes through the multiple levels of field experience and student teaching. They bring with them years of experience as teachers, administrators and university faculty that perfectly positions them to guide and mentor you, whatever grade level or subject area is your interest.
Jim Stichter, MAE
Interim Department Head, Teaching
Clinical Assistant Professor
jim.stichter@uni.edu
(319) 273-2232
Megan Balong, MA
Field Experience Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor, Math
megan.balong@uni.edu
(319) 230-0741
J.D. Cryer, EdD
Assistant Professor
jd.cryer@uni.edu
(319) 273-2265
Carrie Elser, EdD
International/Out-of-State Student Teaching Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor
caroline.elser@uni.edu
(319) 273-3310
Leasha Henriksen, MA
Cedar Rapids Center Student Teaching Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor
leasha.henriksen@uni.edu
(319) 273-5369
Melanie Hill, MA
Des Moines Student Teaching Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor
melanie.hill@uni.edu
(319) 273-2202
Bibiana Julin
Secretary III
julinb@uni.edu
319-273-2202
Mary Beth Rygh, MS
Waterloo Student Teaching Coordinator (Elementary)
Clinical Assistant Professor
marybeth.rygh@uni.edu
(319) 273-5338
Aaron Spurr, MA
Field Experience Coordinator
Clinical Assistant Professor, Earth & Environmental Science
aaron.spurr@uni.edu
319-273-7297