Northland College Faculty
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Annette Nelson
Title: Associate Professor of Teacher Education
Office Location: Wheeler 212
Phone: (715) 682-1673
Email: anelson@northland.edu
At Northland Since: 2003
Education
- B.S. Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee
- M.S. Memphis State University, Memphis, Tennessee
- Ed.D. Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
Profile
When I first saw the Northland College campus and Lake Superior, it took my breath away. I still feel that way after living here for six years. Each sunset that I see on the lake is as wonderful as the first. Having worked at other colleges, I know that the quality of education students receive at Northland College is unique and outstanding. Our ability as faculty members to work so closely with students is a real joy.
At Northland College, a student is never just another number or face in the crowd. We know our students‚ strengths and weaknesses, and the students know ours! It has taken me a long time to achieve my professional dream of teaching at the college level, but it has been well worth the wait and work to get here. I can't imagine teaching anywhere else but at Northland College.
Research
I am currently working on researching assessment tools for student teachers in the areas of math and science. I am also involved in research on different student retention strategies. A key area of emphasis for me in my classes is of civic engagement and how to get education students involved in a way that can be replicated with their own K-12 pupils during their student teaching semester.
