Faculty and facilities

The Thom Leadership Education Center was dedicated in 2000 and includes media-equipped classrooms, a writing lab, a computer lab and a distance learning classroom. Other areas you may specialize in, such as art, music or human performance, are also well equipped.

Ronald Bork
Dean of the College of Education
Associate Professor of Education
(402) 643-7475 · Ronald.Bork@cune.edu · TLEC 214A

Nancy Elwell
Director of the Degree Completion Program
Assistant Professor of Education
(402) 643-7337 · Nancy.Elwell@cune.edu · TLEC 202

Jim Juergensen
Education Department Chair
Director of Secondary Education
Assistant Professor of Education
(402) 643-7227 · Jim.Juergensen@cune.edu · TLEC 211B

Kevin Kromminga
Director of Elementary Education
Assistant Professor of Education
(402) 643-7227 · Kevin.Kromminga@cune.edu · TLEC 211C

Janice Mickle
Graduate Instructor
(402) 327-6583 · Janice Mickle@cune.edu · Lincoln campus, 570 Fallbrook Blvd. #203

Russ Moulds
Associate Professor of Psychology
(402) 643-7438 · Russell.Moulds@cune.edu · Jesse 229

Judy Ripke
Director of Early Childhood
(402) 643-7474 · Judy.Ripke@cune.edu · TLEC 103A

Tim Rippstein
DCE Internship Coordinator
Assistant Professor of Education
(402) 643-7425 · Tim.Rippstein@cune.edu · TLEC 211

Bernie Tonjes
Director of Field Experiences and Student Teaching
Assistant Professor of Education
(402) 643-7480 · Bernard.Tonjes@cune.edu · TLEC 214D

Janell Uffelman
Plum Creek Literacy Festival Director
Associate Professor of Education
(402) 643-7318 · Janell.Uffelman@cune.edu · TLEC 103

Thaddeus Warren
Assistant Professor of Education (DCE)
(402) 643-7476 · Thaddeus.Warren@cune.edu · TLEC 206

Helen Banzhaf
Adjunct Instructor in Education
Helen.Banzhaf@cune.edu

Fran Ehlers
Adjunct Instructor in Education
Fran.Ehlers@cune.edu

Amanda Geidel
Acting Director of Special Education
(402) 643-7235 · Amanda.Geidel@cune.edu · TLEC 206C

Kristine Kuhn
Adjunct Assistant Professor of General Studies
(402) 643-7465 · Kristine.Kuhn@cune.edu · Jesse 224

Pamela Langewisch
Adjunct Instructor in Education
(402) 643-7481 · Pamela.Langewisch@cune.edu · TLEC 204C

Shanna Opfer
Adjunct Faculty in Education
(402) 643-7481 · Shanna.Opfer@cune.edu · TLEC 204C

Beth Pester
Adjunct Faculty in Education
Middle Level Education Program Director
(402) 643-7481 · Beth.Pester@cune.edu · TLEC 204C

William Preuss
Adjunct Instructor in Education
(402) 643-7471 · William.Preuss@cune.edu · TLEC 008

Carol Radden
Adjunct Instructor in Education
Carol.Radden@cune.edu

Judy Ripke
Director of Early Childhood
(402) 643-7474 · Judy.Ripke@cune.edu · TLEC 103A

Leah Serck
Adjunct Instructor in Education
(402) 643-7300 · Leah.Serck@cune.edu · TLEC 206A