Mary Risacher

Mary Risacher serves as an Associate Professor of Education within the Education Program of the School of Education at Southwest Minnesota State University, where she contributes to academic instruction and program development in teacher preparation and educational leadership.

Her educational qualifications include:

• Doctor of Education from the University of South Dakota
• Master of Science from Southwest Minnesota State University
• Bachelor of Arts from the College of Saint Benedict

Her research spans foundational education disciplines with emphasis on educational leadership models and evidence-based teacher training methodologies, focusing on practical applications for K-12 and higher education systems. This work addresses contemporary challenges in pedagogical innovation and institutional management within evolving educational landscapes.

Professional correspondence may be directed to mary.risacher@smsu.edu or (507) 537-6274 from her office in IL 163.