Amy Vizenor

Amy Vizenor is an Associate Professor in the Department of Education at Gustavus Adolphus College. With a career spanning multiple educational levels, she has served as a curriculum specialist, English teacher in alternative high schools, online educator, and college professor. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes building relationships with students and fostering collaborative learning environments.

• Educational Background:
  • B.S. in English Education, Moorhead State University
  • M.S. in Middle Level Curriculum and Instruction, St. Cloud State University
  • Ed.D. in Education Leadership (Higher Education), Saint Mary's University of Minnesota
• Areas of Expertise:
  • Middle school philosophy
  • Teaching methods
  • Relationship-driven pedagogy
  • Teacher change agency
  • Educational equity

Vizenor has taught numerous courses, including EDU-340 Middle School, EDU-351 Methods and Materials of Secondary Education, and EDU-368 Secondary Practicum, with teaching terms dating back to 2002. She emphasizes the transformative power of education and values learning alongside her students daily.