معرفی
Betsy Schamber is an Instructor in the Department of Education within the College of Education & Human Performance at Dakota State University. She contributes to teacher preparation programs with a focus on pedagogy, child development, and instructional strategies.
Her educational background includes:
- M.E. in Administration, South Dakota State University, 2001
- B.S. in Elementary Education, University of South Dakota, 1995
Her research and professional interests center on elementary education, teaching methodologies, and educational technology integration in K-12 settings. She is actively involved in shaping future educators through field experiences and innovative teaching tools like the Virtual Avatar Learning Experience (VALE) and Dewey telepresence robot.
Betsy has been recognized with several honors for her contributions to education:
- Team of the Year, College of Education, Dakota State University (August 2022)
- Outstanding Middle Level Educator, SD Association for Middle Level Educators (April 2017)
- Teacher of the Year, Greater Madison Area Chamber of Commerce (August 2015)
She advises education students and supports professional development through conferences and collaborative faculty initiatives. Her work emphasizes hands-on teaching experiences, student teaching residencies, and technology-enhanced learning environments. She is based at the Kennedy Center on campus and can be reached at (605) 256-5177.
