Jesse Mossholder

Jesse Mossholder is an Associate Lecturer in the School of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, where he has taught since 2021. He specializes in teacher preparation with a focus on equity, mental health, and trauma-informed practices. Mossholder developed the trauma and resilience graduate teaching certificate and co-leads the Full STEAM Ahead summer program for middle school students. His work emphasizes proactive student support through weekly mental health check-ins and referrals to campus resources.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Minnesota State University-Moorhead (Anticipated Spring 2026)
• M.A. in Servant Leadership, Viterbo University (2018)
• B.A. in Elementary Education, Viterbo University (2014)

Mossholder's research examines faculty attitudes toward student mental health, educational equity, and technology integration in teaching. His current projects investigate AI tools like ChatGPT in educator preparation and strategies for supporting underserved student populations. His interdisciplinary approach connects educational foundations with social-emotional learning and STEM pedagogy.

His scholarly output includes conference presentations on SEL in STEM education and publications on emerging educational technologies, with recent work exploring AI perceptions among educators across multiple disciplines.

Awards & Honors:

• Excellence in Teaching Award (UW-Stevens Point, 2023-2024)
• University Leadership Award (UW-Stevens Point, 2022-2023)

As co-adviser for Aspiring Educators, Mossholder mentors future teachers and develops professional pathways. He serves on the Wisconsin NAME board advancing equity initiatives and collaborates with statewide faculty on inclusive education frameworks. His grant-supported work includes program development for rural STEM outreach and trauma-informed curriculum design.

Mossholder leads the Educational Foundations teaching team and collaborates with Counseling Services to implement student well-being protocols. His community partnerships include refugee support programs through the Ethiopian Community Development Council.