Kelly Thelen

Kelly Thelen serves as an Assistant Professor in the Education Program within the School of Education at Southwest Minnesota State University, where she contributes to teacher preparation and educational research initiatives.

Her research focuses on foundational educational disciplines with emphasis on:

• Educational theory and practice
• Teacher training methodologies
• Curriculum design frameworks
• Leadership development in educational settings

Dr. Thelen actively engages in advancing pedagogical approaches through her academic role, maintaining office hours in IL 231 and collaborating with education stakeholders across Minnesota. She can be reached directly at kelly.thelen.2@smsu.edu or by telephone at (507) 537-6483 for professional inquiries regarding teacher education programs and curriculum development projects.