Lauren Dunn

Lauren Dunn serves as an Assistant Lecturer of Spanish at Wisconsin Lutheran College, where she transitioned to a full-time role in 2023 after previously teaching as an adjunct instructor since 2019. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Education from Martin Luther College (2013) and a Master of Arts in Spanish from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee (2022). Her research focuses on linguistics, particularly the evolution of language. Dunn is actively involved in academic leadership, currently serving as Department Chair and on committees such as Faculty Development and Global Learning. She is also a member of the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) and the Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WALT).

• Education:
• Bachelor of Science in Education, Martin Luther College, 2013
• Master of Arts in Spanish, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, 2022
• Teaching: Teaches all levels of Spanish courses.
• Service & Leadership:
• Department Chair
• Faculty Development Committee
• Global Learning Committee
• Professional Memberships:
• American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages (ACTFL)
• Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers (WALT)

Dunn resides in Milwaukee with her husband, a bilingual pastor at St. Peter Lutheran Church/Iglesia Luterana San Pedro, and their four school-aged children. She remains engaged in ministry activities alongside her academic duties. Her teaching philosophy emphasizes language evolution and practical application, reflecting her dual focus on linguistic theory and pedagogical innovation.