Lynette Schwalbe

Lynette Schwalbe is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Educational Theory and Practice at Montana State University Billings' College of Education. With 22 years of experience at MSUB, she has taught over 24 courses and leads the P-3 Early Childhood Minor program. She is a national trainer for the PAX Good Behavior Game and actively influences state-level early childhood policy through the State Early Childhood Education Consortium.

Research Interests: Schwalbe specializes in early childhood development, behavior intervention strategies, and educator training. Her work integrates practical classroom rigor with community engagement, focusing on scalable educational frameworks for young learners.

Awards & Service:

• 2022 Excellence Award for Non-Tenured Faculty
• Board Member: Head Start
• Committee Chair: MSUB Scholarships and Awards
• State Early Childhood Education Consortium Representative

Advising & Community Impact: She mentors students through academic challenges, with testimonials highlighting her supportive advising style. Her service extends to curriculum development committees and community outreach, strengthening ties between MSUB and regional educational initiatives.