Mark R Gudgel

Mark R Gudgel is an Adjunct Instructor in the Department of Education at Nebraska Wesleyan University, where he teaches in the M.Ed. program. He brings over fifteen years of public school teaching experience in English, genocide studies, and world religions, having taught at Lincoln Southwest High School and Omaha North High Magnet School. He also previously coached basketball at Nebraska Wesleyan and is now actively involved in shaping the university's graduate education program.

Education:

• Undergraduate in English Education with Coaching Endorsement – University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL)
• M.A. in Theology – Grace University
• Master's Module in Holocaust Education – Institute of Education, University of London (via Imperial War Museum Fellowship)
• Ed.D. – Regent University, focusing on character education and Holocaust pedagogy through film
• Current Studies: Innovative methods for teaching world religions – Religious Literacy Project, Harvard Divinity School

Dr. Gudgel's research focuses on the pedagogy of teaching genocide, particularly the use of film in Holocaust education, and more recently, on improving religious literacy through innovative curricula in secondary education. His work intersects with public policy and educational reform, reflecting a deep commitment to ethical and inclusive teaching practices. He is also exploring the role of positive education in teacher development.

While no formal publications are listed in the provided text, his academic engagement is evident through conference-level dissemination, including a TEDx talk on genocide education, and ongoing participation in national educational initiatives.

Scientific Awards and Recognitions:

• Fulbright Scholar
• TEDx Speaker (topic: genocide education)

He serves on the book award committee for the Middle East Outreach Council and participates in the Fulbright selection committee, contributing to professional development and academic service. He supervises thesis writers in the M.Ed. program and teaches courses such as Education and the American Dream, Reflective Practitioner, and literature review methodology. His service reflects a strong commitment to building a robust graduate education program at Nebraska Wesleyan.

Dr. Gudgel is currently engaged with the Religious Literacy Project at Harvard Divinity School, advancing interdisciplinary methods for teaching world religions in public education settings.