Mary Kathleen Stichter

Mary Kathleen Stichter served as an Instructor in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction at the University of Northern Iowa from 2001 through 2016, specializing in Elementary Education and student field experience coordination.

Her professional focus centered on:

• Elementary Education pedagogy
• Teacher preparation program development
• Curriculum design for pre-service educators
• Field experience administration
• Classroom observation methodologies
• Student teacher mentoring systems

From 2012 to 2016, she held the dedicated role of Student Field Experience Coordinator, overseeing the practical training component for teacher education candidates across multiple school districts. Her work bridged academic coursework with real-world classroom application through structured field placements and supervisory frameworks.