Nicholle Schuelke

Nicholle Schuelke is an Associate Professor and Department Chair in the Department of Education at the University of Wisconsin-Superior. Her work emphasizes creating inclusive classroom environments that foster inquiry and mutual respect among students and educators. She specializes in literacy education, anti-bullying strategies, and rural education challenges. Dr. Schuelke actively conducts professional development workshops for K-12 educators on classroom management and literacy topics.

Education:

• Doctor of Education (Ed.D.) in Literacy Education, Hamline University (2010)
• Master of Science (M.S.) in Educational Leadership, St. Cloud State University (2000)
• Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Secondary Education (English and Physical Education), Concordia University Chicago (1994)

Research Focus: Dr. Schuelke’s research explores teacher identity development in educator preparation programs, reading/writing identity, and challenges in rural education. She investigates how identity shapes professional growth and retention in teaching careers.

Professional Contributions: She provides annual in-services and workshops for educators, focusing on anti-bullying curricula and classroom management. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications.

Labs/Teams: No specific lab affiliations mentioned.