Patricia Hoffman, Ph. D.
Director of Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Patricia Hoffman is the new Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She teaches in the Department of Educational Studies: K-12 and Secondary Programs. She’s excited to serve as the second director of CETL.
Dr. Stewart Ross
Former CETL Director Stewart Ross is currently serving with the Center on a part-time basis. He's been an employee of MSU-Mankato for 34 years, and has spent much of his career working to fulfill the mission of the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning.
Yvonne Schmeling
Administrative Assistant for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Yvonne came to MSU in 1987 as a nontraditional student interested in furthering her education. She enjoyed the wide variety of students and faculty, from high school students taking classes to get a head start on a college degree to the experienced faculty who were so knowledgeable in their fields. Along with taking classes, she had the desire to work in the University setting. In 1990 she became part of the MSU community as an Administrative Assistant working in various departments on campus, thus given the opportunity to learn a variety of jobs. She is presently working for CETL under the leadership of Dr. Stewart Ross.
Brett Biebel
Graduate Assistant for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Brett Biebel is the current GA for CETL. He holds an MA in Communication Studies from the University of Minnesota, and is currently a member of the MFA Program in Creative Writing at MSU-Mankato. He has taught at Century College, Metropolitan State University, and the University of Minnesota.
