Teaching and Educational Studies Department Faculty and Staff
Amanda Eller, PhD
Department Chair | Clinical Professor
Office: College of Education, Twin Falls, Hepworth 117 A, CSI Campus
Focus Areas: K–12 teacher preparation generalist, literacy specialist
Dr. Amanda L. Eller, PhD, EdS, MEd, is a Clinical Professor in the Teaching and Educational Studies Department at ISU-Twin Falls. Since joining ISU in 2014 after 16 years of elementary teaching, she has been dedicated to preparing teachers in the Magic Valley, partnering with ISU-TF staff and CSI faculty. She previously led the in-person undergraduate Teacher Education Program and now teaches online in both undergraduate and graduate education programs. In Fall 2024, Dr. Eller became Coordinator of Teacher Preparation in the Magic Valley and was appointed TES Department Chair in November 2024. She has received the COE Faculty Excellence Award, ISU Outstanding Teacher recognition, and multiple awards from the Northern Rocky Mountain Educational Research Association.
Cory Bennett, PhD
Professor
Office: College of Education 108 D
Corey Bartle, PhD
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: Idaho Falls TAB 332
Ph.D. in Learning Sciences – University of Washington
M.Ed. – Eastern Washington University
B.A. in History – Western Washington
Dr. Corey Bartle spent his early education years in the Seattle area and taught K–8 for more than a decade, primarily in middle school Social Studies. He earned his Ph.D. in Learning Sciences from the University of Washington, where his research focused on Inquiry Pedagogy and Social Studies education. As Clinical Faculty, Dr. Bartle enjoys supporting beginning teachers in developing best practices grounded in research and reflective teaching.
Suzanne Beasterfield
Clinical Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 226 B
Jenn Gallup, PhD
Associate Professor of Special Education
Office: College of Education 107 D
Shu-Yuan Lin, EdD
Clinical Professor and Instructional Materials Center Coordinator
Office: TAB Rm 277, Idaho Falls Campus
Dr. Shu-Yuan Lin is a Clinical Professor specializing in English as a Second Language instruction and technology integration. Her research interests include concept mapping, family engagement, accessibility for multilingual learners, ethical use of artificial intelligence in education, and program assessment. She serves as Coordinator of the College Instructional Materials Center and as a Provost Fellow for Assessment, supporting university accreditation and program-level assessment.
Celal Perihan, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: College of Education, 108 C
Jill Radford, EdS
Clinical Instructor of Deaf Education
Office: College of Education 226 C
Beverly Ray, PhD
Professor
Office: College of Education 107 C
Focus Area: Impact of current and emerging technologies on teaching and learning
Dr. Ray is a former secondary level geography teacher with expertise and training in instructional technology. Her research interests include current and emerging technologies and K-20 instructional practices, including autonomous and gameful learning pedagogies. Dr. Ray has offered professional development sessions globally across her career.
Allison Roxburgh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 107E
Wendy Ruchti, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: College of Education 107 B
Focus Areas: Science, STEM Education
Dr. Wendy Ruchti is an Associate Professor of Science and STEM Education, specializing in transforming K-12 education through innovative STEM practices. Her research centers on critical areas of integrated STEM teaching and learning, the effective integration of STEM disciplines, and comprehensive STEM School transformation models. With a deep commitment to practical application, Dr. Ruchti actively partners with educators, school leaders, and district administrators. She provides expertise and support to schools aiming to strategically integrate science, technology, engineering, and mathematics into a cohesive curriculum. Her ultimate goal is to enhance the educational experience by significantly increasing student engagement in STEM fields and nurturing strong interest in diverse STEM careers at a young age. Through her work, Dr. Ruchti would like to drive meaningful, systemic change in education to prepare the next generation of innovators.
Joanne Toevs, MEd
Clinical Instructor
Office: College of Education 226 A
Kaywin Cottle, M.Ed.
Clinical Instructor
Office: College of Education, Magic Valley Area, CSI Campus Mini Cassia Center, Room A13a
Kaywin Cottle serves as Clinical Instructor at Idaho State University's College of Education, where she supports future educators following her 2024 retirement from Burley Junior High School. As a Common Sense Media Educator, she emphasized digital citizenship and family engagement throughout her teaching career. With over three decades of educational experience, including corporate roles at eBay and TRO/Plato/Edmentum, she brings unique real-world technology perspectives to teacher preparation.
A passionate advocate for responsible digital literacy and AI integration, Cottle actively participates in ISTE's General Motors AI Explorations Professional Learning Community and served as an AI reviewer for ISTELive+ASCD 2025. She supports the Idaho STEM Action Center, the Open+Pedagogy+Advocacy+Leadership workgroup, Idaho STEM EcosySTEM, Idaho Out of School Network, and Idaho Education Association. She is a former recipient of the WE Teachers Award and recently partnered to share the aiEdu Readiness Framework.
Cottle regularly presents at conferences on critical digital literacy, STEM implementation, and responsible AI education. At ISU, she's developing the Future Educators program in Region 4 and leading curriculum updates that integrate AI aligned with ISTE and Idaho standards, ensuring teacher candidates are prepared for technology-enhanced learning environments.
Elizabeth Metts, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Office: College of Education, Room 107F
Kolby Cordingley, MPE-AA
Associate Lecturer, PEAC Coordinator, GTA Coordinator
Office: Reed Gym 201 H
Kolby Cordingley is a professor of practice in the Idaho State University Human Performance and Sport Studies Department. He earned a Bachelor's degree in Physical Education and a Master’s degree in Physical Education with an emphasis in Athletic Administration. Mr. Cordingley has taught at ISU for the last 24 years and has taught a wide variety of courses, and is currently serving as the Be Fit activity courses program director and the (HPSS) Department Chair. While teaching at ISU he also coached wrestling for 20 plus years including 12 years as the head coach at Highland High School, where he was twice named the 5A Idaho Coach of the Year and earned seven 5th/6th District Coach of the year awards as well. His proudest accomplishment while serving as the head coach of Highland was being a part of nine 5A State Academic championships, which is awarded to the team with the highest cumulative GPA. Mr. Cordingley believes that his greatest achievements in his coaching and teaching career has been creating meaningful relationships where athletes and students feel safe and valued. Kolby feels grateful every day for the opportunity he has to work in the College of Education with amazing people including the faculty, staff, and students of Idaho State University.
Focus Areas: Coaching; Sport Safety
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Sean Dahlin
Professor, Athletic Administration Coordinator
Office: ISU-Pocatello
Focus Areas: Sport Leadership
Sean Dahlin is currently an associate professor/program director of athletic administration at Idaho State University. Before ISU, he was a professor at Central Washington University for 6 1/2 years and at the University of Wisconsin-Parkside for two years. Sean earned his Ph.D. in Sport Management from Ohio State University and has more than 10 years of experience in athletic administration and coaching at the intercollegiate and high school levels. He centers his research on leadership in sport (servant and inclusive leadership), organizational culture, positive organizational behavior and coaching effectiveness, particularly within intercollegiate athletics.
Justin Dayley
Outdoor Adventure Center Director; Outdoor Education Program Liaison
Office: Pond Student Union Building
Focus Areas: Outdoor Recreation Management
Caroline Faure, EdD
Professor
Office: Reed Gym 202
Focus Areas: Sport Safety; Sport Management
Dr. Caroline “Smitty” Faure, EdD; ATC-L is a Professor in the Department of Human Performance and Sport Studies. Faure’s teaching philosophy highlights the importance of rigor, relevancy, and relationships in higher education. Experiential learning is a cornerstone of her classes. By integrating activities like the Bengal Triathlon, Faure strives to provide contextually rich instruction that extends beyond classroom walls.
Faure’s research focus has concentrated on facilitating appropriate concussion management practices in youth and high school sport programs. A separate line of research has focused on various areas of logistical management of sport. She has authored or co-authored more than 100 manuscripts and publications across numerous platforms, including scholarly journals, commercial publications, and mass media.
Faure has been the recipient of numerous awards throughout her career. She won the Kole-McGuffey Award for Outstanding Graduate Research at ISU in 2007, was honored as Idaho’s Collegiate Educator of the Year by numerous external organizations, and for her work delivering statewide sports concussion education, she received ISU’s Outstanding and Distinguished Service Awards in 2010 and 2011, respectively.
Elaine Foster, PhD
Assistant Professor
Office: Reed Gym 201 E
Focus Areas: Sport Philosophy and Ethics; Physical Education
Dr. Elaine Foster is an Assistant Professor in the Human Performance and Sport Studies (HPSS) Department at Idaho State University. She has degrees in Exercise Science, Physical Education, Athletic Administration, and Sport Pedagogy and Character Development. Her scholarly studies focus on sport philosophy and the subjective value of physical activity. Dr. Foster teaches a variety of courses, including history and philosophy of kinesiology, coaching philosophy and ethics, issues in sport, and methods of teaching physical education.
Maren Hunter, MPE
Clinical Instructor
Office: Reed Gym 201 C
Focus Areas: Outdoor Education; Recreation Management
Camille Long, MPA-AA
Clinical Instructor
Office: Reed Gym, Room 201D
Focus Areas: Sport Management
Camille was born and raised in Pocatello, Idaho and attended and graduated from Highland High School. She got a scholarship to run track at Montana State University as a sprinter, where she competed for 3 years before transferring to Idaho State University to finish her degree and last 2 years of athletic eligibility. Camille graduated from Idaho State in 2013 with a degree in Secondary Education- History major, English Minor. She then went on to continue her education at Idaho State University, attaining her master's degree in Physical Education and Athletic Administration. After graduating, she got a job teaching at Highland High School, where she spent 7 years teaching English Language Arts and 4 years teaching Physical Education. She made a career transition in the fall of 2025 to a Clinical Instructor at Idaho State University in the Human Performance and Sport Studies Department in the College of Education. She has also been the head Track and Field coach at Highland for the last 10 years, and been involved in coaching track for 18 total years. Camille married the love of her life, Tucker, in 2018, and has two incredible daughters, Vivian (5) and Opal (3). She is passionate about impacting the lives of others through education and positive coaching relationships!
Teaching and Educational Studies Staff
Mona Heern
Director of Clinical Experience
Office: College of Education, Field Experience 219
Ask me about: ISU school partnerships, teacher clinical experience questions
Karen Ludwig
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 210
Advising resources
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
April DeLozier
Administrative Assistant II
Office: Reed Gym 201
Dona Orr