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
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.
Focus Areas: K–12 teacher preparation generalist, literacy specialist
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 / Instructional Materials Center Coordinator
Office: College of Education 108 F
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
Allison Roxburgh, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor
Office: College of Education 107E
Wendy Ruchti, PhD
Associate Professor
Office: College of Education 107 B
Michelle Schroeder, MEd
Associate Lecturer
Office: College of Education 230
Joanne Toevs, MEd
Clinical Instructor
Office: College of Education 226 A
Kaywin Cottle
Clinical Instructor
Office: College of Education, Magic Valley Area, CSI Campus Mini Cassia Center, Room A13a
Elizabeth Metts, PhD
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Office: College of Education, Room 107F
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
Alyssa St. John
Clinical Experience Placement Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Field Experience 219
Ask me about: Pre-internship placement, Student Teaching Preparation and Placement
Karen Ludwig
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 210
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
Estee Pollard
Advising Coordinator
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 209
Ask me about: Advising questions, teacher certification
Adrienne Scott
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215
Adrienne Scott is the Administrative Assistant for the Teaching and Educational Studies department. She serves as a first point of contact for prospective and current students, answering questions and supporting those interested in becoming teachers. Most recently, she worked in Adult Education in ISU’s College of Technology. Her career has also included roles as Accreditation Coordinator for the National Office for Arts Accreditation outside Washington, D.C.; corporate development with the Nashville Symphony; elementary music teacher with Nashville Public Schools; and 15 years in the professional photography industry, where she co-owned a SaaS application and led educational programs for photography businesses. Adrienne brings a wide range of administrative, educational, and creative experience to her role here at ISU.
Ask me about: College of Education admission and advising appointments.
Mahlet Asfaw
Administrative Assistant I
Office: College of Education, Kent Center 215