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Meet the Doctor of Education Faculty

Kristi Preisman, PhD
Director, Doctor of Education Program
Associate Professor of Education

BA Secondary Education, University of Nebraska, Kearney
MA Secondary Education, University of Nebraska, Omaha
PhD Curriculum and Instruction, University of Texas, Austin

Areas of Expertise
Online teaching and learning, social presence in online education, online graduate advising

Accomplishments and Published Articles
Spirit of St. Columbkille Service Award, St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Papillion, NE
Meyer, H. S., Preisman, K. A., Samuel, A. (2022). Get connected: A scoping review of advising online graduate students. Online Learning, 26(3), 274-292.
Preisman, K.A. (2019, December). Online graduate advising: It’s much more than what class comes next. Academic Advising Today, 42(4). https://nacada.ksu.edu/Resources/Academic-Advising-Today/View-Articles/O...
Preisman, K.A. (2014). Teaching presence in online education: From the instructor’s point-of-view. Online Learning (formally Journal of Asynchronous Learning Network (JALN)), 18(3).
Preisman, K.A. (2007). Don’t be afraid: Take action in improving your educational practices. Kappa Delta Pi Record, 43(3).
Preisman, K.A. (2005). Teacher self in the novice secondary teacher: Creation and manifestation. ProQuest, Austin, TX. Preisman, K.A. (2005). Just the FAQ’s. New Teacher Advocate, 12(4), p. 10.

Involvement
St. Columbkille Catholic Church, Papillion, NE
Sanitary Improvement District #305 (Pioneer View) Board
 

kpreisman [at] csm.edu
Mark Gudgel, EdD
Assistant Professor of Education

BS English Education, University of Nebraska-Lincoln
MS Theology, Grace University
MM Holocaust Education, University of London
EdD Character Education, Regent University 

Areas of Expertise
Holocaust education in the United States, genocide education, viticulture

Accomplishments and published articles
Award of Excellence from the Nebraska Department of Education, 2020
“I Feel Like Writing: Critical Context and the Legacy of Anne Frank in Education.” Chapter contribution to a forthcoming book on the legacy of Anne Frank. Routledge. Anticipated publication: July 2024.
Book, The Judgement of Paris: How the Napa Valley Changed the World of Wine Forever. The History Press. May 2023.
Book, Think Higher, Feel Deeper: Holocaust Education in the Secondary Classroom. Teachers College Press. October 2021.
“Shades of Gray: Genocide, Heroism, and the Complications of Perspective.” Proceedings from The Fourth World Heroism Science Conference. Anticipated publication: May 2024
“The Next Pioneers: Leaders in the Fight Against Global Climate Change in Napa Valley.” Proceedings from the Fourth World Heroism Science Conference. Anticipated publication: May 2024
“Genocide and Heroism: Portrayal versus Reality.” The Encyclopedia of Herism Studies, Springer, 2023.

Involvement
Tri-Faith Initiative, Unity Committee Leader
Achilles International Volunteer
TeamMates Mentor
Institute for Holocaust Education & Nebraska Department of Education
Completely Kids
Stephen Center Volunteer
Omaha Performing Arts, Board Member, “Presenter’s Circle”   

mgudgel [at] csm.edu