On August 24, 2020, the Education department welcomed Samantha Meister as an Assistant Professor – Education.
Samantha comes to us from Omaha, Nebraska. Samantha was previously employed at the University of Wisconsin – La Crosse. She is involved in supporting the Wisconsin Education Association Council and the Aspiring Educators sub-group for pre-service teachers.
In her free time, Samantha enjoys hiking and exploring in the Driftless, bike adventures with her significant other and bonus kids, checking out farmer’s markets, cooking, snuggling with her cats, and yarn crafts.
Samantha has a Ph.D. in Curriculum & Instruction with an Urban Education emphasis from Texas A&M University, a M.S. in Reading and Literacy from University of Nebraska – Omaha, and a B.S. in Special Education from University of Nebraska – Lincoln.
Welcome Samantha!