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College, 2009 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Music Education, String Pedagogy, Neuroscience/Psychology of Music Learning Responsibilities Music Education and String Pedagogy Selected Presentations Suzuki Association of the Americas Biennial Conference, Making Informed Choices in Finger Preparation and Independence, Louisville, KY (2024) American String Teachers Association National Conference, Invited perception and creative music making: Children’s philosophical dialogue in the classroom, Atlanta, GA

Nick Paterno Resident Instructor of Mathematics he/him/his Phone: 253-535-8169 Email: paternnj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 261 Office Hours: (On Campus) Tu & Th: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Additional Titles/Roles Data Management Lead @ OpenIntro Fellow @ OpenIntro Education MS, Mathematics, Portland State University, 2011 BS, Mathematics, University of Montana, 2009 Areas of Emphasis

David Wolff Professor he/him/his Phone: 253-535-8735 Email: wolffda@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 246 Office Hours: (On Campus) M W F: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm (Off Campus) Tu & Th: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Education Ph.D., Oregon State University, 1999 M.S., Oregon State University, 1996 B.S., University of Puget Sound, 1992 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Computer Graphics Real Time Rendering Books OpenGL 4 Shading

Chris Schiller Visiting Assistant Professor he/him Phone: 253-535-7004 Email: cmschiller@plu.edu Office Location:Rieke Science Center - Room 149 Office Hours: (On Campus) M & W: 9:10 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Fri: 12:30 pm - 1:30 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Education Ph.D., Earth Sciences, Montana State University, 2020 B.S., Geology, South Dakota School of Mines and Technology, 2015 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Paleobiology

Cameron Raber Resident Instructor of Mathematics she/her/hers Phone: 253-535-7541 Email: cameron.raber@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 257 Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Wed: 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm (On Campus) Fri: 10:30 am - 11:30 am (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Curriculum Vitae: View my CV Professional Education M.A., Mathematics, University of Montana, 2021 B.S., Mathematics, Pacific Lutheran Univeristy, 2019 B.A

Daniel (Deej) Heath Professor of Mathematics Phone: 253-535-7401 Email: heathdj@plu.edu Office Location: Morken Center for Learning & Technology - 262 Office Hours: (On Campus) M W F: 1:45 pm - 3:00 pm (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education Ph.D., Mathematics, University of California at Davis, 1994 M.A., Mathematics, University of California at Davis B.S., Mathematics, cum laude, St. Olaf College, 1987 Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Knot Theory Geometry Selected

(NCCO) The National Association for Music Education (NAfME) Washington Music Educators Association (WMEA) Washington ACDA Biography Dr. Galante is Associate Dean of the School of Music, Theatre & Dance, and Director of Choral Studies at PLU. In Fall 2022, he became the seventh conductor of the Choir of the West. During his time at PLU, Dr. Galante also conducted Chorale, University Singers (SA) and Knights Chorus (TB), and taught undergraduate courses in Vocal Pedagogy for the Choral Music Educator

Matthew Vegh Lecturer - Band Studies; Conductor - Concert Band Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: veghmb@plu.edu Status:Part-time Professional Biography Additional Titles/Roles Steilacoom High School, Director of Bands, 2016-present Education M.M., Wind Band Conducting, Central Washington University, 2016 B.M.E., Pacific Lutheran University, 2012 Responsibilities PLU Concert Band, Conductor Biography Matt Vegh graduated from Pacific Lutheran University in 2012 with a Bachelor’s of Music Education (K-12

Ryan Wagner Lecturer - Trombone Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: rew@plu.edu Professional Biography Education M.M., Trombone Performance, University of Washington B.M.E., Pacific Lutheran University Biography Ryan Wagner graduated from Pacific Lutheran University with a Bachelor’s of Music Education and the University of Washington with a Master’s of Trombone Performance. He is an active performer and educator throughout Washington state with extensive performance experience in classical, jazz, and

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