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the role of social status in teacher collaborative groups." Journal of Teacher Education 2019: 70(4), 347-359. Sutton, P. S., Knuth, R. "A schoolwide investment in problem-based learning." Phi Delta Kappan 2017: 99(2), 65-70. Sutton, P. S., Shouse, A. W. "More than a strategy: Building a culture of collaboration in schools." Phi Delta Kappan 2016: 49(7), 69-73. Accolades 2023 PLU Spirit of Diversity Award Biography Paul Sutton teaches sociocultural foundations of education, secondary humanities

, The Daily Poet: Day-By-Day Prompts for Your Writing Practice (coauthored with Martha Silano), Fire on Her Tongue: An Anthology of Contemporary Women’s Poetry, and Demystifying the Manuscript: How to Create of Book of Poems (coauthored with Susan Rich). She lives in a sleepy seaside town where she is an avid paddleboarder and hiker. She teaches at Pacific Lutheran University’s low-res MFA program, the Rainier Writing Workshop. Kelli  is the cohost of the poetry series “Poems You Need” with Melissa

Mara Finkelstein Lecturer - Cello Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: finkelm@plu.edu Biography Biography Mara Finkelstein studied cello at the Gnessin College of Music and the Tchaikovsky Conservatory in Moscow before coming to the U.S. in 1989. Ms. Finkelstein was Principal Cellist of the Moscow Symphony Orchestra and the only woman in the all men orchestra. She toured in Europe as a member of the New European Strings, and recently played with that group in a series of virtual recordings during the

2014-2015 Contributing Author to the 10-volume "Teaching Music Through Performance in Band" text series by GIA Publications Arranger of Ave Maria by Anton Bruckner, Maestro and Fox Publishing Biography Edwin C. Powell is the former Director of Bands and Professor of Music at Pacific Lutheran University where he was responsible for the University Wind Ensemble, Conducting and Music Education Methods courses. In 2015 he was the recipient of a Pacific Lutheran University Faculty Excellence Award. Dr

Michael Plagerman Lecturer - Organ Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: plagermr@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelor of Music, Pacific Lutheran University (summa cum laude) Master of Sacred Music, Organ, University of Notre Dame Master of Fine Arts, Cornell Biography Michael Plagerman is an active recitalist and church music director, having performed and held positions across the Northwest, Midwest, and East Coast. He holds a B.M. from Pacific Lutheran University (summa cum laude), a

Glenn D. Guhr Lecturer Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: guhrgd@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Professional Biography Education D.M.A., Vocal Performance, University of Washington , 2002 M.M., Music History, Kansas State University , 1987 B.A., Music, Tabor College Accolades PLU Faculty Development Award, School of Arts and Communication - 2012 Critic's Choice "Best Actor in a Musical" Tacoma News-Tribune - 2011 Inducted into Iota Kappa Lambda music honor society - 1987

Shelly Myers Lecturer - Oboe she/her Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: myerssd@plu.edu Biography Biography Shelly Myers currently serves as Lecturer of oboe at Pacific Lutheran University and holds the second oboe position in the Olympia Symphony Orchestra. She earned a Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Lethbridge, and a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, where she also pursued doctoral studies. Prior to moving to Seattle, she served

(ACLS) Fellowship, 1998–99 Mellon Dissertation Fellowship, 1992–93 Mellon First-Year Dissertation Grant, 1991 Phi Beta Kappa, 1983 Sigma Tau Delta, 1982 Biography Dr. Solveig C. Robinson is the Director of the Publishing & Printing Arts Program. She joined the PLU English faculty in 2001. In addition to teaching The Book in Society and Publishing Procedures, she also teaches a variety of courses in the English Department, in the First-Year Experience, and in International Honors. Solveig has a Ph.D

Korine Fujiwara Lecturer - Violin and Viola she/her Phone: 253-535-7602 Email: korine.fujiwara@plu.edu Office Hours: (On Campus) Mon - Fri: By Appointment Website: //www.korinefujiwara.com Professional Biography Education M.M., The Juilliard School B.M., Northwestern University School of Music Areas of Emphasis or Expertise Violin Viola Responsibilities Applied Violin and Viola Lessons Biography Montana native Korine Fujiwara is a founding member of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, a devoted and

Sarah Nelson Community Director for Campus Life Operations she/her Phone: 253-535-8449 Email: nelsonsl@plu.edu Professional Biography Education Bachelors, Music, Pacific Lutheran University, 2022 Responsibilities Primary reception for the RLIF inbox, phone calls and walk-ins for Campus Life Office Oversee incoming Living Plans and Learning Community Applications for all students Track and oversee room moves, housing cancellations, housing requests, etc. Help coordinate the Room Selection