See how the Bethany experience has made a difference in the lives of these alumni. Next, read some of our faculty profiles!
Natalie Wishcop ’19
Work Information: Band Director, King of Grace Lutheran School, Golden Valley, Minnesota Contracted Singer, Minnesota Chorale, Minneapolis, Minnesota Rock Band (Voice and Keys) Instructor, Shell
Kaleb ’24 and Tamara Schmidt ’23
Work Information: Tamara is employed as a K-8 music teacher, band, and choir director at Central Lutheran School in Fort Wayne, IN. Tamara graduated in
Kayelynn Lawson ’22
Work Information Orchestra and Federation Grade School String Instructor at Shoreland Lutheran High School In Somers, Wisconsin. What you do or have done: At Shoreland
Cynthia Krause ’19
Work Information: Professional Musician Twin Cities, MN Self-employed Continuing Education: Upon graduating from Bethany, I took two gap years to work, and then pursued a
Beret Finken ’18
What you do or have done: My full-time job is, first and foremost, motherhood. I stay home with my two (soon-to-be three!) sons and could
Jonathan Sehloff ’19
Jonathan (Jonny) Sehloff is a 2019 Bethany computer science graduate. Sehloff took his degree and experience in Bethany’s technical broadcast studio and now designs comprehensive
John Brown ’19
Bethany Major: Exercise Science Graduate School: University of Mary doctorate program; physical therapy track with estimated graduation date in 2023. What inspires you: After a
Shelby Latusek ’14
Bethany Major: Elementary Education Employment: Second grade teacher at Zumbrota-Mazeppa Primary School What you do: I teach the second grade standards to my students. I
Lydia Scruggs ’19
Bethany Major: Elementary Education Employment: Sixth Grade Teacher at Hills Beaver Creek Elementary School What you do: As a teacher, I get the opportunity to
Nicholas Chopp ’05
Bethany Major: Communication Employment: Commander of the Oklahoma City West Recruiting Company for the United States Army in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma What you do: I
Dr. Johanna Sehloff ’13
Bethany Major: Biology Employment: Medical Fellow, Pediatric Critical Care Medicine at the University of Minnesota What you do: I have the amazing privilege to take care
Ryan McCue ’21
Ryan is a fifth grade math and science teacher at United South Central Elementary School. WHAT INSPIRES YOU • • • The ability to make
Madison Barber (’19)
Bethany Major: Legal Studies Job: Paralegal at Birkholz & Associates, LLC in Mankato Graduate School: Attending University of St. Thomas Law School for the 2020-21
Kendra Porath (’19)
Bethany Major: Biology and Psychology Job: Radiation Oncology Graduate Researcher at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota What you do: I study novel treatments for
Jordan Poff (’19)
Bethany Major: Engineering Sciences Job: Truss Designer at Emmerich Wood Products, Andover, Minnesota What you do: While working here, I lay out where floor and
Jessica Berlinger (’19)
Bethany Major: English withSecondary Education Employment: High School English Teacher at Springfield Public School in Springfield, Minnesota. If you are continuing your education, what are
Claire Widmer (’19)
Bethany Major: Theatre Employment: Lead Deck Electrician at Sight and Sound Theatres in Ronks, Pennsylvanis. What you do: I’m in charge of the deck electricians,
Veeva Lee (’20)
WHAT YOU DO • • • Currently, I am a graduate student at Webber International University in Florida. I am working towards earning my MBA
Omar McMillan (’96)
Bethany alumnus Omar McMillan (’96) was named one of the ten finalists from across the state of Minnesota in the 2020 Teacher of the Year
Carter Dahl (’19)
Carter is the Digital Manager for Minnesota State University Men’s Hockey in Mankato, Minnesota. What you do: – Rebrand and redesign the Minnesota State Mavericks
Justine Bennett (’18)
Justine Bennett, Graphic Designer with Minuteman Press What you do: I work with a variety of customers updating and creating new designs. The projects include
Hayes Schneider (’18)
Digital Graphic Design Specialist, Minnesota Wild Hockey Club, Saint Paul, Minnesota What You Do: On normal work days, I create a variety of marketing materials
Caitlyn French (’14)
Caitlyn French – News Reporter, MLive Media Group, Bay City, Michigan What you do: I’m currently a news reporter for the Bay City Times of
Jerome Wardlow (’05)
While Black students have attended, and graduated, from Bethany Lutheran College (BLC) for many decades, it was in 2005 that the first Black graduate earned
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