Dr. Mary Ruettgers joined Lindenwood University in 2014. She currently teaches a variety of undergraduate and graduate courses, including Middle School and High School Teaching and Technology, while serving as the Assistant Dean of Teacher Education.
Dr. Ruettgers was named the Lindenwood University Student Government Association Professor of the Year in 2016. She earned her doctorate degree from Lindenwood University. In 2014, Dr. Ruettgers was awarded Lindenwood University’s Lighthouse Consulting Award for Doctoral Excellence. She earned a Master of Arts in English from University of Missouri, St. Louis where she participated in the Gateway Writing Project. Dr. Ruettgers also earned a Master of Arts in Educational Administration from Lindenwood University-Belleville and a Master of Arts in Special Reading K-12. She attended McKendree University where she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in elementary education with a middle school endorsement in Language Arts.
Dr. Ruettgers’ research focuses on preparing teacher preparation program graduates with the 21st century knowledge and skills. which includes digital literacy, necessary to effectively lead in today’s classrooms. Dr. Ruettgers’ is currently conducting research related to short-term study abroad experiences and students’ cross-cultural and critical-thinking competencies as a result of such travel experiences.
Fellowship Goals
- Identify areas for technological skill advancement system-wide.
- Research and propose changes to increase office efficiency through technology.
