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Meet the Teacher Career Ladder Faculty & Staff
At the Walker School of Education, we’re dedicated to crafting programs that truly make a difference — both in the classroom and beyond. With the support of our faculty, our students don’t just improve their own learning outcomes; they develop the skills to become future leaders in their schools. We’re proud to help shape educators who are not only knowledgeable but ready to inspire and lead the next generation of learners.
Meet Our Faculty

Nancy Christensen
Dean, Walker School of Education
B.S., University of Nebraska Lincoln; M.Ed., Doane University
Nancy Christensen is currently serving as Dean of the Walker School of Education at Midland University, teaching in both the undergraduate and M.Ed. programs. Nancy earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln and holds a Master’s Degree in Curriculum & Instruction from Doane University. She spent the first years of her career serving as a reading specialist in Omaha Public Schools and then a classroom teacher in Fremont Public Schools. Nancy then transitioned into an Instructional Writing Coach for K-8 Teachers and an Independent Consultant providing professional development in teaching writing for more than 25 districts in Nebraska, Iowa, and North Dakota.
Meet Our Staff

Meghan Christensen
Enrollment Specialist
Email Address: christensenm@midlandu.edu
Phone Number: 402-941-6079

Haleigh Petznick
Academic Advisor
Email Address: petznick@midlandu.edu
Phone Number: 402-720-5502