Office Personnel

Nancy Mundschenk
Interim Director of Teacher Education

Dr. Nancy Mundschenk provides leadership on educator preparation in the School of Education and across the university. She is committed to working collaboratively with program coordinators, department chairs, academic advisors, and college administrators, developing programs that help educator candidates make meaningful connections between theory and current research, in order to implement evidence-based practices that will positively impact student learning. Dr. Mundschenk cultivates partnerships with P-12 school principals and superintendents to ensure strong clinical preparation programs.

Dr. Mundschenk serves as the NCATE/CAEP Coordinator, and acts as the liaison to the Illinois State Board of Education, and is the Licensure Officer.

Office: Wham 135G
Phone: 618-453-2354
Email: nmunds@siu.edu

Blake Hampleman
Coordinator of the Office of Teacher Education

Blake Hampleman has a B.S. in Elementary Education from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and M.S. in Educational Administration from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale. Mr. Hampleman is a long-time educator in the Southern Illinois region with experience in all levels of the school system. He is committed to working collaboratively with program coordinators, department chairs, academic advisors, college administration, and educator candidates to develop a meaningful connection between theory and current best practices.

Office: Wham 108E
Phone: 618-453-2354
Email: bahampleman@siu.edu

Toni Laur
Admissions and Licensure Coordinator

Toni Laur assists program participants as they fulfill licensure and testing requirements, supporting teacher candidates from program acceptance through student teaching.

Office: Wham 135E
Phone: 618-453-6310
Email: toni.laur@siu.edu