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The Teacher Certification Office Staff

 

Photo of Scott Fiedler - Certification Officer Scott Fiedler
Director of Student Services - Certification Officer

Scott is originally from Minnesota, and earned his Bachelor's Degree in Communications and Sociology from Bemidji State University in northern Minnesota.  He then completed a Master's Degree in College Student Personnel from Western Illinois University. 

Scott has been working at Missouri State University since 1991, has been the Missouri State Certification Officer since July 2002 and the Director of Student Services since July 2008.  Scott is responsible for the coordination of all post bac and Master's Level teacher certification programs at Missouri State, monitors all undergraduate BSED programs to ensure that they stay in compliance with DESE standards, and oversees the Teacher Certification Office, the Professional Education Advisement Center and the Education Field Experiences Office.

Scott's Email:  scottfiedler@missouristate.edu

Photo of Jennifer Jensen - Transcript Analyst Jennifer Jensen
Transcript Analyst/Teacher Certification Assistant

Jennifer is originally from Michigan city, Indiana and is happily married to her husband Don.  She earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Psychology from Missouri State and is now pursuing an MS in Administrative Studies. 
 
In November, 2003 Jennifer joined the Teacher Certification Office staff as the Administrative Secretary.  Currently her main area of responsibility is for Transcript Analysis for all Post Bac and Master's level teacher certification programs.  She also assists the Coordinator as needed.  Jennifer's Office is located in Hill Hall, Room 205-A.

Jennifer's Email:  jenniferjensen@missouristate.edu

Photo of Kandra Phillips - Administrative Secretary Kandra Phillips
Administrative Secretary

Kandra is originally from Gainesville, Missouri.  She is currently pursuing a Bachelor's Degree at Missouri State in Social Work with a minor in African American Studies.

Kandra has been working at Missouri State for 5 years, and has been in the Teacher Certification Office since December 2006.  Kandra handles most of the daily activities in the Teacher Certification Office. 

Kandra's Email:  KandraPhillips@missouristate.edu

Photo of Lisa Monkres - Office Assistant Lisa Monkres
Office Assistant

Lisa is a Southern Missouri native, and earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with a minor in Business from Drury University.

Lisa has been in the Teacher Certification Office since July 2007.  Her primary responsibilities include assistance with trancript analysis, gpa calculation, recruitment of new students and special projects.  Lisa is currently the primary contact for Visually Impaired Certification.

Lisa's Email:  LMonkres@missouristate.edu