Associate Professor, Education
Office: Miller Hall 216
Education:
- North Central Bible College – 1998 – Bachelor of Science with Kindergarten Endorsement
- College of St. Catherine – 2003 – Master of Arts in Education
- Capella University – 2016 – EdD in Reading and Literacy Leadership
About:
Connie Freitag has known the Lord since childhood, experiencing His patience and guidance through both valleys and mountains. She finds joy in fully trusting His leading and is committed to surrendering each day to His will, acknowledging that her journey of faith is ongoing.
As an educator, Connie believes in keeping things real and strives to build authentic relationships with her students. Her teaching philosophy is centered on pushing students to overcome their struggles while celebrating their strengths. She favors project-based learning over traditional exams, encouraging students to apply textbook knowledge to real-world scenarios. Connie is passionate about helping her students differentiate their teaching based on the content at hand.
Outside of the classroom, Connie enjoys spending time in her garden, decorating, and painting. She also loves teaching children at church and cherishes her role as a grandmother, especially watching her two granddaughters.