Staff Profiles
Director, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Daniel Wildeson was born in Oregon City and grew up near Los Angeles. He considered careers in aviation and marine biology, but ultimately was captivated by the study of rhetoric because it shares interests and issues with so many other disciplines. He earned a Ph.D. in Rhetoric and Communication in 1990 at the University of Oregon. He came to St. Cloud State University from Seattle University in 1991.
Dan is Professor of Rhetoric in the Department of Communication Studies at St. Cloud State University. He has pursued a variety of teaching venues and experiences, including visiting professor in Japan and China, the Honors Program, First Year Experience, and several teaching collaborations with colleagues. His research interests are in the areas of rhetoric, ethics, and critical pedagogy.
He lives in St. Cloud with his wife and daughter. His preferred mode of travel is cycling, from which grows his enthusiastic support for the St. Cloud State Cycling Club.
Office Manager , Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Caryn Thole began working for CETL in January, 2006. Her background includes working as educational support staff for Dist. 742 and subsequently spent much of her career as the Director of Religious Education at her parish.
Caryn and her husband, Tony, enjoy living in the country near the Mississippi where they have raised five sons, some of whom are past and current students of SCSU. Caryn likes participating in book and quilt clubs, family get togethers, and planning visits with her sons far and near.
Graduate Assistant, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning
Poorni Gawarammana is the graduate assistant in CETL. Poorni earned her undergraduate degree in Business Administration Finance Concentration at University of Wisconsin Superior University. Currently she is working towards her master's degree in Applied Economics. This is Poorni’s first year as the graduate assistant for CETL. Poorni is an active student, who enjoys traveling and meeting new people.
CETL Student Staff
Annie Morrison is a sophomore this year at SCSU.She is majoring in Human Resource Management and is working at CETL as a second year work study student.She is originally from Round Lake Minnesota and enjoys staying active and spending her free time with friends and family.
Kyle Benke is a senior this year and he is majoring in marketing. He is involved in Tau Kappa Epsilon Fraternity where he develops his leadership skills. Kyle went to Mounds View High School and graduated in 2004. This is his second year working for CETL.
