Dr. Susan Decker (English) graduated from MLC in 2013, and after serving at West LHS for 11 years, she is beginning her new call as a professor of English this fall. She will teach both general education and elective English courses, and she is most excited to teach Literary Criticism, which was one of her favorite classes when she was a student.
At MLC, Dr. Decker is especially looking forward to helping students discover how they can best use their gifts to God's glory. “The ministry deserves called workers who are dedicated to personal and professional excellence,” she said, “and I hope to encourage students to fully use their God-given talents to the best of their abilities!”
Dr. Decker was blessed to have that kind of encouragement early in her education. Mrs. B, her third- and fourth-grade teacher at St. Mark-Eau Claire WI, was—and still is—one of Dr. Decker’s biggest cheerleaders. “Mrs. B always supported and encouraged me to pursue my love of writing, even from an early age,” she said. “Thanks for being a great ministry role model, Mrs. B!”
During her time at West LHS, Dr. Decker was a ministry role model to her own students, serving as the English department chair, drama director, yearbook advisor, Teens for Life advisor, book club advisor, and mock trial coach. She also served on West’s administrative team, curriculum committee, and MNSAA accreditation team. Inspired by her role models and dedicated to excellence in her own ministry, Dr. Decker earned her MA in English and her DA in English pedagogy while serving at West.
Because of her numerous roles and responsibilities, she understands the education field from the perspectives of students, teachers, and administrators. “I feel that holistic approach to education will be especially helpful in preparing students for the public ministry,” she said. “You never know what you will be asked to do in your future ministry, so seek out new and diverse experiences!”
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