Lynette Schwalbe

Mrs. Lynette Schwalbe

Assistant Professor of Early Childhood Studies, Educational Theory and Practice, COE

Mrs. Lynette Schwalbe is an outstanding educator who has taught for 22 years in MSUB’s College of Education. Having taught over 24 different courses in COE, Schwalbe possesses a wealth of classroom experience and works diligently to ensure her classes are well organized and rigorous.

Schwalbe provides her students a solid foundation for moving into their profession and future success. She, alone, teaches the P-3 Early Childhood Minor and develops those courses on her own time and is also a PAX Good Behavior Game national trainer. Schwalbe attends conferences and professional development opportunities at the state and national level to remain current in the field and to ensure that MSUB has a voice in early childhood decision-making at the state level.

Service is a big part of who Schwalbe is. She serves on the College of Education’s field experiences committee and chairs MSUB’s scholarships and awards committee. She is also a board member of Head Start, serves on the State Early Childhood Education Consortium, and is active in the community.

Throughout her career and work, it is evident Schwalbe truly cares about education and goes above and beyond to ensure student success. Her nominator shares comments from her students: “She has led so many to success, including me, and I can honestly say I would not have been able to complete my academic path without her assistance and care.” Another student shares, “She is willing to go above and beyond with her advisees. She’s so encouraging, helpful and positive throughout what can be a stressful process for her students.”

Through her dedication to MSUB and her students, the passion she holds for education, and the service she provides the community and the state, Lynette Schwalbe is incredibly deserving of the Excellence Award for Non-Tenured Faculty.