Ned Clooten ’98

Name: Ned Clooten ’98 Current Residence: Devils Lake, N.D. Major/Minor: Biology Education, minors in chemistry and coaching What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I'm currently in my second year as the Superintendent of Schools for Devils Lake Public Schools (DLPS). I had previously been a high school principal for 16 years but decided it was time ...

Brittany Foss ’17

Name: Brittany Foss, M.Ed ’17 Current Residence: Fargo, N.D. Major/Minor: Education and Teaching, English Language Learners certificate What is your current employment, education program, or passion project? I have been teaching for West Fargo Public Schools for over 10 years. I work at Willow Park Elementary, specifically for a program called the Welcome Center. The Welcome Center is a specialized ...

Ali Keller

Name: Ali Keller ’24 Current residence: Valley City, N.D. Major/Minor: Master of Arts in Teaching Did you work a full time job while earning your degree? As I was pursuing my MAT, I was adjunct instructing here at VCSU in the Kinesiology and Human Performance (KHP) Department and also the Head Strength and Conditioning Coach for Valley City Public Schools. ...

Kimberly Souba – Author and Thriver  

Written by Sarah Monilaws, ’26 Writing has always been a large part of Kimberly Souba’s life. She began by writing journals to help process her emotions and later found success in penning stories and publishing her own novels. Shortly into her high school career, Souba started writing for the school’s newspaper, The Teen Trib, to stay involved with different activities. ...

Meet Brittany Evans

Brittany (Lehner) Evans hasn't slowed down since her college career came to a close in 2014. During college, the former VCSU student-athlete dominated in her sports, earning Female Senior Athlete of the Year in basketball and NSAA Softball Player of the Year. Evans also excelled academically, earning Outstanding Health Science Student award and graduating Magna Cum Laude. Evans’ demanding college ...

Meet education graduate Saige Forseth

Saige Forseth has spent the last few years pursuing her dream of becoming an elementary educator. She added on three endorsements and a minor in Spanish before graduating as the outstanding student in Elementary Education. Name: Saige Forseth Hometown: Hillsboro, N.D. Major/Minor: Major in Elementary Education, minor in Spanish, endorsements in Reading, Coaching, and S.T.E.M. Education. Graduation Date: May 2024 ...

Meet Exercise Science graduate Clarissa Schlottman ’24

Meet Clarissa (Hilary) Schlottman, a Minnesota volleyball player whose passion for athletic training led her to VCSU. Within the last few months, Clarissa completed her undergrad, got married and started grad school to pursue her Master of Athletic Training. Hometown: Elk River, Minn. Major/Minor: Exercise Science and Rehabilitation major with a coaching certificate and strength and conditioning certificate. Graduation Date: ...

Meet Scott Enyeart

For Scott Enyeart, the history education program at VCSU was everything he could have hoped for. As a full-time paraeducator and coach, the online student appreciated the flexibility of the program and asynchronous class options that allowed him to complete his degree. Hometown: I am originally from Long Beach, Calif. but have lived in Bothell, Wash. the last 11 years. ...

Tatum Lundin

Being a groomer started as a childhood dream for Tatum Lundin, ‘19. Her passion for softball led her to VCSU where she declared a business degree and began learning how to start and own a business which would someday become, The Spot Dog Grooming. What year did you graduate from VCSU? Give us a brief description of your new business. ...

Joe Wright

Joe Wright always had a passion for becoming an entrepreneur, although at a young age he wasn't quite sure what that word meant. Now the VCSU grad operates both of his businesses out of a two bedroom apartment and uses his communication degree in every aspect of his work. Tell us a little bit about yourself . My name is ...