English as a Second Language for Academics (ESLA) Faculty

Marie Lechelt – English Faculty
Phone: 507-433-0379

About Marie

I teach in both the English and ESLA programs at Riverland. In each course I teach, I believe it is important to meet individual student needs. Furthermore, I continually create new and varied assignments and activities to interest and challenge my students. I constantly stay current with the latest trends in my pedagogy and keep classes student centered. I endeavor to incorporate technology to stimulate student learning. To remain successful, I sustain my teaching through frequent professional development. I am also the Writing Center Director, where I, along with my student tutors, help students in all disciplines become more effective and more confident writers.

Melissa Siebke – English Faculty
Phone: 507-431-2218

About Melissa

I teach classes in the ESLA, Spanish, French, Speech, English, and Humanities departments. I enjoy working with students from diverse backgrounds and strive to give them the support they need to be successful both in and outside of the classroom. Additionally, I regularly enroll in graduate courses at Minnesota State University, Mankato to stay current with the latest pedagogical practices and subject-specific skills relevant to my teaching.

Areas of Expertise: ESLA, Spanish, French, Speech, English, Humanities
Professional Associations: TESOL, MinneTESOL, American Association of Teachers of Spanish and Portuguese, American Association of Teachers of French