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Michael Friedel
EDUCATION • M.S. in Education UW-Stevens Point • B.S. in Family and Consumer Sciences Education UW-Stevens Point
ENROLLED • Cohort 1
LOCATION • Oshkosh, Wis.
Michael Friedel is a special education teacher with a diverse background in secondary education and has a passion for helping all students become confident, capable learners. He began his teaching career in Family and Consumer Sciences, where he spent six years developing engaging, hands- on learning experiences that connected classroom instruction to real-world skills. In 2024, he transitioned to teaching special education, where he now supports students with diverse learning needs through individualized instruction, innovation, and providing students with opportunities to build the skills and confidence needed for success beyond high school. Michael has demonstrated a strong commitment to educational leadership and service throughout his career. He is a past president of the Wisconsin Association of Family and Consumer Sciences and served as a member and co-author of the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction Health Sciences Standards Revision Team. He has also mentored multiple preservice teachers as a cooperating teacher and has presented at numerous state conferences on instructional best practices, educator development, and strategies for preparing future teachers for successful student teaching experiences. In recognition of his contributions to the profession, he received the 2022 American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences National New Achiever Award. His professional interests include literacy development, special education, transition planning, educator preparation, and life skills instruction. His research interests center on expanding equitable access to meaningful literacy opportunities for students with disabilities and exploring how strong literacy instruction can support successful post-graduation outcomes for individuals with disabilities. Looking ahead, Michael hopes to contribute to the growing body of research in language and literacy while preparing and mentoring preservice teachers at the university level. Through his work as both a researcher and educator, he aspires to help shape inclusive, evidence-based literacy practices that empower students and strengthen the next generation of teachers.
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Ed.D. in Language and Literacy
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