John Olson

Asst. Professor - Secondary Education Coordinator - School Of Urban Education at Metropolitan State University

John Olson is an accomplished educator with extensive experience in science education, primarily focused on preparing secondary school science teachers for urban environments. As the Assistant Professor and Secondary Education Coordinator at Metropolitan State University since 2005, John has worked with second-career professionals. Previous roles include serving as a Science Education Specialist for the Minnesota Department of Education and a Science Program Manager for St. Paul Public Schools, where John enhanced K-12 science instruction. As a Peace Corps Response Volunteer, John taught at the Zorzor Rural Teacher Training Institute, contributing to teacher preparation in rural areas. Education credentials include an M.Ed in Science Education from the University of Minnesota and a B.A. in Physics and Math from Concordia College, Moorhead.

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Metropolitan State University

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Metropolitan State University meets the unique education needs of those living and working in the metropolitan region as the premier urban public comprehensive system university in the Twin Cities. We focus on providing high-quality, affordable educational programs and services in a student-centered environment. Metropolitan State offers more than 50 undergraduate degrees, the option to create individualized degree programs, master's degrees, certificates and applied doctorate degrees.