Sarah Sletten, PhD

Sarah Sletten, PhD has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and industries. From 2022 onwards, they have been the VP of People and Culture at Thread, a company where they previously held the role of People Development earlier in the same year. Prior to that, from 2017, they were an Associate Professor at the University of North Dakota. In 2021, they briefly served as the Director of Learner Research at the University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences.

From 2016 to 2021, they worked at Sanford Health as a Learning and Development Specialist. Before that, they held the position of Assistant Professor of Biology and STEM Coordinator at Mayville State University from 2010 to 2017. At Mayville State, they taught various biology courses and led the STEM Education initiative.

Sarah'searlier work experience includes being a Secondary Science Teacher at Hatton Public School from 2009 to 2010 and a Medical Laboratory Technician at Altru Health System from 2007 to 2008. Sarah also worked as a Medical Laboratory Technician at Linton Hospital from 2005 to 2007 and at MeritCare Health System from 2002 to 2005.

Overall, Sarah Sletten, PhD has acquired a strong background in education, research, and personnel management through their extensive and diverse work experience.

Sarah Sletten, PhD, has an extensive education history that spans multiple disciplines. Sarah'shighest level of education is a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Teaching and Learning - Higher Education, which they obtained from the University of North Dakota (UND) from 2011 to 2015. Prior to their PhD, Sarah earned a Master of Science (M.S.) in Microbiology and Immunology from the UND School of Medicine & Health Sciences, attending from 2007 to 2009. Sarah also holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Secondary Biology Education from the University of Mary, where they studied from 2003 to 2006. Sarah's education journey began with an Associate of Science (A.S.) in Medical Laboratory Science from Bismarck State College, completed from 1999 to 2001.

In addition to their formal degrees, Sarah has obtained various certifications to enhance their professional skills. Sarah received an Elevate - Push Beyond Your Limits and Unlock Success in Yourself and Others certification from the University of North Dakota in May 2022. In January 2022, they obtained an edX Verified Certificate for Conquering Humor Fundamentals from edX. In December 2021, Sarah attended a panel discussion titled "Diversity's Promise for Excellence" at the University of North Dakota. In August 2020, they were awarded an OER Grant (Open Educational Resources Grant) from the University of North Dakota. Sarah also completed a certification titled "Engaging Students in Online Courses" from the University of North Dakota in March 2020. Furthermore, they obtained a Top Hat Level 1 certification from Top Hat in the same month. In October 2019, Sarah completed the certification program "Implementing High-Impact Practices Across Modalities" from the University of North Dakota. Finally, in July 2019, they obtained a certification in "Universal Design for Learning & Blackboard Ally" from the University of North Dakota.