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Peggy A. Thelen, Ph. D.

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Selected Reviews

Review of The Developing Person: Through Childhood and Adolescence. 9th ed., by Kathleen Berger.  2012, 9th edition  January 1, 2012.

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New York, NY: Worth Publishing

 

For five consecutive years, the Corporation for National and Community Service has named Alma College to the President's Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for engaging students, faculty and staff in meaningful service. More than 85 percent of Alma's 2011 graduating class participated in academic service learning during their time at Alma College.

 

Faculty Profile

Dr. Peggy Thelen

Dr. Peggy Thelen
Departments: Education

Dr. Peggy Thelen wanted to be a teacher since she was a young girl, but she did not take a direct route to the classroom. As an undergraduate, the assistant professor of education earned a degree in business administration. After working in the business field for many years, she went back to college, earning a bachelor’s degree in elementary education.

Thelen also earned a Master of Arts degree in elementary administration. After substitute teaching in elementary and middle school classrooms, and teaching preschool for many years, Thelen earned a doctorate from Michigan State University in family and child ecology.