Dr. Nicholas Wysocki is an Associate Professor in the Education Studies Department at Winona State University.  He holds a Ph. D in the Social Foundations of Education from The University of Iowa and has worked in higher education for over 20 years.  Previously, he spent seven years working as a Speech Communication teacher for both Advancement Placement high school and community college students in Iowa.  Dr. Wysocki's current work entails teaching and advising teacher candidates seeking a Minnesota teaching license.  Students in his courses learn how historical, psychological, sociological, and philosophical forces, both past and present, impact teaching and learning.