Academic CV & Scholarship
Evi Wusk, Ed.D.
ewusk@nebrwesleyan.edu ● 402-419-3011 ● 795 Washington St. Sterling, NE 68443
Assistant Professor of Secondary Education | Nebraska Wesleyan University
Education
- School Library Science Certification, 2021, University of Nebraska at Omaha.
- Doctor of Education in Teaching, Learning, and Teacher Education, 2011, University of Nebraska-Lincoln. Dissertation: “Teaching Lutheran Confirmation: Movements Toward Engagement.”
- Master of Science in Curriculum and Instruction, 2008, Peru State College.
- Bachelor of Science in Language Arts Education, 2006, Peru State College, Summa Cum Laude.
Professional Experience
- Nebraska Wesleyan University, 2025 – Present, Assistant Professor of Education
- Peru State College, 2011 – 2015 & 2023 – 2025, Assistant Professor of Education
- Sterling Public Schools, 2018 – 2023, ELA Teacher/Librarian, High Ability Learning Coordinator
- Waverly Public Schools, 2007 – 2010 & 2016 – 2018, ELA Teacher, High Ability Learning Coordinator
- Ashland Middle School, 2015 – 2016, Middle Grades ELA Teacher
Courses Taught
Nebraska Wesleyan University: ENG 1010 Writing and Language, ENG 1020 Writing and Literature, ENG 1040 Writing and Identity, EDUC 2060 Human Development and Learning II, EDUC 2070 Human Development and Learning, EDUC 2070L Human Development and Learning Lab, EDUC 3260 Methods for Teaching English in 6-12, EDUC 3390 Methods for Teaching Reading and Writing in 6-12, EDUC 4870 Supervising Student Teaching in Secondary School, SPED 2070 Introduction to Special Education, SPED 3070 Methods for Teaching Secondary Students with Disabilities.
Peru State College: COLL 101 College Success, SPED 200 Introduction to Special Education, EDUC 255 Differentiated Instruction for Diverse Learners, EDUC 208/9 Foundations and Principles of Teacher Education & Practicum, EDUC 304/425 Middle Grades Methods & Practicum, EDUC 309/310 Secondary Teaching Methods & Practicum, EDUC 315 Educational Technology, EDUC 333 Behavior Management Seminar, EDUC 410/420 Secondary Student Teaching Supervision & Seminar.
Graduate: EDUC 515 Tech Leadership, 552 Multimedia Authoring, 553 Digital Literacy, 555 Maintenance & Troubleshooting, 556 Digital Content Design, 605 Cognition & Learning.
Publications
- Wusk, E., 2026. “Flamingo!” A New Stance Toward AI in Education. ISTE+ASCD.
- Wusk, E., 2026. What TikTok is Teaching Future Teachers (That We Aren’t). EdSurge.
- Wusk, E., 2026. Summer, A Good Time for Slow Coffee and Deep Thinking about Ed Tech. Nebraska Educational Technology Association Newsletter.
- Wusk, E., 2026. It’s Like Movement Medicine: Field Notes from a Feldenkrais Student. The SenseAbility Newsletter: The Feldenkrais Guild of North America.
- Wusk, E., 2026. NETA Re-Charges My Teacher Battery. Nebraska Educational Technology Association Newsletter.
- Wusk, E., 2025. Teaching Writing in an AI World: What I’m Doing Differently this Year. Nebraska Educational Technology Association Newsletter.
- Wusk, E., Bartlett, H.J. & Shackleford, S. (2025). Diffusing the AI Debate: A Strategy to Navigate Diverse Perspectives on Artificial Intelligence in Education with Pre-Service Teachers. In R. Jake Cohen (Ed.), Proceedings of Society for Information Technology & Teacher Education International Conference (pp. 3068-3073). AACE. Link.
- Wusk, E., et al. (2025). Writing & AI: Navigating the Gray Areas [Multi-modal digital resource]. ESUCC.
- Wusk E., & Easton, 2024. EduMatch Book Chapter on The AI Conversation No One is Having, but Educators Need to Hear.
- Wusk, E., 2024. 10 Simple Hacks to Bring Joy Back into Your Classroom. The Educator’s Room.
- Wusk, E., 2024. AI Might Save Teachers Time. But What is the Cost? EdSurge.
- Wusk, E., 2023. This Strategy Helped My Students Learn to Disagree Respectfully. EdSurge.
- Wusk, E., 2022. No Screens Before 7: How Our Family Broke Free of the Screentime Habit. Her View from Home.
- Wusk, E., 2018. Movement Toward Engagement in Confirmation: A Teacher’s Lens. Word and World, Special Confirmation Issue, p. 90-99.
- Wusk, E., 2013. Point/Counterpoint: Should Computers Grade Essays: No. Learning and Leading with Technology Magazine, 40(7), 6.
- Wusk, E., 2013. Inter-Generational E-mentoring Via Voice Over Internet Protocol Video Conferencing. International Journal of Social Media and Interactive Learning Environments, 1(3), 255-269.
Presentations & Keynotes
- From Need to Narrative: Grant Writing for Ed Tech, NETA Spring Conference, Kearney, NE 2027.
- English Teachers Talk AI: Reclaiming our Humanity, NETA Fall Conference, Lincoln, NE 2026.
- Write, Film, Reflect: Using Short-Form Video for Student Voice, Higher Education Playground Session, ISTE & ASCD National Conference, Orlando FL 2026.
- AI and the Art of Teaching Writing to Humans with Adam Sparks, NETA Conference, Kearney, NE 2026.
- How Can AI Help with My Work? Student Life Professional Development, NWU, Lincoln, NE 2026.
- AI and Writing Pedagogy: Rethinking Voice, Process, & What Writing Even Is, NETA Fall Conference, Kearney, NE 2025.
- AI in Education: Is this Making us more Creative or Less? NETA Spring Conference, Kearney, NE 2025.
- Amplify Your Impact through Podcasting, NETA Spring Conference, Kearney, NE 2025.
- Diffusing the
