Dr. Schlenker is an Assistant Professor in Teaching & Learning at the University of North Dakota's College of Education & Human Development. His previous experience as a secondary language arts teacher and building principal in addition to his current work in leadership, finance, and communication provide research-based learning from a practitioner. Dr. Schlenker received his Bachelor of Arts in English Education from North Dakota State University, Master's in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota, and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from the University of North Dakota.