Amy Andreassen

Instructor of Education

After a successful 25-year career as an Iowa public school principal, Amy Andreassen has shifted her focus to supporting pre-service educators in a new role as Instructor & Coordinator of Student Teaching at William Penn University. Her passion for education and commitment to supporting teachers, preventing educator burnout, and recruiting and retaining educators shines through in everything she does. Amy’s dedication to social-emotional learning is underscored by her certification as a yoga instructor, integrating mindfulness practices into her work to foster resilience and well-being. Amy is married to a kindergarten teacher and has three children –  two who are teachers in Iowa!