Shanna L. Altrichter

Shanna Altrichter
Sociology
Center for Learning Innovation
Rochester

Award Year
2025
University Award
Distinguished Teachers Morse-Alumni

Shanna Altrichter is an award-winning teaching specialist in sociology at the University of Minnesota Rochester. Her approach is centered on building relationships with students in and outside of the classroom, facilitating deep learning. She specializes in cross-disciplinary course instruction, providing students the tools to evaluate society and their place within it through multiple lenses. She is committed to developing students’ knowledge and empathy as they attain their degrees in health science and beyond.