• EDD, Education Doctorate, St Mary's University, Minneapolis, MN., 2008
• MA, Masters of Science-Social Responsibility., St. Cloud State University, 1998
• BA, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, , St. Cloud State University, 1996
• Associate of Arts, Certificate, Associate of Arts, Advertising., St. Cloud Technical College, , 1986

• LLEAP grant, Department of Education. Grant Role: Principal. (2010 - 2013)

Citations listed below are presented in a standardized, modified format for display purposes only. They do not necessarily reflect the preferred style and conventions of the faculty member or discipline.

• Cheeseman, Gary, and Gapp, Susan. Storytelling Research: How it Helps us Understand the Value of Teachers. Edited by Dr. Stewart Lehman, Chief Editor, 9. Vol. 10, Iss. 2. Colfax, LA: American International Journal of Social Science, 2021. (DOI: doi:10.30845/aijss.v10n2p1)
• Cheeseman, Gary, Gapp, Susan, and Platt, Samuel. An Examination of Stories: How Cross-Cultural Communication Might Lead to Healthier Relationships and Peace across Cultures: A Case Study. Edited by Dr. Stewart Lehman, 24. Vol. 8, Iss. 1. Colfax, LA: American International Journal of Social Science, 2019.
• Cheeseman, Gary W.. Storytelling Through Documentaries: An Innovative, Culturally Diverse Practice in Preparing Pre-Service Teachers. Vol. 2018. Granite Falls, MN: Journal for Scholastic Inquiry, 2018.
• Cheeseman, Gary W.. Storytelling Through Documentaries: An Innovative, Culturally Diverse Practice in Preparing Pre-Service Teachers. Edited by Editorial Team. Granite Falls, MN: Center for Scholastic Inquiry , 2018.
• Cheeseman, Gary W.. Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning Excursion: The Story of Awakening and Awareness: A Case Study, 36 my pages/ 13 publisher's pages. Vol. 6, Iss. 2. 1840 Industrial Drive, Suite 160, Libertyville, IL 60048, USA: Journal of Psychology Research/David Publishing, 2016.
• Cheeseman, Gary. What Pre-service Education Students say about Critical Pedagogy and content: American Indian Boarding schools through a critical lens. In Journal, edited by Dr. Jamal Cooks, 30. Vol. 3, Iss. 1. Granite Falls, Minnesota: Journal of Scholastic Inquiry, 2014.
• Cheeseman, Gary, and Gapp, Susan. Fifth Grade Voices Integrating Storytelling into Classroom Instruction: A Phenomenological Study, 20-34. Vol. 1, Iss. 3. Education Practice and Innovation, 2014. (DOI: 10.15764?EPI.2014.03004)
• Cheeseman, Gary, and Gapp, Susan. Integrating Storytelling into the Mindset of Prospective Teachers of American Indian Students. Edited by Alan H. Jones and Heather L. Hazuka, 24 -32. Vol. 19, Iss. 4. San Francisco, CA: Multicultural Education/Caddo Gap Press, 2012.

• Nominated for National Indian Education Teaching Award - Declined, colleagues, 2017
• Nominated For School of Education Teaching Award, School of Education, 2017
• Nominated for the Belbas Larson Excellence in Teaching Award, 2017
• Nominated USD American Indian Student Teaching Award - Declined, USD American Indian Students, 2017
• (Recipient) Champions of Inclusive Excellence Award President's Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness, President's Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness, 2015
• Champions of Inclusive Excellence Award (Nominated) President's Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness, President's Council on Inclusive Excellence, 2015
• Champions of Inclusive Excellence Award (Nominated), President's Council on Diversity and Inclusiveness, 2014
• Nominated for Belbas - Larson award for excellence in teaching, University of South Dakota, 2014
• Nominated for Belbas - Larson award for excellence in teaching, University of South Dakota, 2014
• Most Outstanding Dissertation, St Mary's University, Minneapolis, MN., 2008
• Bush Leadership Fellowship, Bush Foundation., Bush Foundation, Minneapolis, MN., 2006
• Best Master Thesis, St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., 1998
• St Cloud State University Minority Student of the Year., St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, MN., 1998
• Excellence in Leadership Award., St. Cloud State University, St Cloud, MN., 1997

• Cheeseman, Gary. Mental Health and American Indian People. Presented at the Native Voices, USD. (August 28, 2019)
• Cheeseman, Gary. Lecture. Presented at the Building Bridges, University of South Dakota. (April 5, 2019)
• Cheeseman, Gary. Identity and Differences. Presented at the Yankton Area Mental Wellness Conference: Caring for Self and Caring for Community, Yankton, SD. (June 6, 2018)
• Cheeseman, Gary. "Storytelling through Documentaries: An Innovative, Culturally Diverse Practice in Preparing Pre-Service Teachers. Presented at the Center for Scholastic Inquiry 2018 International Academic Research Conference, Savannah, Georgia. (April 12, 2018)
• Cheeseman, Gary. Culture. Presented at the Building Bridges, University of South Dakota. (May 2016)
• Cheeseman, Gary W.. Cross-Cultural Experiential Learning Excursion: The story of Awakening and Awareness: A Case Study. Presented at the 14th Anual Hawaii International Conference on Education, Honolulu, Hawaii. (January 02, 2016)
• Cheeseman, Gary. Panel Discussion: Tiospaye Functions within a Larger Community. Presented at the 40th Annual National Conference on Social Work and Human Services in Rural Areas: Bridling Rural and Frontier Areas, Vermillion. (July 15, 2015)
• Cheeseman, Gary. A Journey of Social Consciousness: Native American Culture and Experiences. Presented at the NCORE Conference, Washington DC. (May 15, 2015)
• Cheeseman, Gary. Need for critical pedagogy.. Presented at the Center for Scholastic Inquiry , Chaska, Minnesota. (October 2, 2014)
• Gapp, Susan, Cheeseman, Gary. Integrating Culturally Relevant Pedagogy in the K-12 Classrooms. Presented at the Exploring the World of Literacy 2013: Association of Literacy Educators and Researchers 57th Annual Conference, Dallas, TX. (November 1, 2013)
• Cheeseman, Gary, Gapp, Susan. Utilizing Story Telling as Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Presented at the Association of Teacher Educator's 2013 Summer Conference, Washington DC. (August 5, 2013)
• Cheeseman, Gary, Gapp, Susan. The Story of Story Telling: Starting the Conversation about Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Presented at the NIEA 42nd Annual Convention: Building Alliances to Strengthen Native Education Values, Albuquerque, NM. (October 28, 2011)
• Cheeseman, Gary, Gapp, Susan. The Story of Story Telling: Starting the Conversation about Culturally Relevant Pedagogy. Presented at the 2011 ATE Summer Conference- Creating a Global Community of Leaners: Guiding the Future of Education, Philadelphia, PN. (August 8, 2011)
• Zalud, Garreth, Gapp, Susan, Cheeseman, Gary, Collins, Mary. Examining Books and Developing Orientations from a Culturally Sensitive Perspective. Presented at the 7th International Reading Recovery Institute, London. (July 2010)