Faculty and Staff

Elmhurst education faculty members are outstanding teachers, scholars, and practitioners.

Members of the faculty have been recognized by the State of Illinois, and a variety of professional organizations.

Faculty members hold leadership roles in state and national professional organizations, maintain impressive publishing and professional service records, and remain true to the fundamental focus of excellence in teaching and support for their students.

The faculty is equally committed to staying abreast of new scholarship and policies in the field through continual review and synthesis of current research findings, methodology and teaching strategies, and innovation in technology and curriculum.

Full-Time Faculty

Joseph P. Elliott, Ed.D.

Assistant Professor and Associate Chair of Licensure
Department of Education

Kwadwo Oppong-Wadie, Elmhurst University

Kwadwo Oppong-Wadie, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor
Department of Education

Amanda "Amy" Passmore, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs
Department of Education

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Simeon Stumme, Ph.D.

Associate Professor
Department of Education

Jaime Zurheide, Ph.D.

Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Curriculum
Department of Education

Administrative Staff

Monica Anderson

Senior Administrative Assistant
Department of Education

Professional Staff

Michael Jankiewicz, Ed.D.

Educator Licensure Officer
Department of Education

Kelley Kalinich

Kelley Kalinich

Director of Field Experiences
Department of Education

William Slodki

Adjunct Faculty and Director of Teacher Education Admission
Department of Education

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