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
Diana Brannon, Ed.D.
Professor of Education and Director of the M.Ed. in Teacher Leadership
Ayanna F. Brown, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Associate Chair of Education
Debbie Cosgrove, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of Elementary Education
Linda Dauksas, Ed.D.
Associate Professor of Education, and Director of Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Theresa Robinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education and Director of Secondary Education
Therese Wehman, Ph.D.
Professor of Education and Director of MAT and M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education
Administrative Staff
Ms. Nancy Iovinelli
Administrative Assistant Satellite Programs and Department Accounts
Ms. Shannon Ray
Administrative Assistant, Teacher Accreditation & Programs
Professional Staff
