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 Program Director of Elementary Education

Kwadwo Oppong-Wadie, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Education
Amanda "Amy" Passmore, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor and Director of Graduate Programs
Theresa Robinson, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education; Director of the Noyce PRIDE STEM Teacher Scholars Program; Program Director of Secondary Education

Simeon Stumme, Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Education; ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Coordinator
Jeanne White, Ed.D.
Department Chair and Professor, Education
Jaime Zurheide, Ph.D.
Associate Professor and Program Director of Early Childhood Education and Special Education
Administrative Staff


Thanaphat “Bea” Martino
Administrative Assistant, Accreditation and Special Projects
Professional Staff


Michael Jankiewicz, Ed.D.
Educator Licensure Officer

William Slodki
Director of Teacher Education Admission; Adjunct Faculty, Education