Bloland, Dagny
Instructor, Master of Science in Education
English Teacher, Whitney Young Magnet School
Degrees
- MA, English, Northwestern University
- PhD, English Education, New York University
- BS, Education, Northwestern University
Research Interests
English teachers' constructs of teaching English
Bridgman, Terrie
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education Program
Literacy Interventionist, T. Bridgman & Associates
Degrees
- EdD, Reading and Language, National-Louis University, 1994
- MAT, Elementary Teaching, National College of Education, 1982
- BA, Political Science, Northeastern University, Boston, MA, 1972
Research Interests
Word study, reading comprehension, professional development for teachers
Calvert, Eric
Associate Director, Center for Talent Development
Instructor, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- MSE, Educational Psychology - Gifted Emphasis, Purdue University
- BSE, Secondary Education, University of Central Missouri
- EdD, Leadership Studies, Bowling Green State University
Campbell, Marcus
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education Program
Degrees
- BS, University of Illinois
- MS, DePaul University
Cardenas-Lopez, Elizabeth
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education Program
Degrees
- Ph.D., Reading and Language, National-Louis University
- B.A., Education, Northeastern Illinois University
- M.A., Bilingual, Multicultural Education, Chicago State University
Research Interests
K-12 Language and Literacy, Dual Language Education, Education of English Learners, Literacy Intervention and Supports fo Striving Learners.

Danny M. Cohen
Associate Professor of Instruction
Corwith, Susan
Associate Director, Center for Talent Development
Instructor, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- PhD, Educational Leadership & Policy Analysis, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 2007
- MS, Curriculum & Instruction, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1997
- BS, Secondary Education, English, University of Wisconsin-Madison, 1994
Crawford, Sarah
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- MAT, Reading with Reading Specialist Certification, Concordia University
- B.S. in Elementary Education, Loyola University Chicago
Research Interests
Equity and diversity in teaching, school culture and climate, middle school ELA and social science
Dohrer, Timothy
Director, Master of Science in Education Program
Assistant Professor, School of Education and Social Policy
Degrees
- PhD, Curriculum and Instruction, Penn State University, 1999
- MA, English, Northwestern University, 1995
- BA, English and Journalism, Indiana University, 1990
Research Interests
Leadership development, curriculum and instruction, and curriculum integration.
Fadda-Ginski, Fabiola
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- M.A., Education Leadership, American College of Education
- Diploma in Translation, Interpretation and Foreign Correspondence, Scuola Superiore Interpreti e Traduttori, Rome, Italy
- M.A., Urban Teaching, Columbia College
- B.A., Organizational Management, Concordia University
- M.A., Reading, Northeastern University
- Ph.D., Reading and Language, National Louis University
Research Interests
Language acquisition and teacher evaluation systems.
Gordon, Alison
Adjunct Instructor, Master of Science in Education Program
Degrees
- EdD, Education Leadership, National Louis University, 2008
- MS, Education Leadership, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1984
- BS, Education, University of Illinois, Champaign-Urbana, 1977
Hooper, Paula
Assistant Professor of Instruction
Degrees
- AERA/IES Postdoctoral Fellowship, TERC, 2005
- Ph.D in Epistemology and Learning, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1998
- M.Ed. Early Childhood Education, Kent State University, 1984
- Bachelor of Arts: Interdisciplinary Liberal Arts, Hampshire College, 1983

Michael Horn
Associate Professor and Program Coordinator, Learning Sciences
Associate Professor, Computer Science

Larison,Sarah
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Lynn, James
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Adjunct Lecturer, SESP Undergraduate Program
Executive Director of High School Development, University of Illinois at Chicago
Degrees
- MA, Educational Leadership, Northeastern Illinois University, 2004
- MEd, Secondary Education, DePaul University, 1994
- BS, Civil Engineering, University of Notre Dame, 1989
- BS, English, University of Notre Dame, 1989
Degrees
- PhD, Sociology, University of Chicago, 2007
- MSEd, Advanced Teaching, Northwestern University, 1997
- BS, Elementary Education, University of Illinois, 1993
Research Interests
Teacher education, mentoring, and induction; clinical preparation; features of preparation that promote candidate learning and teacher effectiveness
Degrees
- MAT, Secondary Science with Middle-Level Learning Endorsement, National Louis University
- MS, Entomology , University of Illinois- Urbana/Champaign
- BA, Biology, Boston University
Research Interests
Design of scientific curriculum materials, professional development and cooperative learning
Morgan, Janis
Adjunct Faculty, Master of Science in Education Program
Degrees
- BS, Exceptional Education, University of Wisconsin-Madison
- MS, Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University
- EdD, Educational Administration, Northern Illinois University
- MS, Educational Psychology, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Research Interests
Social-emotional learning, diverse learners, instructional practices
Mulligan, Martha
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Adjunct Lecturer, SESP Undergraduate Program
Degrees
- MEd, Curriculum and Instruction, National-Louis University
- BA, Dance and Education, Denison University

Jen Munson
Assistant Professor, Learning Sciences

Muskin, Carol
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education

Nelsen, Matt
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Novak, Dawn
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- M.Ed., Curriculum and Instruction, American College of Education
- B.S., Elementary Education (Mathematics); Certificate in Science, Business and Language Arts, University of Iowa
Research Interests
Instructional coaching and how to develop strong professional learning communities.
Novak, Michael
Adjunct Faculty, Learning Sciences and MSEd Programs
Researcher, Center For Connected Learning
Degrees
- MS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1994
- BS, Mechanical Engineering, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 1992
Research Interests
Instructional materials design, professional development of teachers, professional learning communities, scientific modeling, and agent-based modeling.
O'Connor, John
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- PhD, English, University of Illinois at Chicago
- AB, Philosophy/English, University of Chicago
- MAT, English, University of Chicago

Pitvorec, Kathleen
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Reiser, Brian
Professor, Learning Sciences
Degrees
- PhD, Cognitive Science, Yale University, 1983
- MA, Psychology, New York University, 1979
- BA, Psychology, University of Pennsylvania, 1977
Research Interests
The design of learning environments and curriculum materials for science that support authentic practices including explanation, argumentation, and designing investigations. His research examines the cognitive and social interaction aspects of scientific inquiry, principles for scaffolding practices in software and curriculum materials, teaching practices, and curriculum design frameworks.
Roloff, Anne
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- PhD in Education Administration, University of Iowa, 2000
- MS in Educational Administration, Western Illinois University, 1991
Research Interests
Leadership development and curriculum & instruction
Sahebi, Bahareh
Adjunct Faculty, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- Postdoctoral Fellowship Program, The Family Institute at Northwestern University, 2019
- Psy.D., Clinical Psychology, Illinois School of Professional Psychology, 2017
- Predoctoral Psychology Internship (APA accredited), The State of Connecticut Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, 2017
- M.A., Marriage and Family Therapy, Adler University, 2012
- B.A., Psychology, Sociology, Northern Illinois University, 1999
Research Interests
Dr. Sahebi is a trained scholar practitioner and has a vast interest in translational sciences related to intimate partner relationship health outcomes, cross-cultural psychological and family studies, and culturally-informed parenting practices. More recently, Dr. Sahebi has been involved in publications related to clinical practice and training efforts during the COVID-19 global pandemic. A number of Dr. Sahebi’s scholarships have also focused on program development and expansion efforts within mental health agencies as well as in corporate settings.
Stathakis, Rebekah
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education Program
Adjunct Lecturer, SESP Undergraduate Program
Degrees
- MA, Educational Leadership, DePaul University, 2007
- National Board Certification, World Languages for Early Adolescence and Young Adulthood, 2007
- BS, Secondary Teaching, Northwestern University, 2002
Research Interests
World languages teaching and learning, teacher education and teacher evaluation
Wadle, Bradley
Assistant Director, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- BS, Theater, Northwestern University, 1997
- MS, Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University, 2003
Walls, Lanee
Adjunct Lecturer, Master of Science in Education
Degrees
- Elementary Education and Special Education Teaching, Saint Xavier University
- M.A., Educational Administration, Governors State University
- B.A., Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
- M.A., School Psychology, Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, IL
- Ed.D., Administration and Supervision, Loyola University Chicago
Research Interests
Instructional Leadership and Principal Preparation, Building Teacher and Leader Capacity, Professional Learning Communities, Intervention-Based Instruction, Including Students with Special Needs, Racial Equity