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Maribeth Juraska, Ed.D.
Assistant Professor and MATC Faculty Chair
Initial Certification
Office Location: Institute for Collaboration, Room 222C
Telephone: 630-844-6200
Fax: 630-844-5530
Email Address: mjuraska@aurora.edu
Born on the southeast side of Chicago, my family and I lived with immigrant grandparents who worked as hard as anyone I will ever know. I watched my parents earn college degrees (one of them even earning a Ph.D.), learning very early on about the intrinsic value of education. In my own college studies, I became deeply interested in education as a driving force for social change and equity. I most enjoy teaching in high-needs and diverse educational settings. I am passionate about preparing candidates to serve in schools that need the best teachers to help close-in on achievement gaps.
Education
Ed.D. - Curriculum and Instruction, Aurora University
M.S.Ed. - Curriculum and Instruction, Northern Illinois University
emphasis in Secondary English Education
B.A. - English, Northern Illinois University
Areas of Specialization
Secondary Methods of Reading & Writing in the Content Area
Middle School Methods and Philosophy
Multiculturalism
Field Experiences
Courses Taught
Reading and Writing Across the Content Area (Undergraduate and Graduate levels)
Multicultural Young Adult Literature
Middle School Mission and Methods
Foundations and Assessment
Assessment and Approaches to Learning
Student Teaching Seminar
Methods Practicum
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
It's a Big Mystery, Isn't It?: A Model for Change in the Student-Teacher Placement Process; Paper Presentation at AACTE National Conference, February 2009
IASCD Middle Level Conference Presenter; 1999, 1997, 1996, 1995
"Habla Espanol? Idioms?: Literature Circles Unit using Reciprocal Teaching with ELL and non-ELL Learners using Shadow of a Bull and That Was Then, This is Now"; Grant awarded by Foundation for Educational Excellence; 1998
"Animal Farm and the 'Hood': An Interdisciplinary Unit to Raise Seventh Graders' Understanding of Gang Recruitment Tactics; Grant awarded by Foundation for Educational Excellence; 1994
Member, Board of Directors, Chicagoland Chapter of ASTD; 1987
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Council on Certification for School Professionals
Graduate Affairs Committee
Member, East Aurora High School Advisory Council; 2006-07
Chair, College of Education Student Teacher Awards Reception; 2004-2007
Other Interests
Raising children with my incredible husband
Reading excellent fiction and scholarly writing about important issues driving education
Creative Writing
Power Walking and Weight Training
Watching teachers and learners blossom
