Faculty

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Program Director, Chair of Athletic Training Department Office Phone: 630-844-7841
Email: mbeard@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Orthopedic injury evaluation, injury prevention, running-related injuries Education: PhD, Exercise Science, University of Toledo
MS, Athletic Training, University of Kentucky
BS, Athletic Training, University of Wisconsin - Milwaukee Favorite thing about AU: "The practice and teaching of inclusivity of all individuals on campus and in the community."

Assistant Professor of Athletic Training, Clinical Education Coordinator Office Phone: 630-844-5653
Email: hzimmerman@aurora.edu Areas of expertise: Emergency management and first aid, injury evaluation and therapeutic rehabilitation, clinical education, leadership in organizations Education: EdD, Leadership for Organizations, University of Dayton
MS, Sports Management, Northern Illinois University
BS, Athletic Training, Aurora University Favorite thing about AU: "Beating BU!"