Faculty

Assistant Professor of Special Education, Chair of Initial Licensure Office Phone: 630-844-7849
Email: jgont@aurora.edu Education: PhD, Concordia University-Chicago
MA, Curriculum and Instruction, Concordia University-Chicago
Graduate Coursework in Administration and Supervisory Leadership, DePaul University
BS, Education/Special Education, Illinois State University Favorite thing about AU: “Sharing in the learning experience with our passionate and enthusiastic learning community of students and faculty.”

Professor of Education Office Phone: 630-844-5419
Email: kpking@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Curriculum and Instruction (Science Education cognate), Northern Illinois University
MSEd, Curriculum and Supervision, Northern Illinois University
BS, Psychology and Physics, Iowa State University Favorite thing about AU: “The opportunity to work closely with students.” View LinkedIn Profile

Associate Professor of Education Office Phone: 630-844-5684
Email: jkohnke@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Educational Leadership and Organizational Change with a concentration in Curriculum and Instruction, Roosevelt University
MA, Elementary Education, Roosevelt University
BA, Psychology, Roosevelt University
Type 03 Illinois Teacher Certification, Social Science and ESL Endorsement
Type 75 Illinois Administrator Certification Favorite thing about AU: “The support, collaboration, and relationship with the community.”

Lecturer of ESL/Bilingual, Coordinator of ESL/Bilingual Program Office Phone: 630-844-5410
Email: lsandoval@aurora.edu Education: Master of Education in Leadership and Administration, Concordia University
Master of Education in Reading and Learning Disabilities, DePaul University
Bachelor of Science in Early Childhood Education
ESL/Bilingual Endorsements, DePaul University and National Lewis University Favorite thing about AU: “Having the opportunity to teach, coach, and mentor future educators has been a rewarding experience. I am grateful to be part of a learning community that feels like a family and promises a high-quality education that helps students reach their full potential.”

Lecturer of Literacy and Learning, Coordinator of Elementary Education Office Phone: 630-844-7582
Email: kwebster@aurora.edu Education: PhD, Educational Psychology, Northern Illinois University
EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Aurora University
MA in Teaching, Aurora University
BA, Elementary Education, Elmhurst University Favorite thing about AU: “My favorite thing about AU is the opportunity to get to know our students as individuals and help them grow into thoughtful, confident educators who will make a meaningful difference in the lives of others.”

Visiting Professor of Literacy and Learning Office Phone: 630-844-7582
Email: tzalud@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Aurora University
MA, Teacher Certification (Elementary Education), Aurora University
BS, Family and Consumer Science (Child Development), Illinois State University Favorite thing about AU: “The energy and commitment to innovation and lifelong learning within a supportive environment that nurtures continuous personal and professional growth.”