Faculty

Chair of Initial Licensure, Assistant Professor of Special Education, Coordinator of Elementary Education 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."

Assistant Professor of Education, Coordinator of Early Childhood Special Education Office Phone: 630-844-4234
Email: dhobbs@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Curriculum and Instruction, Loyola University
MEd, Early Childhood Education, National Louis University
BS, Elementary and Special Education, Northern Illinois University Favorite thing about AU: "The passionate, energetic learning community of students and faculty, which is a powerful and enriching experience!"

Senior Lecturer of ESL/Bilingual Education, Coordinator of ESL/Bilingual Endorsement Office Phone: 630-844-5410
Email: fmedina@aurora.edu Education: EdD, Adult Learning and Higher Education, Aurora University
MA, School Administration and Supervision, Turabo University
MA, Public Administration, Webster University
BA, Elementary Education, University of Puerto Rico Favorite thing about AU: "Helping students to become successful in life."