Our faculty are eager to share their expertise as well as their commitment to collaboration, innovation, and servant leadership through Concordia’s uncompromising Christian mission.
Kyle B. Chuhran Kyle Chuhran, Ed.D.
Associate Professor
Office: Krieger KRI126
Phone: (734) 995-7397
Bio
Kyle Chuhran, Elementary Education Coordinator since 2014, holds an Ed.D degree in instructional leadership (CU-Portland). He has served in Lutheran schools since 1988.
Education
- EDD - Instructional Leadership, Concordia University, Portland (2020)
- MS - Education, Concordia University - Wisconsin (2008)
- BA - Secondary Education - Music, Concordia College, Ann Arbor (1988)
Research Interests
- Personality Influences on Teacher Effectiveness
- Teacher Attrition
Teaching Interests
- Education and Pedagogy
- Teaching Reading, Writing, and Literacy
Sara Clemm von Hohenberg Ph.D.
Coordinator - Teacher Certification Program for CUAA, Associate Professor
Office: Krieger K125
Phone: (734) 995-7326
Bio
Dr. Sara Clemm von Hohenberg serves as the Coordinator of Secondary Education as well as the Coordinator of the Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with Secondary Teaching Certification. She teaches Foundations of Education, Differentiated Instruction, Content Area Reading and Child Development as well as online courses in the Masters program.
Education
- Ph D - Instructional Leadership, Northcentral University (2018)
- MA - Educational Leadership, Oakland University (2005)
- BA - Secondary Education, Western Michigan University (2002)
Research Interests
- Teacher Preparation Candidate Dispositions
- Professional Semester Experiences
Teaching Interests
- Instructional Methodology
- Foundational Education
Sandra J. Harris
Director - SOE Graduate Education, Associate Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7309
Education
- EDD - Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (1997)
- MA - Guidance and Counseling, Eastern Michigan University (1980)
- Business Education, Eastern Michigan University (1974)
- Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (1989)
Research Interests
- Developing ways to keep students interested in the teaching profession.
Teaching Interests
- Teacher Preparation Courses
- Cultural and Social Diversity Courses
Joshua Kittleman
Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7398
Education
- MS - Family Life, Concordia University Nebraska (2011)
- BA - Family Life, Concordia University Ann Arbor (2002)
Janice L. Weisenbach Ed.D
Associate Professor
Bio
I began as adjunct in 2007; 2009 I became part time; 2012 I became full time as Assistant Professor in Education. I moved to OCDE (75%) in 2013, remaining in SOE (25%). In 2018 my rank changed to Associate Professor in Education.
Education
- MA - School Administration, Saginaw Valley State University (1998)
- BA - Elementary Education, Saginaw Valley State University (1994)
- Educational Administration and Community Leadership, Central Michigan University (2004)
Research Interests
- Presence in online courses
- Higher Education Retention
Teaching Interests
- Research courses
- School law
Adjunct Faculty
Michele Anderson MA History, Secondary Certification
Adjunct Professor
Bio
Michele Anderson joined Concordia University Ann Arbor in 2021 after an accomplished high school teaching career. As a high school teacher she was selected by the Gilder Lehman Institute of American History, History®, and Preserve America as the 2014 National History Teacher of the Year. She enjoys working on assessment and teacher preparation standards development with the Michigan Department of Education, and engaging in historical research.
Education
- MA - History, Eastern Michigan University (2001)
- BA - History , Eastern Michigan University (1990)
Research Interests
- Veteran Experiences
- Educational Improvement
- Assessment Development
Teaching Interests
- Teacher Preparation
- United States History
- Assessment Development
Lawrence E. Dockham
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (313) 680-5354
Bio
I am married and have 4 adult children. I have 10 grandchildren. I previously taught special education in a K-12 school district for 19 years. I worked as a school administrator in a K-12 school district for 20 years. I enjoy supervising administrative interns and coordinating the Preferred Educational Program at CUAA. I enjoy swimming, golf, walking and playing saxophone.
Education
- MA - General Special Education, Eastern Michigan University (1974)
- BS - Special Education/Elementary Education, Eastern Michigan University (1971)
Research Interests
- Public School Law
- Best Practices
Teaching Interests
- Students in K-12
- Graduate Students in Educational Leadership
Cammie Dudek
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (248) 342-4856
Bio
I have dedicated my life to education and family. God's gift to us is our life. How we live our life is our gift to God. I try to live my life well. I have been a teacher for over forty years and an adjunct professor for twelve years. Teaching continues to bring such joy to my life. Each day, I learn something new and valuable from my students, and hopefully, they have learned something new and valuable, as well.
Education
- MA - Special Education Learning Disabilities, Oakland University (1983)
- MS - Educational Psychology, Wayne State University (1975)
Teaching Interests
- Special Education Learning Disabilities
- Teaching Struggling Readers
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Strategies
Brian Fitzgerald
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 368-1861
Bio
I have over 35 years in higher education management and leadership experience. This service encompasses housing and residence life, student conduct administration, sports administration, and facility management.
Education
- Ph D - Educational Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (2016)
- MS - Criminal Justice, Michigan State University (1990)
Teaching Interests
- Organizational Development
Beverly M. Griffor PhD, JD, MBA, MS
Director of Clinical Services, Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 922-5251
Education
- JD - Ave Maria School of Law (2007)
- Ph D - Clinical Psychology concentration in neuropsychology & forensic psychology, Fielding Graduate University (2020)
Contributions
- Griffor, B. & Vasquez, S. The Litigator’s Handbook of Forensic Medicine, Psychiatry and Psychology Probability and Statistics for Lawyers. In D. Lorandos (Ed.) (Ch 04). (pp. Ch 04). Eagan: Thomson Reuters.
- Griffor, B. Empathy Influences the Relationship Between Predicted Risk and Offense Severity for First Time Sex Offenders Santa Barbara: Fielding Graduate University.
- Griffor, B. Manifestations and Outcomes of Pediatric mTBI Psychotherapy Bulletin (50.2.). (pp. 50.2.).
Presentations
- Griffor, B. (2017). Preparing for Expert Witnesses in Cases with Mental Health Implications. Lecture. Western Michigan Cooley, Mental Health: A Michigan Perspective. Lansing, MI..
- Griffor, B., Campbell, T., Lorandos, D. & Vasquez, S., (2013). Consultation and treatment in high conflict and parental alienation cases. Lecture. San Diego, CA.. Presentation and Panel Discussion at the 29th Annual Symposium of the American College of Forensic Psychology.
Research Interests
- Offender Rehabilitation
- Trauma recovery
- Mental health access
Teaching Interests
- Law & Family Policy
- Research Methods
- Statistics
Jesus Hernandez
Adjunct Professor
Bio
Hola! My wife, Amy, and I have three daughters: Anna, Sarah and Naomi. We live near Ann Arbor, Michigan. I have been in higher education for over twenty years and have worked in four different universities. My administrative roles have ranged from new student orientation, leadership development, and legal/policy issues. I have also enjoyed teaching an array of undergraduate and graduate courses over the years.
Education
- MA - Higher Education Administration, Bowling Green State University (1997)
- BA - Spanish Literature, Eastern Michigan University (1995)
Research Interests
- Application of Organizational Theory to Compliance-Related Issues
- Assessment of Training Strategies
Teaching Interests
- Higher Education Administration/Organizational Theory
- Legal/Policy Issues in Higher Education
Elizabeth Hopkins
Adjunct Professor
Education
- MA - Education, Lindenwood University (2010)
- BA - Mathematics and Education, William Jewell College (2007)
Brian Jensen
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (906) 399-0649
Education
- EdS - K-12 Administration, Wayne State University (2020)
- MA - Teaching and Curriculum, Michigan State University (2016)
Teaching Interests
- Personnel Management and Professional Development
- Curriculum Development and Instructional Supervision
- Professional Learning Communities
Amy Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 834-8863
Bio
Over 20 years of working in higher education environments, ten of which are within Student Affairs. Currently is the Director of Finance for Information Technology Services at the University of Michigan.
Education
- MBA - General Business, Western Michigan University (1999)
- BBA - Accounting, Western Michigan University (1994)
Teaching Interests
- Finance/Budgeting/Accounting
- Leadership/Management
- Human Resources
Shanna Spickard
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (517) 420-2368
Bio
Dr. Spickard has served in education for since 1997 and has been a middle school principal since 2005. Shanna is an active member of MEMSPA (past president) and NAESP (state rep). In addition, Shanna speaks around the state and country on education leadership topics. Her education includes a doctorate and specialist in education leadership, a master's degree in communication, and two bachelor's degrees in both education and communication.
Education
- EDD - Education Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (2015)
- EdS - Education Leadership, Eastern Michigan University (2010)
Research Interests
- Professional Development
- Positive Leadership
- Reading Apprenticeship
Teaching Interests
- Professional Learning and Development
- Leadership Theory
- The Principalship
Michael S. Zabriskie Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 646-4959
Bio
Michael has been serving students in postsecondary education for over 25 years in a variety of student-focused roles, including student housing, student activities, Greek life, leadership development, and student organization advising. He has taught graduate level courses at the University of Michigan and Concordia. He has developed and taught seminars for the Association of College and University Housing Officers-International.
Education
- Ph D - Higher Education, University of Michigan (2005)
- MS - College Student Personnel Administration, Indiana University (1996)
Teaching Interests
- Higher Education Administration
- Assessment
- History of Higher Education
Stephen M. Zielinski
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (586) 610-4686
Bio
Hi, my name is Steve Zielinski, welcome to class! A little background about myself, which includes 11 years of experience here at CUAA teaching and nineteen years in education- the last 13 years as an administrator- . My experience here has been invaluable through the many leadership classes I have taught. In my personal life, I am married and have 2 awesome sons, and an energetic dog. We enjoy vacationing and being in service to our schools.
Education
- MA - Elementary Education, Wayne State University (2001)
- BA - Arts - French, Wayne State University (1995)
Research Interests
- Literacy in the elementary classroom
- School Funding models
- Building principal support networks
Teaching Interests
- Leadership
- School Funding and Finance
- Human Resources
Connie Zucker Ph.D.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 812-5881
Bio
I grew up in a German Lutheran culture in the Saginaw area. At Concordia University, I am the ESL Coordinator in addition to teaching courses in the teacher endorsement program for English as a Second Language. In my free time I enjoy playing the piano, working in the yard, reading mystery novels, traveling, and spending time with my husband and my children.
Education
- Ph D - Language Education, Wayne State University (2005)
- BA - English and Spanish, University of Michigan (1972)
Presentations
- Zucker, C. (1970). Teaching grammar in the foreign language classroom . Fourth International Conference on Language Teacher Education. University of Minnesota.
Research Interests
- Second Language Acquisition
- English Linquistics
- Language Teaching Games
Teaching Interests
- Second Language Teaching Methods
- English Linguistics
- English Literacy