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
Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7397
Email: kyle.chuhran@cuaa.edu
Bio
Kyle Chuhran, Elementary Education Coordinator since 2014, holds a B.A. degree in education (CUAA) and an M.S. in Education Administration (CUW). He has served in Lutheran schools since 1988.
Education
- MS - Education, Concordia University - Wisconsin (2008)
- BA - Secondary Education - Music, Concordia College (1988)
Research Interests
- Personality Influences on Teacher Effectiveness
- Teacher Attrition
Teaching Interests
- Education and Pedagogy
- Teaching Reading, Writing, and Literacy
Benjamin F. Freudenburg
Program Director, Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7348
Email: ben.freudenburg@cuaa.edu
Bio
Serves children, youth, and their families to nurture their love for Christ. Is the Founder and Director of the Concordia Center for the Family and Professor in Family Studies and Founder of Family Friendly Partners Network.
Education
- MS - Family LIfe Education, Concordia University (2004)
Sandra J. Harris
Campus Dean, Associate Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7309
Email: sandra.harris@cuaa.edu
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
Marilyn A. Meell
Associate Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7394
Email: marilyn.meell@cuaa.edu
Bio
I have served in public schools as a secondary science teacher, an assistant principal, a middle school principal, and as a superintendent/high school principal in three different Christian schools for over 40 years. In addition, I have been an assistant professor in the College of Education at Houston Baptist University for four years and an associate professor in the School of Education at Concordia University Ann Arbor for ten years.
Education
- EDD - Curriculum & Instruction, University of Houston (1985)
- MS - Secondary Education, Eninboro State University in PA (1970)
- BS - secondary Biology, Edinboro State University of PA (1967)
- Mid-Managment in Education, Stephen F. Austin State University (1977)
Research Interests
- Strategies to Promote Active Learning in the Classroom
- Scaffolding to Promote Learning in the Classroom
Teaching Interests
- EDU 550/850 Methods of Research in Education
- EDU 795/995 Guided Research & practice
Jennifer A. Nisbett Brewer
Instructor
Phone: (734) 995-7366
Email: jennifer.brewer@cuaa.edu
Bio
Prof. Brewer is currently Early Childhood Education coordinator. She places and supervises student teachers and practicum students as well as teaches courses in the School of Education and mentors students. Prof. Brewer is an active member of the Michigan Association for the Education of Young Children and helps at the state conference. She also speaks at state and local conferences.
Education
- Ph D - Early Childhood Education, Walden University
- MA - Early Childhood Education, Eastern Michigan University (2004)
Research Interests
- Play as a teaching strategy in the early childhood classroom
- The Development of Executive Function Skills through Play
Teaching Interests
- Parent Partnerships
- Assessment
Timothy Pies
Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7584
Email: timothy.pies@cuaa.edu
Bio
I have been a professor at CUAA for 30 yrs, 15 at full professor.
Sara Rokicki
Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7326
Email: sara.rokicki@cuaa.edu
Bio
Professor Sara Rokicki serves as the Coordinator of Secondary Education. She teaches Foundation of Education, Educational Technology, Content Area Reading, and Secondary Methods. Professor Rokicki also teaches Spanish courses.
Education
- Ph D - Instructional Leadership, Northcentral University (2017)
- 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
Janice L. Weisenbach
Assistant Professor
Email: janice.weisenbach@cuaa.edu
Bio
I began as adjunct in 2007; 2009 I became part time; 2012 went to Assistant Professor in Education. I moved to OCDE (75%) in 2013, remaining in SOE (25%).
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