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
Sara Clemm von Hohenberg Ph.D.
Academic Coordinator - Secondary Education CUAA, Assistant Professor
Office: Krieger K125
Phone: (734) 995-7326
Email: sara.clemmvonhohenberg@cuaa.edu
Bio
Professor Sara Rokicki serves as the Coordinator of Secondary Education. She teaches Foundations of Education, Differentiated Instruction, Content Area Reading, Child Development and Secondary Methods.
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
Jennifer A. Fieten MA, CCLS
Program Director - Child Life , Assistant Professor
Office: Student Services - CUAA 117
Phone: (734) 995-7426
Email: jennifer.fieten@cuaa.edu
Bio
Jennifer Fieten has been a child life specialist for 19 years. She is currently the Director of Child Life Programs at Concordia University Ann Arbor, coordinating both the undergraduate minor and the new graduate program. She is also an Assistant Professor within the undergraduate family life education major. Prior to this role, Jennifer was a child life specialist in a pediatric palliative care and hospice program in Illinois. She has also worked in a variety of healthcare settings. Jennifer has her bachelor's degree from Northern Illinois University, her master's degree from the University of Texas at San Antonio, and will be re-starting her doctoral study this upcoming fall.
Education
- MA - Early Childhood/Education, University of Texas at San Antonio (2007)
- BS - Family, Consumer, Nutrition and Sciences, Northern Illinois University (2000)
Contributions
- Fieten, J. (2019). Q is for Quiet Leadership 37 (2, pp. 2). Arlington, Virginia: ACLP Bulletin/Association of Child Life Professionals.
- Fieten, J. (2018). The Integration of Simulation into Child Life Academic Programs 36 (4, pp. 4). Arlington, Virginia: ACLP Bulletin/Association of Child Life Professionals.
Presentations
- Fieten, J. (2019). Engagement and Innovation Leadership Roundtable . Other. Association of Child Life Professionals' Annual Conference. Maryland.
- Fieten, J. (2018). Expanding Horizons: Developing a Child Life Global Perspective. Oral Presentation. Great Lakes' Association of Child Life Professionals' Annual Conference. Cincinnati, OH.
- Fieten, J. (2018). Clinical Ethics: Truth Telling in the Pediatric Hospice Population. Oral Presentation. Florida Association of Child Life Professionals' Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
- Fieten, J. (2018). Transitions: From Clinical Child Life to the Academic Setting. Oral Presentation. Florida Association of Child Life Professionals' Annual Conference. Orlando, FL.
Research Interests
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Healthcare Disparities
Teaching Interests
- Child Life
- Child and Family Studies
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
Joshua Kittleman
Assistant Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7398
Email: joshua.kittleman@cuaa.edu
Education
- MS - Family Life, Concordia University Nebraska (2011)
- BA - Family Life, Concordia University Ann Arbor (2002)
Marilyn A. Meell Ed.D.
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
Janice L. Weisenbach Ed.D
Associate Professor
Email: janice.weisenbach@cuaa.edu
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
Lawrence E. Dockham
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (313) 680-5354
Email: ldockham@cuaa.edu
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
Jesus Hernandez
Adjunct Professor
Email: jesus.hernandez@cuaa.edu
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
Amy Nelson
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 834-8863
Email: amy.nelson2@cuaa.edu
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
Email: shanna.spickard@cuaa.edu
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
Email: Michael.Zabriskie@cuaa.edu
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
Email: Stephen.Zielinski@cuaa.edu
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
Email: connie.zucker@cuaa.edu
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