Our people at EHHS

Meet the trailblazers of education, health and human sciences

At U of I's College of Education, Health and Human Sciences, our faculty and staff are more than educators — they're pioneers in research, teaching and mentorship. Each brings a wealth of experience and a passion to help you succeed.

Hands-on learning, innovative research and a student-centered approach prepare future educators, health professionals and leaders to make a lasting impact. Recognized for excellence, EHHS faculty drive forward-thinking programs, inspiring curiosity and pushing boundaries.

EHHS college

Administration

  • Brooke Blevins

    Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences; Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Julie Amador

    Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; Professor

  • Christina Cox

    Professional Development Program Manager

  • Scott Clyde

    Director, TRIO-INSPIRE

  • Melissa Epler

    Director, Student Recruitment and Communication

  • Ann Frost

    Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor

  • Matt Johnson

    Director of Development, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

  • Cari Murphy

    Director, CDHD

  • Taylor Raney

    Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Teacher Education; Clinical Professor of Curriculum and Instruction 

EHHS faculty

Explore faculty profiles to uncover their backgrounds, research interests and the ways they’re empowering the next generation.

Department of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Julie Amador

    Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Development; Professor

  • Vanessa Anthony-Stevens

    Associate Professor of Social and Cultural Studies

  • Brooke Blevins

    Dean, College of Education, Health and Human Sciences; Professor of Curriculum and Instruction

  • Rebekka Boysen-Taylor

    Director of Field Placement, Assistant Clinical Professor

  • John G. Cannon

    Associate Professor; Career and Technical Education Program Coordinator

  • Janice Carson

    Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Sarah Castle

    Assistant Professor

  • Yin Hong Cheah

    Assistant Professor of Instructional Technology

  • Shiyi Chen

    Associate Professor, EHHS Affiliate Faculty

  • Erin Corwine

    Practicum Placement Coordinator, Instructor

  • Angela Crawford

    Assistant Research Professor of STEM Education

  • Janine Darragh

    Professor of Literacy and ESL Education

  • Raymond A. Dixon

    Professor of CTE; Curriculum and Instruction, HRD

  • Ryan Gillespie

    Assistant Professor

  • Aleksandra Hollingshead

    Department Chair and Professor of Special Education

  • Allen Kitchel

    Associate Professor

  • Lauren McCleary

    Clinical Associate Professor

  • Melissa McConnell

    Senior Instructor Faculty 

  • Rodney McConnell

    Senior Instructor

  • Corey McKenna

    Clinical Associate Professor of Education

  • Brant G. Miller

    Professor

  • Taylor Raney

    Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies; Director of Teacher Education; Clinical Professor of Curriculum and Instruction 

  • Andrew Scheef

    Associate Professor of Special Education

  • David Smith

    Assistant Professor

  • William Tai

    Doceo Center Coordinator

  • Melinda Tompkins

    Field Placement Coordinator

  • Jue Wang

    Assistant Professor

Department of Leadership and Counseling

  • TJ Bliss

    Clinical Assistant Professor, Adult, Organizational Learning, and Leadership

  • Sydney Freeman, Jr.

    Professor

  • Laura Holyoke

    Department Chair and Associate Professor, Leadership and Counseling

  • Juhee Kim

    Clinical Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership

  • Michael Kroth

    Professor

  • James Olive

    Program Director and Clinical Associate Professor

  • Brandi Ray

    Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Krista Soria

    Associate Professor

  • Bethani Studebaker

    Clinical Associate Professor, Program Coordinator; Director of Assessment and Accreditation 

  • Elizabeth Wargo

    Associate Professor

  • Kyle Znamenak

    Clinical Assistant Professor

Department of Movement Sciences

  • Imran Ahmed

    Assistant Professor

  • Melody Alanis

    Assistant Professor

  • Joshua P. Bailey

    Associate Professor

  • Cate A. Egan Loiacono

    Associate Professor, Physical Education Program Coordinator, Safe Routes to School Program Director

  • Brian Fowler

    Clinical Assistant Professor and RSTM Program Coordinator

  • Ann Frost

    Associate Dean of Graduate Studies and Associate Professor

  • Erik Luvaas

    Clinical Assistant Professor; ESHS Internship Coordinator; Program Director, CDHD

  • Melanie Meenan

    Clinical Associate Professor, Dance Program Coordinator

  • Christopher B. Merica

    Assistant Professor of Physical Education, Teacher Education and Health Education Teacher

  • David Paul

    Program Coordinator and Professor of Exercise Physiology

  • Philip W. Scruggs

    Department Chair and Associate Professor of Movement Sciences

  • Rhea Speights

    Clinical Assistant Professor

  • Sharon Stoll

    Professor, Movement Sciences; Director, The Center for ETHICS

  • Chantal A. Vella

    Professor; Director, Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory
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