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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 and professor of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Julie Amador

Associate dean for research and faculty development, professor

Ann Brown

Associate dean of graduate studies; associate professor; director of human performance laboratory, exercise, sport and health sciences

Christina Cox

Professional development program manager

Taylor Raney

Associate dean of undergraduate studies, director of teacher education and clinical full professor

Matt Johnson

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

Melissa Epler

Director, student recruitment and communication

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

Carol Billing

Clinical assistant professor

Brooke Blevins

Dean and professor of the College of Education, Health and Human Sciences

Rebekka Boysen-Taylor

Director of field placement, assistant clinical professor

John G. Cannon

Associate professor and program coordinator

Janice Carson

Professor, project director, CDHD

Sarah Castle

Assistant professor

Yin Hong Cheah

Assistant professor

Janine Darragh

Professor

Raymond A. Dixon

Professor

Ryan Gillespie

Assistant professor

Aleksandra Hollingshead

Department chair, special education

Allen Kitchel

Associate professor

Lauren McCleary

Assistant clinical professor

Melissa McConnell

Sr. Instructor and program coordinator, advanced studies

Rodney McConnell

Senior instructor

Corey McKenna

Clinical assistant professor of education

Brant G. Miller

Professor of science education

Taylor Raney

Associate dean of undergraduate studies, director of teacher education and clinical full professor

Andrew Scheef

Associate professor, special education program coordinator

Jue Wang

Assistant professor of literacy studies
Department of Leadership and Counseling

TJ Bliss

Clinical assistant professor, adult, organizational learning, and leadership

Sydney Freeman, Jr.

Professor

Laura Holyoke

Department chair, associate professor

Juhee Kim

Clinical assistant professor, educational leadership

Michael Kroth

Professor

Jerry R. McMurtry

Dean of the College of Graduate Studies

Krista M. Soria

Associate professor, adult, organizational learning and leadership

Bethani Studebaker

Clinical associate professor

Elizabeth Wargo

Associate professor

Kyle Znamenak

Clinical assistant professor, adult, organizational learning and leadership
Department of Movement Sciences

Joshua P. Bailey

Associate professor; ISMMAL coordinator

Jayme Baker

Clinical associate professor; interim director of athletic training program

Russell "Rusty" Baker

Interim co-director; associate director of medical research and clinical associate professor of athletic training

Ann Brown

Associate dean of graduate studies; associate professor; director of human performance laboratory, exercise, sport and health sciences

Scott Cheatham

Clinical assistant professor of athletic training

Cate A. Egan Loiacono

Associate professor of physical education; program coordinator; director of the Physical Activity Pedagogy Laboratory

Brian Fowler

Clinical assistant professor, recreation, sport and tourism management

Emma Grindley

Instructor; internship coordinator, exercise, sport and health sciences

Samantha Hanna

Clinical assistant professor and clinical education coordinator of athletic training

Sydney  Leverett

Clinical assistant professor, associate director of therapy services - ISMaRT Clinic

Erik Luvaas

Clinical assistant professor; program director, CDHD

Nickolai Martonick

Assistant professor of clinical biomechanics

Melanie Meenan

Clinical associate professor, program coordinator and dance studio director

Christopher B. Merica

Assistant professor of physical education, teacher education and health education teacher

Alan Nasypany

Clinical Associate Professor, Director of Therapy Services, ISMaRT Clinic

David Paul

Professor

Philip W. Scruggs

Department chair; associate professor

Sharon Stoll

Professor; director of the Center for ETHICS, recreation, sport and tourism management

Chantal A. Vella

Professor; interim program coordinator; director, Exercise Physiology Research Laboratory

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