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.
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.
Associate Professor
Office: Krieger KRI126
Phone: (734) 995-7397
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.
Coordinator - Teacher Certification Program for CUAA, Associate Professor
Office: Krieger K125
Phone: (734) 995-7326
Dr. Sara Clemm von Hohenberg serves as the Coordinator of the Masters of Science in Curriculum and Instruction with Teacher Certification Program. She teaches Teaching and Learning, Human Growth and Development, Differentiated Instruction, Cultural Geography as well as online courses in the Masters program.
Director - SOE Graduate Education, Associate Professor
Phone: (734) 995-7309
Associate Vice President - Academic and Student Success, Professor
Office: Kreft 235
Phone: (734) 995-7391
Erin Laverick teaches classes for the English department and the School of Education. As an educator, she strives to create a safe and active learning environment in which students learn by doing. Her research focuses on first-year writing theory, visual literacy, and student success.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (810) 300-1693
Adjunct Professor
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.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (517) 285-7823
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (248) 342-4856
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.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 368-1861
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.
Adjunct Professor
Mr. Francis has been an adjunct with the School of Education at Concordia Ann Arbor since January 2007. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, a Master's Degree in Special Education from Wayne State University, and an Education Specialist Degree from Oakland University. He is currently the Assistant Superintendent with Livonia Public Schools in Livonia, Michigan.
Director of Clinical Services, Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 922-5251
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (517) 230-0085
I began my career in education as a secondary level Spanish teacher. After serving in a variety of administrator roles at the secondary, elementary and district level, I became the superintendent in a rural community in the greater Lansing area. I am passionate about serving others and giving back to the educational community. I look forward to working with aspiring educational leaders.
Secondary Education Coordinator, Adjunct Professor
Office: Krieger 124
Phone: (734) 995-7458
I was a high school math teacher for eight years, before moving to Michigan. I spent a few years as a stay at home mom, during that time I tutored individuals in math, SAT and ACT prep, and in study skills. In 2019, I joined the School of Education at Concordia University and I have been teaching courses in both the undergraduate and graduate programs since 2020.
Adjunct Professor
Our household currently consists of myself, my husband, my daughter, and our two cats (Autumn and Solo)! When I am not teaching, I LOVE to be outside - running, biking, gardening, and just hanging out with my family. I have been working with students pursuing a degree in education since 2016, and it is what God placed me on earth to do!
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (906) 399-0649
Adjunct Professor
I am a practicing educator who is passionate about teaching and advocating for culturally and linguistically diverse students. I love working with educators and future educators who want to improve their practice in creating a welcoming environment and meeting the needs of all students in their classrooms. My favorite part about teaching in higher ed. is learning together with students: each class brings so much rich and varied experience!
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 765-2796
Hello! My name is Marion Sexton and my background is in language. I have taught French and English at the middle and high school level and am also certified in English as a Second Language. Language acquisition has always been near to my heart as I grew up with a Japanese mother and a Greek father who was also a language teacher. I am also a mother to four adult children and a grandmother to four (and counting!).
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (989) 324-0666
I have been serving at Concordia as an adjunct instructor since 2014 in the area of Graduate Education. I also have been serving as Academic Dean at Valley Lutheran High School in Saginaw, MI since 2001 where I also taught math and music for 15 years prior to joining the administration. I live in Saginaw Township with my husband, Dwight, and have 3 step-children (two are military and one works locally) and three wonderful grandchildren.
Adjunct Professor
Kristin currently serves as a Teacher Consultant in the public schools. She has a doctorate in educational administration and has background in K-12 special education, adjunct, administration, and urban education.
K-12 Educational Administration, Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 385-6022
I grew up in Adrian, Mich. I spent the first part of my career in urban education, starting with student teaching in Detroit and then teaching and coaching basketball for six years in the Chicago Public Schools In 2004, I returned to Michigan in 2004, taking a teaching job in the Manchester Community Schools. I moved into the HS Principal Role in 2006. I currently lead three early colleges on the southside of Indianapolis.
Adjunct Professor
Thank you for being a part of an outstanding University experience. I have been blessed to be in education for nearly two decades as a teacher and now an administrator. I look forward to working with you all and sharing my knowledge as you move throughout your career.
Adjunct Professor
Dr. Stitt is a retired K-12 administrator serving as a teacher, principal and superintendent. He was recognized as a distinguished alumni at Western Michigan University as a Golden Apple recipient in 2019 for his positive impact as a practitioner in leading his districts through systemic reform and having a positive impact on students and staff. He has been an adjunct at CUAA for over 10 years and currently teaches at WMU full-time.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 646-4959
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.
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (586) 610-4686
Hi everyone, I have been in education now for 23 years- 7 as an elementary teacher, a year as Data and Assessment Director, and 15 years as a building administrator- currently in Allen Park Public Schools. My experience at Concordia started in this program in 2007, and has included many courses in Professional Learning Communities, Principalship, Curriculum, Funding and Finance, and other courses. It has been my pleasure to serve all students!
Adjunct Professor
Phone: (734) 812-5881
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.