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Jillian Lederhouse, Ph.D.Professor of Education Emerita
On Faculty since 1978, Retired in 2021
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Dr. Lederhouse came to Wheaton after teaching regular and special education students in the Chicago Public Schools. She enjoyed serving on the faculty of the Department of Education at Wheaton College for over thirty years, which included the development of a student teaching partnership with Cleveland Elementary School in Chicago. Dr. Lederhouse faithfully and creatively prepared Christian educators to teach all students to flourish, believing that the liberal arts provide the best foundation for a teaching career. Dr. Lederhouse served the department as chair from 2007 to 2015, advocating for students, her colleagues, and the teaching profession. Most recently, Dr. Lederhouse functioned as the Faculty Vice-Chair for two years, representing her colleagues effectively and conscientiously.
Dr Lederhouse authored two books: Life lessons through a teacher’s eyes (2008) and Teach like a disciple: Exploring Jesus’ instructive relationships from an educational perspective (2016). She also published numerous articles on liberal arts teacher education, urban education, and the integration of faith in teacher preparation.
University of Illinois at Chicago
Ph.D., Curriculum and Instruction, 1998
DePaul University
M. Ed., Reading and Learning Disabilities, 1978
Wheaton College
B.A., Elementary Education, 1975