Associate Professor of EducationCollege of Education
Office Location: Institute for Collaboration, Room 323
Telephone: 630-844-5622
Fax: 630-844-5530
Email Address: dmcallis@aurora.edu
I transitioned from my role as a high school principal, a position in which I served 16 years. My school was recognized as a blue ribbon school. I began my career as a high school English teacher and coach before serving for many years as a junior high school principal, director of secondary education, assistant superintendent for instruction, and special assistant to the superintendent.
Education
Ph.D. - Educational Administration - University of Wisconsin-Madison
M.S. - Educational Administration - University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
B.A. - English - Carthage College
Areas of Specialization
Educational Leadership
Courses Taught
Curriculum Development and Evaluation
Introduction to the Practicum
School Supervision
Contemporary Issues in Education
School Administration
Highlights of Publications, Honors and Professional Contributions
Differentiating Instruction for the New Majority- Aurora Schools Institute Day-2006
Educating the New Majority- Minooka Schools Institute Day-2007
Highlights of Campus Involvement
Faculty Senate
Faculty Affairs Committee
Graduate Affairs Committee
Chair, Educational Leadership Faculty Search Committee-2008
Other Interests
Travel throughout the U.S. and international
Theater in Chicago
Working out at health club
