Jessica Knobbe

Jessica Knobbe serves as Assistant Professor at Concordia University Chicago, where she coordinates the Elementary Arts of Teaching Graduate Program and participates in the Faculty Growth and Development Council. With over 25 years of K-12 teaching and administrative experience, she bridges practical classroom expertise with academic instruction for future educators.

Her educational background includes:

• BA in Elementary Education & Special Education from Lewis University
• MA in Reading Specialist from Lewis University
• MS in Leadership: Principal Prep from University of St. Francis
• Ed.D in Leadership and Stewardship from University of St. Francis

Dr. Knobbe's research centers on elementary education with specialized focus on reading literacy, educational leadership, and social-emotional learning implementation. She investigates how curricula like Second Step® impact student behavior through teacher engagement lenses, emphasizing practical applications for classroom educators.

Her 2021 publication analyzes social-emotional curriculum effects on fifth-grade behavior, revealing critical connections between teacher perceptions and student outcomes in elementary settings.

Professional recognition includes:

• Summa Cum Laude distinction from University of St. Francis
• Troy CCSD 30-C Q Award for educational excellence

As program coordinator, she mentors aspiring teachers while contributing to faculty development initiatives through council work, drawing from her prior roles as principal, reading specialist, and adjunct professor at Lewis University.