Jeanne White

Jeanne White serves as Professor and Chair of the Department of Education at Elmhurst University within the School of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, where she has been a faculty member since 2005 after 12 years as an elementary teacher in Orland Park and adjunct professorship at Governor’s State University.

Her academic credentials include:

• Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
• Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign
• Doctor of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from Loyola University

Dr. White's research centers on elementary mathematics education, teacher leadership, service-learning abroad, and teaching English Language Learners, with notable contributions in integrating children's literature into K-5 math problem-solving as evidenced by her recent book. Her scholarly work has been disseminated through presentations at local, national, and international conferences, reflecting practical applications for educational standards.

She is certified in elementary education and general administration, actively teaches department courses, and participates in the Elmhurst Noyce STEM Teacher Scholarship Program which provides funding and professional development for future STEM educators in high-need schools.

No scientific awards were documented in the source material.