Dr. Knobbe has extensive experience as an elementary and middle grades teacher and administrator, with over 25 years in the field. Dr. Knobbe also worked with teachers at the collegiate level as an adjunct professor in the Reading and Literacy Department at Lewis University for over 15 years.

Dr. Knobbe is thrilled to join the Concordia community as a professor for undergraduate and graduate students who have a passion for becoming future teachers in the field of education.

Degrees

  • BA, Elementary Education & Special Education, - Lewis University; Romeoville, IL 
  • MA, Reading Specialist - Lewis University; Romeoville, IL 
  • MS, Leadership: Principal Prep - University of St. Francis; Joliet, IL 
  • Ed.D, Leadership and Stewardship - University of St. Francis; Joliet, IL

Academic and Professional Highlights

  • Summa Cum Laude - University of St. Francis
  • Troy CCSD 30-C Q Award Recipient

Prior Positions

  • 3rd Grade Teacher - Plainfield Consolidated School District 202
  • 7th Grade ELA Teacher - Plainfield Consolidated School District 202
  • 7th Grade ELA and Social Studies Teacher - Indian Prairie School District 204
  • 6th-8th Grade Reading Specialist - Indian Prairie School District 204
  • 4th-5th Grade Reading Specialist & Instructional Coach - Will County School District 92
  • Assistant Principal - Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-c
  • Principal - Troy Community Consolidated School District 30-c
  • Adjunct Professor for Graduate Reading and Literacy Department - Lewis University

Publications:

  • Knobbe, J. (2021). The Impact of the Social and Emotional Curriculum, Second Step®, and Teacher Engagement and Perceptions Affecting Fifth Grade Student Behavior

Presentations:

  • Knobbe, J. at a. (2019-2020). Strategic Planning Team. Will County School District 92. Lockport, IL

  • Augsburger, D. & Knobbe, J. (2010). Unpacking the ELA Common Core State Standards. Lewis University. Romeoville, IL.

  • Knobbe, J. (2008). Data Analysis AIMSWEB. Indian Prairie Consolidated District 204. DuPage Regional Office of Education. DuPage County, IL.