Emily Kraus

Emily Kraus joined as our Assistant Director for Special Programs, and will manage a variety of special programs such as the Vincentian High School Summer Program, the Language and Pedagogy Institute Summer Program, all incoming short-term programs for international partner institutions, and the Faculty Ambassador program, among others. She will also be supporting the work of the Associate Directors for Regional Initiatives.

Emily is a triple demon with PhD in Curriculum Studies, MEd in Bilingual Bicultural Education and BA in Women and Gender Studies, and previously worked for 7 years in our Student Affairs division with various administrative coordination roles. During her time at DePaul she also served as staff mentor for Discover Chicago and trip leader for University Ministry Service Immersion trips in the US and abroad. Additionally, she has over 4 years of international teaching experience, including 2.5 years of leadership in a foreign language department in Costa Rica.

Education

• Doctor of Philosophy - PhD DePaul University (2015 — 2019)
• Master's Degree DePaul University (2013 — 2015)
• Bachelor's Degree DePaul University (2002 — 2006)

Companies

• Adjunct Professor, College of Education DePaul University (2020)
• Assistant Director, Global Engagement DePaul University (2020)
• Director of the English Department Instituto Estelar Bilingüe (2019 — 2019)
• Student Affairs Assistant DePaul University (2013 — 2019)
• Teacher/ Head Teacher INTERCULTURA COSTA RICA Spanish Schools (2010 — 2012)
• Program Coordinator The Br. David Darst Center (2008 — 2010)
• Elementary Education Teacher Assumption Elementary School (2006 — 2008)