Megan Krone teaches physical education courses in the College of Education's Teacher Education, Kinesiology and Educational Studies program, starting in 2018 as an adjunct faculty member, and then moving into a full-time role in 2024. Prior to her full-time teaching role, she worked in various teaching, administrative, and support roles in higher education, mainly in Campus Recreation, including two years working with the club sport teams and organizations at DePaul.
Megan's academic and professional interests are focused on holistic wellness, education as a practice of freedom, and accessible, inclusive, and equitable learning environments. Megan is also a member of the editorial board for the Recreational Sports Journal and co-chairs the associate board for 826CHI, a non-profit creative writing, tutoring, and publishing center dedicated to amplifying the voices of Chicago youth.
Education
- PhD in Leadership Studies, University of San Diego
- MA in Applied Professional Studies, DePaul University
- BS in Physical Education and English Education, University of Michigan
Courses Taught
- EE 317: P.E. & Classroom Management in Elementary School
- KNES 121: Swimming
- KNES166: Beginning Weight Training
- KNES 174: Mindfulness and Meditation for Stress Reduction
- KNES 187: Volleyball
- KNES 317: P.E. & Classroom Management in Elementary School
- KNES 346: Organization/Administration of Physical Education, Sports, & Fitness Programs
- KNES 360: Educational Psychology and Measurement of Learning
- KNES 372: Methods & Materials for PE Curriculum/Instruction–Secondary Schools
- KNES 374: Adapted Physical Education
- LSP 111: Explore Chicago: Leadership for Social Change
Research Interests
Holistic wellness, mental health, inclusive learning environments, equity in education, liberatory leadership, organizational leadership, organizational culture