Merry Quinn

Clinical Assistant Professor

Educational Leadership Program Chair

An educator with over 30 years of experience in public and Catholic School settings, Dr. Merry Quinn is proud to serve and "give back" to students at Loyola University. As a former teacher, school counselor, director of student services, assistant principal, assistant superintendent and regional director, Dr. Quinn's vast experiences enable her to mentor and support our future leaders.

Education

• EdD, National Louis University, Chicago, IL
• MA, Dominican University, River Forest, IL
• MS, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI

Research Interests

My dissertation was regarding leadership dispositions in student services departments. Research on effective leadership in educational settings is critical to student achievement and growth.

Specialty Area

Administration and Supervision

Professional/Community Affiliations

• Adjunct Professor, College of Lake County
• Assistant Professor of Practice, Southern Illinois University
• One Million Degrees Volunteer
• Coach IPA Coach and Mentor Archdiocese of Chicago
• School Grouping Coordinator. Renew My Church

Courses Taught

• ELPS 482: Administration and Supervision