Education
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction/Reading, Liberty University
- Dissertation: Character Traits in Newbery Award Winning Books 1997-2007
- M.S. in Curriculum and Instruction, University of Missouri-Columbia
- Action Research Project: Spelling Centers: How Socialization and Hands-On Experience Help Students
- B.S. in Elementary and Early Childhood Education, Southwest Baptist University
Selected Publications
- Bryant, J. & Cavner, D. Discipleship Curriculum "Global Kids of the Kingdom"
- Bryant, J. “Up Close and Personal with J.B. Cheaney” in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J. & Fox, J. “IRA Memories to Cherish” in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J. “A Jaunty Jive with Judy Young” in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J. & Fox, J. “A Good Dose of PD” in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J. “A Dynamic Dialogue with David Harrison” in The Missouri Reader
Selected Presentations
- Bryant, J. & Shuler, C. (2016). Reading Recipe for the Write Stuff, MOEL Conference, Osage Beach, Mo.
- Bryant, J. & Shuler, C. (2016). Writing Like a Thief, MOEL Conference, Osage Beach, Mo. (Also presented at: Bolivar Schools PD Day, Bolivar, Mo; and Lakes Country Council IRA meeting, Bolivar, Mo.)
- Baggert, B., Bryant, J., Samek, T., & Shuler, C. (2016). Teaching Content's a Snap with Poetry and Apps, International Literacy Association, Boston, Mass.
- Baggert, B., Bryant, J. & Fox, J. (2015). Poetry's Legit for Teaching Content Lit, St. Louis, Mo.
- Bryant, J., Fox, J., Samek, T. & Shuler, C. (2015). Literacy Pop Rocks, MOEL Conference, Osage Beach, Mo.
- Bryant, J. & Spurgeon, K. (2013, 2014, 2014, 2016, 2017). Co-Teaching as a Best Practice, SBU, Bolivar, Mo.
- Bryant, J. & Fox, J. (2015). How to Read a Story, MOEL Conference, Osage Beach, Mo.
- Bryant, J. (2015). Finding God's Purpose for YOU! SBU Welcome Week, Bolivar, Mo.
Related Experience
- Former kindergarten and first grade teacher
- Co-Teaching Training with Ken Spurgeon each semester for our teacher candidates and cooperating teachers
- Professional Development to Local Schools on the Topic of Guided Reading and New Standards
- Served as Co-Editor of The Missouri Reader and on the Board for the Missouri Literacy Association
- Peer Reviewer for The Missouri Reader
- Established own Teacher Pay Teacher Store
Professional Organizations
- Missouri State Council of the International Literacy Association
- Board Member and Former Co-Editor of the State Journal
- Student Missouri State Teachers Association
- Club Sponsor of SBU Chapter
- International Literacy Association
- Teachers Choices Awards Co-Field Leader
- Children's Literature Association
- American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
- Parent Teacher Association—Bolivar School District
- National Association for the Education of the Young Child
Honors and Awards
- Faculty Life Beautiful Award, SBU, 2016
- Lewis E. Schollian Endowed Chair
- Orien B. Hendrex Distinguished Teacher of the Year
- Served as President-Elect of Faculty Senate 2015-16
- Served as President of Faculty Senate 2016-17
Church/Community Service
- Attends Lakeside Assembly of God Church, Pittsburg, MO
- Children's Church Teacher
- Christmas/Easter Program Director for Children and Adult Choirs
- Member of Esquire Ministry Outreach on Wednesday Nights, Bolivar, MO
- PTA Member for Bolivar Schools
- Drama Participant at Pure Joy Women's Ministry Outreach