Education
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Administration, Arkansas State University
- Dissertation: The Perceived Value of Reflective Thinking by Preservice Teachers and New Teachers in Missouri
- S.C.C.T. in Community College Teaching and Training, Arkansas State University
- M.S. in Elementary Education with Early Childhood Emphasis, Southwest Baptist University
- Thesis: Whole Group Learning vs Small Group Learning in Reading
- B.S. in Elementary Education with minor in Vocal Music (K-9), Southwest Baptist University
- Lifetime Teaching Certificates in Elementary Education (1-8), Vocal Music (K-9), and Early Childhood Education (B-3)
Selected Publications
- The Perceived Value of Reflective Thinking by Preservice Teachers and New Teachers in Missouri. Published dissertation. UMI Number: 3397963, Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas. Spring, 2010 .
Selected Presentations
- Curriculum Wars Symposium, Arkansas State University. The Swinging of the Pendulum: Curricular Conflicts in Higher Education. Jonesboro, Arkansas. April, 2008.
- Portfolios in the Classroom. Head Start Workshop. West Plains, Missouri. October, 2003.
- Mentoring Teachers. Education Day. Bolivar, Missouri. Fall, 2000.
Related Experience
- Elementary Music Teacher, 1986 - 1993
- Kindergarten Teacher, 1993-1997
- First Grade Teacher, 1997-2000
- Coordinator of Teacher Education (Mountain View/Salem) and Associate Professor of Education
Professional Organizations
- Missouri State Teachers Association
Church/Community Service
- Attends Many Springs Baptist Church
- Pianist
- Music Director
- Sunday School Teacher
- Assistant Director, Vacation Bible School