Missouri Baptist University Department of Education
The Education Division at Missouri Baptist University seeks to develop reflective, problem-solving, professional educators of excellence from a Christian perspective; to enhance the lives of students in the classroom intellectually, spiritually, physically, and socially; and to significantly influence students through the demonstrated integration of Christian faith and learning in the classroom, so that they may become positive change agents in a globally and culturally diverse society.
08/15/2026
Congratulations to LTL student Michelle Liles for successfully defending her dissertation! Michelle’s dissertation was titled Impact of a Combined Alternative Approach to Discipline on Elementary Students’ Math and Reading Outcomes and Office Behavior Referrals in a Rural School Setting. Thank you to the committee members, Dr. Elaine Henderson, Dr. Cassie Huckstep-Spangler, and Dr. Brian Koop.
08/11/2026
Congratulations to Amanda Taylor on her teaching position for the 26-27 school year!
08/11/2026
Congratulations to LTL student, Teron Sharp, for successfully defending her dissertation! Teron’s dissertation was titled The Underrepresentation of Black Women in Athletic Leadership Positions in K-12 Schools: A Qualitative Study. Thank you to the committee members, Dr. Linda Miller, Dr. Crystal Irons, and Dr. Kay Royster.
08/10/2026
Congratulations to Abby Gossman on her teaching position for the 26-27 school year!
08/07/2026
Congratulations to Cale Bunner on his teaching position for the 26-27 school year!
08/06/2026
Congratulations to Jaiden Curtman-Powell on her teaching position for the 26-27 school year!
08/06/2026
Congratulations to LTL student, Steve Horn, for successfully defending his dissertation! Steve’s dissertation was titled How Does Co-teaching Affect the Exclusionary Discipline, Academic Performance in Mathematics and English Language Arts, and Daily Attendance of Students with Disabilities? Thank you to the committee members, Dr. Adam Kealen, Dr. Jane Brown, and Dr. David Haug!
08/05/2026
Congratulations to Christian Dugan on his teaching position for the 26-27 school year!
08/05/2026
08/03/2026
Congratulation to Sally Matchell on her teaching position for the 26-27 school year!