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Teacher Education Faculty/Staff

Ms. Lorinda Hackett, Ed.S., Interim Dean of Education
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Master of Education in Guidance and Counseling from Northwest Missouri State University
Education Specialist in Higher Education from Pittsburg State University

Teaching Responsibilities: Teacher Education, Social Science
Research Interests: Sustainability of Public Education
Advising Areas: Secondary Education,  K-12 Education, Middle Level Education, Elementary Education

Office: Taylor Hall 218b
Phone: 417-625-9307
E-mail: hackett-l@mssu.edu 

 

Dr. Jeri Goswick, Department Chair
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Assistant Professor

Doctor of Education, Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri
Master of Arts in Education from Missouri State University
Master of Education in Administration from Missouri State University

Teaching Responsibilities: Education 100, Pedagogy, T.E.S.O.L., and Graduate Courses
Research Interests : Lived Experiences of English Language Learners; Impact of Immigration
Policies on Education and Families
Advising Areas:   Elementary Education

Office: Taylor 225
Phone: 417-625-3114
Email: goswick-j@mssu.edu

 

 Dr. Susan Craig
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Professor

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri - Columbia
Master of Science in Secondary School Guidance and Counseling from Missouri State University

Teaching Responsibilities:   Middle/Secondary Literacy, Pedagogy
Research Interests:  Literacy and Instructional Strategies for Middle/Secondary students
Advising Areas:  Secondary English Education, Elementary Education

Office: Taylor 222
Phone:  417-625-9746  
E-mail:  craig-s@mssu.edu

 

Dr. Angie Durborow
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Instructor

Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from University of Arkansas Master of Science in Educational Technology emphasis Library Media Specialist from Pittsburg State University Specialist in Education in Advanced Studies in Leadership emphasis General School Administration from Pittsburg State University

Teaching Responsibilities: Intro to Education, Education in a Global Society, Supervision of Student Teaching Candidates, and Graduate Courses
Research Interests: School attendance and truancy, School policy and law, School equity and access Advising Areas: Secondary Business, Secondary Social Sciences, and Graduate Students

Office: Taylor 221
Phone: 417-625-9791
Email: Durborow-a@mssu.edu

 

Dr. Tonya Heavin
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Assistant Professor

Doctor of Education in Instructional Leadership with an emphasis in Higher Education Administration
Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University

Teaching Responsibilities: Early Childhood Education, General Teacher Education
Research Interests Gifted Education, Trauma Informed Practices, English Language Learners
Advising Areas: Elementary Education

Phone: 417-625-3592 
Office: Taylor 234
Email: heavin-t@mssu.edu 

 

Dr. Melissa A. Locher
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Associate Professor

Doctorate of Education from University of Missouri
Master of Science in Education from University of Kentucky

Teaching Responsibilities: Special Education, General Education
Research Interests: Students with disabilities in the P-12 learning environment
Advising Areas: Special Education, Elementary Education

Office: Taylor 236
Phone: 417-625-9725
E-mail: locher-m@mssu.edu 

 

Mr. Brian Neugebauer
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Lecturer

Master of Science in Education from William Woods University

Teaching Responsibilities: Elementary social studies and mathematics methods. Middle school philosophy, curriculum, organization and methods.  
Research Interests: Mathematics curriculum, equity, and methods. Middle school design, teaching methods, and practices. 
Advising Areas: Middle school majors for all content areas and high school mathematics majors.

Office: Taylor Hall, 231
Phone: 417-625-9732
E-mail: neugebauer-b@mssu.edu

 

Dr. Zackary Rice
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Assistant Professor

Doctorate of Education from Southwestern College 
Masters of Education in Adaptive Special Education from Southwestern College

Teaching areas: Special Education and General Education
Research Interests: Rural Special Education Teacher Retention; Students with Disabilities
Advising Areas: Elementary Education and Elementary/Special Education

Office: Taylor 230
Phone: 417-659-4476
E-mail: Rice-z@mssu.edu

 

 

 

Dr. Laura Schisler
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Assistant Professor

Doctor of Philosophy in Curriculum and Instruction (STEM Education) from Texas Tech University
Masters of Arts in Teaching (Biology/Unified Science) from Missouri State University

Teaching Responsibilities:  Science Methods, General Teacher Education
Research Interests:   STEM Education, Instructional Policies, Assessment
Advising Areas: Biology Education, Chemistry Education, Physics Education, Elementary Education

Office: Taylor 237
Phone: 417-625-9502
E-mail: Schisler-l@mssu.edu

 

Ms. Jenifer Vieselmeyer
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Teacher Education Coordinator

Masters in Secondary Administration from William Woods University
Specialist in Curriculum and Instruction from William Woods University

Teaching Responsibilities:   Secondary Math Methods, Classroom Management, Critical Issues
Advising Areas:  Elementary Education, English Language Learners, Transfer students

Office:  Taylor 224
Phone: 417-659-4318
E-mail: Vieselmeyer-j@mssu.edu

 

Mrs. Michelle Price
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Administrative Assistant, College of Education

Office: Taylor Hall, 218a
Phone: 417-625-9314
E-mail: price-m@mssu.edu

 

 

Mariah McCall
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Administrative Assistant, 
Teacher Education

Email: mccall-m@mssu.edu