Julie Bryant, Ed.D.
Professor
(417) 328-2056
Office: Gott Education Center 102
Education
- Ed.D. in Educational Leadership/Curriculum and Instruction/Reading, Liberty University
- Dissertation: Character Traits in Newbery Award Winning Books
- 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, ±«Óătv
Selected Publications
- Bryant, J., & Cavner, D., "Plan Integrated Lessons for Deep Learning and Life Change." in International Christian Community of Teacher Educators Journal
- Bryant, J., & Wadlow, R. "Combating Stress with H.O.P.E." in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J., & Shuler, C. “The WRITE Way to Achieve the A’s” in The Missouri Reader
- Bryant, J. & Shuler, C. “Reading Recipe for the WRITE Stuff” in The Missouri Reader
- 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. (2021). How the Brain Learns to Read, ±«Óătv Honors Colloquium, Bolivar, MO
- Bryant, J. (2020). They Hired YOU!, Presented to Polk County New Teachers, Bolivar, MO
- Bryant, J. (2019). The Three C’s You Need to be Above Average, Presented to the RAs and RDs of ±«Óătv, Bolivar, MO
- Bryant, J. (2019). Brain Breaks and Active Learning, ±«Óătv Back to School Workshops, Bolivar, MO
- Bryant, J., & Bryant, R. (2018). Worshipping Through the Fire, Chapel Presentation ±«Óătv, Bolivar, MO
- Bryant, J., Bagert, B., & Samek, T. (2018). Perfect Children: Doing Your Part to Change a Heart, International Literacy Association Conference, San Antonio, TX
- Bryant, J. & Samek, T. (2017). A Picture Really IS Worth a Thousand Words, MOEL Conference, Osage Beach, MO
- 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.)
Related Experience
- Former kindergarten and first grade teacher
- Co-Organized and Judged the ±«Óătv Literature Bowl
- Co-Teaching Training with colleagues 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 Co-Sponsor of ±«Óătv Chapter
- International Literacy Association
- Teachers Choices Awards Former 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, ±«Óătv, 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
- Invited Speaker at Local Community Events
- PTA Member for Bolivar Schools
- Drama Participant at Pure Joy Women's Ministry Outreach