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, Southwest Baptist University
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, SBU 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 SBU, Bolivar, MO
Bryant, J. (2019). Brain Breaks and Active Learning, SBU Back to School Workshops,
Bolivar, MO
Bryant, J., & Bryant, R. (2018). Worshipping Through the Fire, Chapel Presentation
SBU, 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 SBU 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 SBU 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, 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
Invited Speaker at Local Community Events
PTA Member for Bolivar Schools
Drama Participant at Pure Joy Women's Ministry Outreach