Faculty

Faculty members make unique contributions to MU's research, service, teaching and economic development priorities. With 122 faculty members, the college's student-to-faculty ratio is 15-to-1.

Research interests vary from school violence and educational technology, to testing, positive behavioral supports and school policy. Faculty balance research with service to the broader community as well as undergraduate and graduate teaching.

Faculty by department

Faculty Profiles

Betsy  BakerAssociate Professor,
Betsy Baker
Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Betsy Baker is at the forefront of the classroom evolution.
Linda  BennettAssociate Professor,
Linda Bennett
Department of Learning, Teaching, & Curriculum
I also like the balance of teaching both graduate and undergraduate.
Tony  CastroAssistant Professor, Social Studies Education,
Tony Castro
Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
"What greater bearers of democracy are there than teachers?"
Sanda  ErdelezProfessor,
Sanda Erdelez
School of Information Science and Learning Technologies
The research we do in the lab produces outcomes that are positive for everyone
Gail  FitzgeraldProfessor,
Gail Fitzgerald
Information Science & Learning Technologies
This is a meaningful way for me to contribute to the community.
Carol  GillesAssociate Professor,
Carol Gilles
Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
I'm all about teaching and teachers.
Jeni  HartAssociate Professor,
Jeni Hart
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis
I want students to leave my class thinking that they've learned something, and I want to feel like I've learned something from the students.
Puncky  HeppnerProfessor,
Puncky Heppner
Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology
"The work we're doing is going across national boundaries."
Laurie  KingsleyAssistant Teaching Professor,
Laurie Kingsley

"The students are so smart and reflective. Principals around the state say that MU students are more like second year teachers because of their experience."
Jim  LaffeyProfessor,
Jim Laffey
Information Science & Learning Technologies
I have a strong belief in learning by doing
Erica  LembkeAssociate professor,
Erica Lembke
Special Education
I wanted to create and impact education in a different way.
Rose  MarraProfessor,
Rose Marra
Information Science and Learning Technologies
We're figuring out what needs to take place in engineering classrooms to retain women.
Rebecca  McCathrenAssociate Professor,
Rebecca McCathren
Special Education
I'm fascinated with how young children make sense of their experiences.
Mike  PullisAssociate Professor,
Mike Pullis
Special Education
Dr. Pullis uses his research experience in what he teaches, which makes the information real and useful.
Melissa  StormontAssociate Professor,
Melissa Stormont
Special Education
Teaching is more than the instruction of academics.
Cathy Newman  ThomasAssistant Professor,
Cathy Newman Thomas
Special Education
I want all of my preservice teachers to be prepared to meet the needs of all students in the diverse, inclusive classrooms where they will teach.
Anna  WaldronDirector of Science Outreach,
Anna Waldron
Office of Science Research
"I want everyone to see himself or herself as a scientist."
Steve  WhitneyAssociate Professor,
Steve Whitney
Educational School and Counseling Psychology
Steve Whitney continues to diversify and bolster the College of Education's international connections and diverse perspectives.