Cohort Information
Announcing the COE's Inaugural EdD Cohort in Leadership, Learning, and Educational
Change
We are thrilled to announce the first cohort of our brand-new Doctor of Education
(EdD) program in Leadership, Learning, and Educational Change. The program attracted
an outstanding pool of applicants from across the educational spectrum, reflecting
our region’s rich diversity of professional experience. After a rigorous and competitive
selection process, we are proud to welcome 17 dedicated educators who are ready to
embark on a journey to transform our schools, colleges, and universities. Nine members
of the cohort work in K-12 schools and eight work in higher education.
Through a focus on leadership development, organizational innovation, and systemic
change, the EdD in Leadership, Learning, and Educational Change is poised to empower
each of them to make a lasting impact on their institutions and the broader educational
community. We look forward to celebrating their accomplishments and witnessing the
transformative influence they will have on the field!
Gates Breedlove-Koepke | Missouri State University |
Teresa Frederick | Missouri State University |
Michelle Gavel | Springfield Public Schools |
Cory Glenn | Nixa Public Schools |
Jennifer Grace-Duran | Greenwood Laboratory School |
Alexandra Graham | Missouri State University, West Plains |
Kyle Hulsebus | Clever R-V School District |
Vonetta Ivy-Medlock | Missouri State University |
Anitera Jackson | Springfield Public Schools |
Lauren Jones | Missouri State University |
Bailey Lape | Ozarks Technical Community College |
Katherine McCarville | Springfield Public Schools |
Lexi Messenger | Reeds Spring R-IV School District |
Reagan Mulungi Mwenyi | Missouri State University |
Quinn Peterson | Missouri State University |
Melissa Roberts | Logan Rogersville-School District |
Whitney Russell-Ice | Springfield Public Schools |
2025 EdD Program Orientation
Friday, July 25th
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: TBA
2025 EdD Cohort Social
Friday, August 15th
6:00-8:00 p.m.
Location: TBA