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Education Faculty
Mary Ellen Bleakley, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
bleakleym@william.jewell.edu
(816) 415-7625
Dr. Bleakley received a Ph.D. and an M.A. at the University of Colorado and a B.A.from the University of Michigan. She did post-doctoral study at Oakland University and Fort Hays State University. Prior to coming to Jewell, she was an elementary teacher. Dr. Bleakley joined the William Jewell faculty in 1977. She teaches elementary methods courses in children's literature, reading and communication arts. Dr. Bleakley was a co-founder of the British Teacher Education program and has sponsored groups of students to England to study in British classrooms.
Ronilue Beery Garrison, Ph.D.
Professor of Education
garrisonr@william.jewell.edu
(816) 415-7624
Dr. Garrison calls Jewell her alma mater. She received a Ph.D. in Education and Ed.S. from the University of Missouri - Kansas City, an M.S. from the University of Kansas, and a B.A. from William Jewell College. Prior to joining the Jewell faculty, she was an elementary classroom teacher and a teacher for children with hearing impairments. Dr. Garrison teaches elementary methods courses in mathematics, science, and integrated curriculum, and child exceptionalities. She is active as a consultant for area elementary schools. Dr. Garrison was a co-founder of the British Teacher Education program and has sponsored groups of students to England to study in British classrooms.
(816) 415-7622
Dr. Gardner joined the Jewell faculty in 2003 after having worked in teacher education for fourteen years at Washington University in St. Louis. She received a Ph.D. in Education from Saint Louis University and an M.A. and B.S.Ed. in History and a B.A. in Political Science from Northeast Missouri State University (now Truman University). Prepared as a secondary social studies teacher, Dr. Gardner teaches in the social/political/historical foundations of education and in educational psychology. Her research interests include education law and public policy. Dr. Gardner is also active in trying to shape public policy about K-12 schools, teaching and teacher education through work and service in organizations such as the Missouri Association of Colleges of Teacher Education (of which she is past-president) and the Missouri Advisory Council for the Certification of Educators.
Cynthia A. Green, Ed.D.
Professor of Education
greenc@william.jewell.edu
(816) 415-7623
Dr. Green received an Ed.D. from Baylor University in 1977, an M.S. from Pittsburg State University in Reading Specialist in 1975, an M.Ed. from Abilene Christian University in school administration in 1986, a B.S.and A.A. from Missouri Southern State College. She has done post-doctoral study at Texas Women's University in early childhood education and Hardin-Simmons University in school administration. Dr. Green holds ten certificates, including: superintendent, mid-management administration, supervision, principalship, reading specialist, educational diagnostician, elementary-biology, elementary, kindergarten, and early childhood education-handicapped child. Prior to joining the Jewell faculty she has held positions as associate academic dean of a college, assistant superintendent of curriculum and instruction, professor, chair of Elementary and Secondary Education, reading specialist, educational diagnostician for a rehabilitation center, administrator of a kindergarten, administrator or a reading clinic, and teacher. She is Coordinator of the Secondary and All-Level Education Program. She teaches courses in elementary education, secondary education, and reading-communication arts, and supervises secondary and all-level (K-12) student teachers. Her research interests include literacy instruction for students with atypical learning needs. Dr. Green will be on sabbatical leave Spring 2006 researching possible links between sensory integration disorders and literacy learning.
Mr. Harris received a J.D. from the University of California-Berkley in 1992, an M.Ed. in mathematics education from New York University in 1999, and a B.A. in mathematics and computer science from William Jewell College in 1987. He has practiced law, administrated a social relief organization, owned a private business, taught mathematics at Hunter College Academy for Gifted and Talented Students in NYC, and taught mathematics in an alternative academy in Springfield, MO. Mr. Harris teaches for the Department of Education and the General Education Program. His courses include, secondary methods courses, information technology for educators, U.S. Pluralism, and supervision of secondary and all-level (K-12) student teachers.
Faye E. Moore, Ed.D.
Emeritus Professor of Education
mooref@william.jewell.edu
Dr. Moore received an Ed.D. from Northern Illinois University, an M.Ed. from Northeastern Illinois University, a B.A. from Bethany Nazarene College, and a Diploma from The Montessori Training School for Teachers, Lee's Summit, Missouri. Dr. Moore was Chair of the WJC Department of Education from 1996-1999. She taught methods courses in elementary and early childhood and supervised early childhood and elementary student teachers. Dr. Moore was a co-founder of the British Teacher Education program and sponsored groups of students to England to study in British classrooms.
M.J. Stockton, Ed.D.
Emeritus Professor of Education
stocktonm@william.jewell.edu
Dr. Stockton received an Ed.D. from Baylor University in 1984, an M.S. from Sam Houston State University, and a B.A. in Vocal Music Education from Baylor University. He taught high school choirs before joining the Jewell faculty. He was Chair of the WJC Department of Education in the 1980s. He taught courses in educational psychology, instructional media, and informational technology for educators. His research interest are focused in computer technology.
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