Who is playing on your iPod? I enjoy a variety of kinds of music: gospel, light classical, Broadway musical hits, big bands, and hits from the 60s, 70s, and the 80s.
What book are you currently reading? I am currently reading "Divine Justice" by David Baldacci. I heard him speak at IRA last spring and enjoy his suspenseful thrillers.
What is the best getaway location, local or abroad?The most satisfying getaway spot for me is anywhere I can go to spend time with my family.
Judy Bryant, Ed.D.
Department Chair
Director of Teacher Education
Professor of Education
Office: Gott Educational Center
Phone: (417) 328-1713
Email: jbryant at sbuniv.edu
Current Research: Bryant is currently examining components of exemplary teacher education programs for "best practices" that could be infused into our programs.
Educational / Professional Background: Bryant earned a Bachelor of Science in Education with a concentration in Elementary Education from Mississippi College. She also earned a Master of Science Education, emphasis in Reading Education, from Southwest Missouri State University. Bryant earned a Doctor of Education from the University of Missouri-Columbia, Curriculum & Instruction with an emphasis in Reading Education.
Bryant has taught in elementary and middle school classrooms for several years before coming to SBU in 1989. She holds a lifetime certification in elementary education and social studies grades 7-9.
Why you enjoy teaching at SBU: "I love teaching and working with young people of all ages. Teaching at SBU provides me with the best of both teaching worlds in that I get to work with college students who are preparing to be teachers and I also get to go into public school classrooms to supervise them as student teachers."
Faith Dedications: Bryant is an active member of First Baptist Church of Bolivar in WMU, adult choir, Fox current missions group, and Sunday school class.
