Assistant Professor
Education
- Ph.D. Curriculum and Instruction and Urban Leadership and Policy Studies; University of Missouri-Kansas City
- M.S.Ed. Reading; Northwest Missouri State University
- B.S. Elementary Education; Missouri Western State University
- B.S. Psychology; Missouri Western State University
Courses Taught
Undergraduate Courses Taught
- 61-107 Ecology and Developmental Foundations of Education
- 62-113 Professional Learning Community I
- 62-116 Professional Learning Community II
- 62-221 Literacy in the Elementary School
- 62-322 Literacy Assessment & Intervention: Theories and Techniques
- 62-552 Language, Speech, & Hearing of the Exceptional Child & Adult
Graduate Courses Taught
- 62-601 Literacy Assessment and Analysis
- 62-612 Literacy in the Elementary School
- 62-650 Graduate Elementary Literacy Practicum
- 62-651 Graduate Secondary Literacy Practicum
- 62-694 Literacy-Focused Academic Inquiry
- 62-695 Literacy Capstone
Academic Interests
- Middle, Elementary, and Early Childhood Literacy Education
- Pre-Service and Beginning Teacher Experiences and Support
- Dyslexia
- Multi-Tiered Systems of Support
Scholarly Activity
Peer Reviewed Conference Presentations
- Bugh, H. & Kershaw, A. (2010, April18) Engaging summer readers, Missouri Association of School Librarians Conference, Osage Beach, MO.
- Kershaw, A & Gregory, B. (2024, June 25). Vocabulary: An integrated approach to language development, Iowa Reading Conference, Ames, IA.
- Gregory, B. & Kershaw, A. (2024, June 6). Vocabulary in a science of reading classroom, Show Me Science of Reading Annual Conference, Columbia, MO.
- Gregory, B. & Kershaw, A. (2024, Jan. 21) Voracious vocabulary. Florida Literacy Association Conference, Orlando, FL.
Invited Conference Presentations
- Gregory, B, Shields, M, & Kershaw, A. (2024, April 18). Until every child can read. The Path Forward Spring Literacy Conference, Columbia, MO.
Awards
- Park Hill Star Teacher Award
- National Board-Certified Teacher Early Literacy
- Outstanding Dissertation School of Education Nomination—University of Missouri Kansas City
- Fox Fellowship Award—University of Missouri Kansas City
Grants
- Park Hill Foundation Grant—Jolly Phonics for First Grade
- Park Hill Foundation Grant—Voracious Readers
- Park Hill Foundation Grant—Summer Reading Family Fun
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Grant—S.P.I.R.E. Intervention for Students with Special Needs
- Department of Elementary and Secondary Education Grant—Success with Social Skills Curriculum
Other Professional Experiences
- Adjunct Reading/Literacy Instructor, Northwest Missouri State University
- Adjunct Language and Literacy Instructor, Park University
- Adjunct Language and Literacy Instructor, University of Missouri Kansas City
- Middle School Special Education, 7th Grade, Park Hill School District
- Middle School Reading Teacher, 7th Grade, Park Hill School District
- Elementary Teacher 2nd, 4th, 5th, Park Hill School District
- Elementary Literacy Coach/Reading Specialist/Interventionist, K-5, Park Hill School District
- Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-5, Park Hill School District
- Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-4, North Platte School District
- Elementary Special Education Teacher, K-4, Clinton Co. School District
