Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis; University of Missouri, 2024
M.A. Education; Baker University, 2008
B.S.Ed. Early Childhood; Missouri Western State University, 2005
Courses Taught
Early Childhood Practicum in Kindergarten
Early Childhood Practicum in Grades 1-3
Early Childhood Capstone Practicum
Understanding the Whole Child in Preschool and Kindergarten
Early Childhood Curricular Approaches
Academic Interests
Reggio Emilia Approach to Early Childhood
Laboratory School Impacts on Teacher Preparation Programs
Foundational Reading Skills
Multiage Classrooms
Scholarly Activity
King, L. M., Taylor, S. E., Haughey, J. P., & Gordon, W. D. (2022). Resiliency and Lessons Learned: Stakeholder Perspectives on Northwest Missouri Lab Schools' Response to the Pandemic. International Association of Laboratory Schools, 12(2), 73-80.
Gordon, D., Haughey, J., King, L., Rouner, C., Taylor, S., Wall, T. (2021, June 8). Impact of Lab Schools on Recruitment and Retention: Making it Work in Times of COVID. Presentation at the International Association of Laboratory Schools, Virtual Conference.
Gordon, D., Haughey, J., King, L., Rouner, C., Taylor, S., Wall, T. (2021, March 9). Impact of Lab Schools on Recruitment and Retention: Making it Work in Times of COVID. Presentation at the Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education, Virtual Conference.
Haughey, B., King, L. (2019, March 22). Using seesaw for reflective practices. Presentation at the International Association of Laboratory Schools, Fort Worth, TX.
King, L., O'Neal, B. (2018, March). Reinventing school: Collaborating to redefine a culture with intentional practice and research. Presentation at the International Association of Laboratory Schools, Pittsburg, PA.
Patet, P., Hull, D., King, L., Mason, A., Sheil, M. (2017, March). Stop! Stop! No sugar on top! Working together to raise healthy children. Presentation at National Association for the Education of Young Children, Atlanta, GA.
Other Professional Experiences
Board of Directors, International Association of Laboratory Schools
