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Education Faculty

Natalie Cobb, Ed.D.

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR and DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL and FIELD-BASED EXPERIENCES Phone 816-501-2432 Email natalie.cobb

Andy Jett, Ed.D.

Associate Professor and Dean of the College of Professional Schools Phone 816-501-3761 Email andy.jett

Jessica Kamuru, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Phone 816-501-2960 Email jessica.kamuru

Stacy Keith, Ed.D.

ASSOCIATE DEAN of COLLEGE of PROFESSIONAL SCHOOLS, SCHOOL OF EDUCATION CHAIR, ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR Phone 816-501-2446 Email stacy.keith

Sue Ellen McCalley, Ph.D.

PROFESSOR Phone 816-501-2433 Email sueellen.mccalley

Catherine Miller, Ed.D.

Instructor Phone 816-501-3663 Email catherine.miller

Education Staff

Cory Roup

Assistant Director of Graduate Education Phone 816.501.2464 Email cory.roup

Julie Stark

Office Manager, Education Phone 816-501-2467 Email julie.stark

Alicia Murillo

Director of Assessment and Accreditation Phone 816-501-2465 Email alicia.murillo

News & Events

• Whapham named Vice President of Academic Affairs
  Avila University today announced the appointment of Theodore James Whapham, Ph.D., as vice president for academic affairs, effective July 1. In this role, he will support the work of faculty through oversight of curriculum, new curricular activities, academic policies and other areas essential to the University. “I am so pleased to be welcoming Dr. Ted Whapham…

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• Hanks, Leimkuhler Photos Selected for Undergrad Exhibition
  Two Avila University students were among the finalists for the 26th annual Kansas City Artist Coalition Undergraduate Exhibition this April. Works from Chanelle Hanks (Software Engineering) and Hannah Leimkuhler (Education) are on display at the KCAC exhibition space in downtown Kansas City, Missouri for the month of April, where they are displayed with the top photography…

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• Nine Avila University Students Inducted into National Premedical Honor Society
  The Avila University Zeta Chapter of Alpha Epsilon Delta inducted nine new members into the national premedical honor society on April 14. The following students were inducted as part of the ceremony: Karla Alvarado – Kansas City, KS – Sophomore – Biochemistry & Molecular Biology Kenzie Beeler – Greenwood, MO – Senior – Kinesiology Alexander Carpenter…

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