Education Faculty
Education Adjunct Faculty
John McKinney, Ed.D
Adjunct College of Innovative Professional & Graduate Studies Email john.mckinneyEducation Staff
Cory Roup, M.S.
Director of Advising & Certification for K-12 Education Phone 816.501.2464 Email cory.roup
News & Events
- We Are Community: Demanding Dignity in a Divided TimeAt Avila University, we cannot be silent in the face of fear, division, and the diminishing of human dignity that we are witnessing across our country right now. As a Catholic institution founded by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, we stand firmly and unapologetically for the God given dignity of every person and against…
- Boyd Pitkin Named Recipient of Robert E. “Ish” Smith Achievement AwardKANSAS CITY, Mo. — Avila University Associate Athletic Director Boyd Pitkin has been named the 2026 recipient of the Robert E. “Ish” Smith Achievement Award by the NAIA. The award was presented at the NAIA Baseball Coaches’ Association Meeting and recognizes individuals who have demonstrated exceptional service and dedication to the promotion of NAIA Baseball throughout…
- Avila University Presents “Dialogue with Descendants” as Part of the Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture SeriesKansas City, Mo. — Avila University will host a historic evening of dialogue, reflection, and civic leadership as part of the Harry S. Truman Distinguished Lecture Series with “Dialogue with Descendants: A Truman–Eisenhower Legacy Conversation” on Thursday, January 29, 2025, at the Goppert Theatre on Avila University’s campus. This special event brings together Mary Jean Eisenhower,…