The Missouri Reader
Vol. 39, Issue 1
Editorial Board 2014-15
Kit L. Blake, Ed.D.
MO Western State Univ.
Carolyn Brown, Ph.D.
University of MO-St. Louis
Dawna Lisa Buchanan, Ph.D.
University of Central MO
Tammy Condren, Ed.D.
Southwest Baptist University
Cindy Hail, Ph.D.
Missouri State University
Anita Lael, Ph.D.
Lincoln University
Jana Loge, M.Ed.
Southwest Regional Professional Development Center
Lori Long, M.S.Ed.
Stockton Public Schools
Denise Mounts, Ed.D.
University of Arkansas- Fayetteville
Clover Noack, M.A.Ed.
Ft. Zumwalk Schools
Brenda Owens, M.S.Ed.
Bolivar Public Schools, Ret.
Lenny Sanchez, Ph.D.
University of MO-Columbia
A. Michelle Sencibaugh, Ed.D.
Valley Park School District
Terry Sherer, Ph.D.
Culver-Stockton College
Aimee Tinsley, M.A.Ed.
Nixa Public Schools
Betty Porter Walls, Ph.D.
Harris-Stowe State University
Paula Witkowski, Ph.D.
Webster University
The Missouri Reader is a peer-reviewed online journal that is published twice a year by the Missouri State Council of the International Reading Association as a forum for thoughtful consideration of issues, practices, research, and ideas in the field of literacy. Its purpose is to serve teachers, parents, consultants, supervisors, administrators, university faculty, and others interested in promoting literacy.
Promoting Literacy Throughout the
State of Missouri
Journal of the
Missouri Reading Association
Co-Editor
Julie Bryant, Ed.D.
Southwest Baptist University
Volume 39, Issue 1
Winter 2015
Co-Editor
Jennifer Fox, M.Ed.
Southwest Baptist University
Contents
Collaboration Collection
Behold the Power of the Class Meeting
Melissa J. Hayslip
Who knew class meetings could promote literacy as well as address social issues? This teacher shares simple ways to connect with your class through reading, writing, and talking during class meetings.
Invaluable Invitation
Judy Young with Julie Bryant
Get a peek into the life of Missouri's award-winning children's author and poet Judy Young. Find out how you can have her come to your school to share with students, teachers, and parents, too!
Editors' Expressions
Julie Bryant and Jennifer Fox
Discover what the co-editors have been up to, and find out about some fantastic professional development opportunities available right here in our own backyard!
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And Beyond!