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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

A Jaunty Jive with Judy Young

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

A Good Dose of PD

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!