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Tara Clarkson
Tara has a BA and an MA in English from the University of Missouri–Saint Louis. She is a graduate of Pierre Laclede Honors College in Saint Louis and has a certificate in copyediting from the University of San Diego Division of Extended Studies.
Dr. Katherine Armstrong
Katie Armstrong is an assistant professor of Communication Studies in the School of Arts and Humanities. Before arriving at MVC, she taught undergraduate communication courses at West Virginia University and Texas Christian University. She is an active National Communication Association and Eastern Communication Association member and has published work in Health Communication and the Southern … Read Dr. Katherine Armstrong
Reese Fraley
Reese Fraley is a Sedalia, Missouri native and has been teaching and performing professionally since 2018. Before moving back to Missouri, Reese went to the University of Oklahoma and currently holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree in Modern Dance Performance. In Oklahoma, she was exposed to many talented artists in the studio (Ailey II … Read Reese Fraley
Christopher Libby
Dr. Christopher Libby is dean of the Honors College, professor of Religion and Philosophy, and faculty sponsor for Alpha Chi Honor Society. He has taught at Valley since 2011. Libby’s teaching and scholarship are focused broadly on theoretical and applied ethical issues that arise at the intersection of philosophy and theology. His publications include “Rorty … Read Christopher Libby
Torey Spitzig
Torey Spitzig, a graduate of Missouri Valley College, obtained her Bachelor’s Degree in Dance and earned a Minor in General Business in 2014. Throughout her four years at MVC, she danced and performed in the Repertory Dance Ensemble Dance Company and was named the Outstanding Dance Scholar for her Senior Class. Beginning her dance training at … Read Torey Spitzig
Jeremy Wagner
Jeremy Wagner is a promising and engaging music educator, with a Master’s of Music in Choral Conducting at the University of Missouri. At the institution, Wagner was able to work alongside and learn directly from mentors, Dr. R. Paul Crabb, Dr. Wendy Sims, and Dr. Brandon Boyd. Wagner has been serving as the Director of … Read Jeremy Wagner
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Dr. Jennifer Justice
Dr. Jennifer Justice is originally from Iowa. Her areas of specialization include medieval literature, with an emphasis in Arthurian studies, early modern literature and Irish studies. Prior to Missouri Valley College, she taught at Southern Illinois University, Logan College, Southern New Hampshire University and Oklahoma Panhandle University. PhD literature, Southern Illinois University MA English, Southern … Read Dr. Jennifer Justice
Dr. Claire Schmidt
Dr. Claire Schmidt is an assistant professor of English. She teaches courses in British and World literature and writing. Her areas of literary expertise include early medieval British literature (Anglo Saxon hagiography and oral tradition), Chaucer, postcolonial British fiction, and global mystery fiction. Claire specializes in creative nonfiction, public writing, and grant writing. As a … Read Dr. Claire Schmidt
Chris Post
Chris Post is an instructor of mass communication and serves as faculty advisor for The Delta student newspaper and Voyage student magazine at Missouri Valley College. Over the last 20 years, Chris has had the opportunity to experience all aspects of print journalism working as a reporter, editor and photojournalist at weekly and daily newspapers, … Read Chris Post