Gregory Rich

Gregory Rich serves as Associate Professor and Director of Field Experiences at Northwest Missouri State University's School of Education since joining in 2013. His teaching portfolio includes EDCU 61-360 Secondary Practicum II, EDUC 61-633 Curriculum Design, EDUC 61-623 Relational School Leadership, EDUC 61-681 School and Community Relations, EDUC 61-668 K-12 Capstone Practicum, and EDUC 61742 Internship.

His educational credentials feature an Ed.D. in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri - Columbia (2008), Ed Specialist (1997) and Ed Masters (1995) from the University of Central Missouri, and B.S. Education from Tulsa University (1984).

Dr. Rich's research centers on field and clinical experiences with emphasis on deploying teacher candidates as teachers of record to mitigate teacher shortages. His work bridges curriculum design, school leadership, and community partnerships through practical classroom applications.

• Teacher preparation models addressing staffing crises
• Real-time assistive technologies in language instruction
• Systemic program redesign for clinical practice

His publication trends demonstrate consistent focus on practical solutions for teacher education, with recent articles in Educational Renaissance analyzing partnership impacts and captioning efficacy in diverse classrooms. The research shows strong alignment between university programs and K-12 district needs.

Professional trajectory includes 10 state, 1 regional, and 8 national presentations. Prior to academia, he served as Associate Superintendent for Hickman Mills C-1 School District (2005-2013), overseeing secondary programs, curriculum development, and financial operations.

Operational leadership extends to supervising building administrators and managing grants during his tenure as High School Principal in Excelsior Springs School District (1998-2005), following 14 years as secondary and elementary teacher across multiple districts.