Julie Smith Sodey

Dr. Julie Smith Sodey is an Associate Teaching Professor and Associate Department Chair in the Department of Educator Preparation and Leadership at the University of Missouri–St. Louis (UMSL), College of Education. She plays a key role in teacher preparation, focusing on curriculum development, clinical experiences, and leadership in educator training programs.

Her research and service interests include:

• Foundations of education
• Instructional design
• Professional dispositions for teachers
• Improvement of teacher education programming
• Development of diverse teacher pipelines

Dr. Smith Sodey earned her Ed.D. in Educational Policy and Leadership. Prior to her academic career, she served for ten years as a public-school educator, including roles as a classroom teacher and K-6 mathematics instructional coach, giving her extensive practical experience in K-12 education.

She currently serves as Director of Teacher Education at UMSL, contributing to systemic improvements in teacher preparation. Her work emphasizes leadership, equity, and program effectiveness in cultivating future educators.

Dr. Smith Sodey is actively engaged in departmental leadership and teacher education reform. She has no listed scientific awards or publications in the provided text, but her administrative and academic roles indicate a strong commitment to educational excellence and inclusivity.