Leah Blakey

Leah Blakey serves as Professor of History and Associate Provost of Academic Quality at Drury University, where she has been a faculty member since 2004 and achieved full Professor rank in 2021. In her administrative role, she oversees the Your Drury Fusion curriculum and university-wide academic assessment initiatives.

Education:

• B.A., Drury College, 1996
• M.S., Southwest Missouri State University, 1998
• Ph.D., St. Louis University, 2003

Research Interests: Dr. Blakey's scholarly work bridges History with practical applications in International Business and Government, while maintaining a strong focus on Pedagogy. Her expertise in educational methodology drives curriculum innovation, reflected in her leadership of the Your Drury Fusion program and frequent presentations at national pedagogy conferences.

Scientific Awards:

• Faculty Award for Excellence in Advising (2014)
• Educator of the Year (2007)

Advising and Grants: Recognized with the 2014 Excellence in Advising award, Dr. Blakey maintains an active student mentorship practice within the History department. Her administrative position as Associate Provost positions her at the forefront of academic quality initiatives, though specific grant details aren't documented in the source material. Her conference presentations on pedagogy suggest ongoing engagement with educational research funding opportunities.