Allison Dudley

Allison Dudley is an Associate Professor of Education at Graceland University, teaching at the Independence Campus. She serves as Director of the Teacher Education Committee and divides her time across multiple campuses, including Lamoni and Kansas City. Her work bridges academic instruction and practical classroom application, emphasizing literacy and evidence-based teaching methods.

Education:

• Bachelor of Science in Education (BSE), Truman State University
• Master of Arts (MA), Truman State University
• Doctor of Education (EdD), University of Missouri - Columbia

Research & Teaching Focus: Allison specializes in literacy education, teacher preparation, and strategies for at-risk readers. She integrates hands-on classroom practice into her courses, ensuring students apply theoretical knowledge. Her community involvement includes assisting with K-4 reading assessments and mentoring at-risk readers during summers.

Professional Engagement: Prior to Graceland, she spent 22 years as a Title I and Reading Recovery teacher, with earlier experience in 2nd and 3rd-grade classrooms. She actively supports teacher candidates through licensure preparation and maintains ties to public schools via ongoing assessments and mentorship.

Labs/Teams: Leads the Teacher Education Committee, coordinating student teacher placements and program quality assurance across multiple campuses.