John Hinsley

John Hinsley, Ed.D., serves as an Associate Professor at Southwest Baptist University, specializing in Educational Leadership and Secondary Education. His research focuses on teacher professional development, classroom instructional effectiveness, and physical education methodologies.

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership (SBU, dissertation: "Teacher Perception of Professional Development on Classroom Teaching Skills and Student Academic Performance")
• Ed.S. in Educational Leadership (Missouri State University, thesis: "Teacher's Appreciation and Reception of the Missouri Teacher Evaluation Program")
• M.S. in Secondary Education (SBU, thesis: "The Gut Buster vs. Traditional Abdominal Strength Building Exercises")
• B.S. in Physical Education/Secondary Science (University of the Ozarks)

His academic work emphasizes improving teaching practices through structured evaluation systems and evidence-based professional development strategies. In physical education research, he compares exercise efficacy for abdominal strength training.

Scientific Awards:

• 1999 Missouri Junior Academy of Science Outstanding Teacher

Hinsley actively contributes to church and community service through his involvement at First Baptist Church in Bolivar.