Laura King

Laura King serves as an Assistant Professor at Northwest Missouri State University, where she has taught since joining the institution in 2014. Her academic work centers on early childhood education through course instruction and research initiatives focused on innovative teaching methodologies.

Her educational background includes:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri (2024)
• M.A. in Education from Baker University (2008)
• B.S.Ed. in Early Childhood from Missouri Western State University (2005)

Dr. King's research examines the Reggio Emilia Approach, laboratory school impacts on teacher preparation, foundational reading skills development, and multiage classroom structures. Her work investigates how laboratory schools enhance teacher training programs and implement effective early childhood curricula through practical research applications.

Recent scholarly output reveals consistent focus on laboratory school operations during crises, technology integration for teacher reflection, and collaborative school culture development. Publications demonstrate growing emphasis on pandemic-related educational challenges, digital tools for professional practice, and interdisciplinary approaches to early childhood health and nutrition.

Dr. King actively contributes to the International Association of Laboratory Schools as a Board of Directors member. Her professional journey includes leadership roles as Early Childhood Director and Elementary School Principal, classroom teaching experience in grades K-2, and involvement in Parents as Teachers programs.