Laurie Edmondson

Laurie Edmondson serves as Professor of Education and Director of Elementary Education at Drury University's School of Education & Child Development, where she has been faculty since 2003 and attained full professorship in 2014.

Her academic credentials include:

• B.A. from Southwest Missouri State University (1986)
• M.S.Ed. from Southwest Missouri State University (1993)
• Ed.D. from Saint Louis University (2003)

Dr. Edmondson's research focuses on foundational literacy development with specialized expertise in Reading Recovery methodologies and rural literacy initiatives. Her work bridges theoretical frameworks with practical classroom applications, emphasizing early intervention strategies for diverse learners. She actively contributes to national literacy discourse through leadership roles in professional organizations, particularly addressing educational equity in underserved communities.

She currently serves as counselor for Kappa Delta Pi Honor Society and previously held leadership positions in the International Reading Association, including presidency of both the Springfield chapter and Missouri State Council. Her professional trajectory includes significant pre-Drury experience as District Reading Specialist and Instructional Specialist for Springfield Public Schools, where she also delivered Reading Recovery and Early Literacy instruction.