Natalie Precise

Dr. Natalie Precise serves as Dean of the School of Education & Child Development and Associate Professor of Education at Drury University, where she has been a faculty member since 2013 and attained her current rank in 2019.

Her educational background includes:

• A.A. in Elementary Education from Crowder College (2002)
• B.S. in Elementary Education from Missouri State University (2004)
• MS.Ed. in Education Administration – Elementary Principal from Missouri State University (2007)
• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis from the University of Missouri-Columbia (2012)

Her research emphasizes literacy instruction across developmental stages, with specialized focus on inclusive strategies for students with Autism Spectrum Disorders. This expertise informs her teaching of courses like Methods of Teaching Language Arts and Content Area Literacy, where she bridges theoretical frameworks with classroom practice through her eight years of K-5 teaching experience.

Her professional recognition includes:

• Finalist for the 2012 Dan Cockrell Dissertation of the Year Award
• Springfield Business Journal's 40 Under 40 honor (2021)

In her dual academic-administrative role, Dr. Precise mentors future educators through the Student Teaching Support Seminar while leading institutional initiatives. She extends her scholarly impact via a dedicated literacy blog that translates research into practical classroom applications for practitioners.