Rebecca Moore

Dr. Rebecca Moore serves as Associate Professor and MSEd Early Childhood Program Coordinator at Northwest Missouri State University's College of Education, joining the institution in 2018. She teaches diverse early childhood courses including Trauma Informed Practices, Early Childhood Leadership, and Developmental Foundations.

Her academic credentials include:

• Ed.D. Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, University of Missouri Columbia
• M.A. Human Environmental Studies: Child Development/Family Studies, Southeast Missouri State University
• B.S. Human Environmental Studies: Child Development/Family Studies, Southeast Missouri State University

Dr. Moore's research centers on trauma-informed educational strategies with emphasis on classroom management, brain research, and mental health interventions. Her work integrates constructivist philosophies, play-based learning approaches including Reggio Emilia, and mindfulness techniques to address childhood trauma and suicide prevention in educational settings.

Recent publications demonstrate her focus on practical trauma applications—from AI-enhanced teacher training to expressive writing therapies for college students and rural elementary school ACEs studies—highlighting interdisciplinary connections between education, psychology, and community health.

Her scholarly recognition includes:

• Influential Women Northwest Faculty Award
• Commitment to Student Success Northwest Faculty Award

Dr. Moore advises the Kids Dedicated to Students (KIDS) organization and has secured significant research funding:

• 2023: $3,585 Improvement of Teaching and Learning Grant for infant/toddler STEM education
• 2022: $25,000 Missouri Path Forward Grant for model classroom development
• 2018: Growing with MO Farm-to-Preschool Learning Grant

She actively engages with community mental health initiatives through the Maryville Partners in Prevention Coalition, Mental Health Task Force, and Infant Early Childhood Mental Health Policy Project.