Teaching & Leadership
Jan. 9, 2026
Anthony Funderburg
Educational background Ph.D., McKendree University, 2024 Specialist, McKendree University, 2020 M.A., McKendree University, 2015 B.S., Missouri State University, 2000 Courses taught PRST 2080: Global Sport Environments PRST 3400: Sport and Recreation Marketing PRST 4208: Administration and Organizational Behavior…
Jan. 7, 2026
Meikah Dado
Meikah Dado, Ph.D., is motivated by her belief that all individuals should have equitable access to food and education. Drawing on a multidisciplinary background in dairy science, international agricultural development, and agricultural leadership, Dado’s professional expertise encompasses monitoring and evaluation, grant writing and management, and a broad range of research initiatives. Her teaching centers on cultivating leadership capacity within the agricultural sector, with an emphasis on developing future leaders equipped with strong critical thinking and problem solving skills. Educational Background Ph.D. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University M.S. Agricultural Leadership, Education and Communications, Texas A&M University…
July 31, 2024
Kristin E. Gibson
Kristin Gibson is an Assistant Professor of Conservation and Environmental Education in the School of Natural Resources at the University of Missouri. She holds a Ph.D. and master’s degree from the University of Georgia and a bachelor’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Before joining the University of Missouri, she served as a Teaching Assistant for the Austrian Federal Ministry of Education, Science, and Research through Fulbright Austria (2018–2019), worked as a Coastal Community Engagement Specialist AmeriCorps Member with the North Carolina Coastal Federation (2017–2018), and held several seasonal positions in natural resources communication and outreach. Educational…
March 20, 2023
Stephen Mukembo
Mukembo’s interdisciplinary research aims to advance entrepreneurship and innovation as a tool for addressing societal challenges, promoting economic growth, and improving community livelihoods. His work focuses on cultivating the next generation of entrepreneurial and innovative thought leaders, equipped to tackle existing and emerging issues in agriculture, food, and natural resources, as well as rural economic development challenges in Missouri and beyond. Mukembo’s interdisciplinary interests include entrepreneurship and innovation in agriculture (agripreneurship), entrepreneurship and workforce development, sustainable entrepreneurship, sustainable food systems, rural entrepreneurship and ecosystem building, and international agricultural development. Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural Education (Minor Entrepreneurship), Oklahoma State University MBA.,…
Nov. 3, 2022
Annette Kendall
Dr. Kendall’s teaching centers on helping students see themselves as capable problem-solvers who can create value in the world. She designs highly experiential courses in sales and marketing that blend real-world projects, coaching-style feedback, and structured reflection so students build both skill and self-belief. A key focus of her teaching is creating environments where neurodivergent students can leverage their strengths, experience genuine belonging, and build empowering pathways for shaping their futures. She serves as the faculty advisor for the Mizzou National Agri-Marketing Association (NAMA) Student Competition Team. Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural and Applied Economics, University of Missouri-Columbia, 2019 Master of…
April 5, 2021
Heike Buecking
Plants are metaorganisms that engage in intimate associations with a wide diversity of microorganisms. Many of these microorganisms are beneficial and help plants to overcome a variety of abiotic and biotic stresses. In our research, we focus particularly on arbuscular mycorrhizal (AM) fungi and nitrogen fixing rhizobia bacteria. AM fungi played a significant role during land plant evolution and form close interactions with the roots of 70% of land plants, including many agronomically important species, such as corn, soybean, or wheat. AM fungi increase the nutrient acquisition of for example phosphate, nitrogen, sulfur, and potassium from the soil, and improve…
Jan. 31, 2019
Rebecca Mott
Educational background Ph.D. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2019 M.S. Agricultural Education, University of Missouri, 2013…
Feb. 26, 2018
Jon Simonsen
Educational background Ph.D., Agricultural and Extension Education, The Ohio State University, 2010 M.S., Agricultural and Extension Education, The Ohio State University, 2008 B.S., Agricultural Education, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, 1996 Courses taught Ag Ed Ld 1000: Orientation to Agricultural Education and Leadership Ag Ed Ld 3776: Litton Leadership Scholars Ag Ed Ld 4320/7320: Methods of Teaching I Ag Ed Ld 4993: Internship in Agricultural Education and Leadership Ag Ed Ld 8250: Leadership Theory and Application…
Dec. 15, 2017
Jennifer Wentz
Educational background B.A., Leisure, Youth, and Human Services, emphasis in Programming and Tourism, University of Northern Iowa M.Ed., Sport and Fitness Administration, University of Houston Ph.D., Agricultural Education and Leadership, University of Missouri Courses Taught PRST1010, Introduction to Sport, Recreation, and Tourism PRST2115, Practicum Experience PRST2025, Community Engagement and Volunteering PRST3215W, Program and Event Development PRST4208/7208, Administration and Organizational Behavior PRST4940, Internship in Parks, Recreation, Sport and Tourism…