Missouri At-Large

Connecting educators throughout the Missouri region, including mid-size and rural schools

About Us

The At-large region of the Show Me Literacies Collaborative is housed at the University of Missouri and works in conjunction with the Missouri Writing Project to serve educators at 18 small to midsize schools across the State of Missouri.  Our team provides professional development and support for developing literacy plans according to each school's needs.

Year 5 Resources and Information


Upcoming events

Information for Participating Schools

Our partnership with University of Missouri

The University of Missouri College of Education and Human Development offers graduate programs particularly relevant for our CLSD participating teachers. Participants in the CLSD grant are eligible for a tuition benefit. Contact Sam Von Gillern svongillern@missouri.edu or Jackie Thomas thomasjm@missouri.edu for additional program information.

For more information about the CLSD grant at the University of Missouri visit HERE.

Our partnership with MWPN

The Missouri Writing Projects Network is a source of professional development for teachers around the state. Online and in-person events are available at each location. Contact Bryan Gaskill bgaskill@marshallowls.com for more information about Missouri Writing Project.

Program Team

  • Amy Lannin

    CLSD Grant Primary Investigator, Director, University Of MO Campus Writing Program, Associate Professor Learning, Teaching & Curriculum

  • Julie Sheerman

    Grant Manager Missouri Writing Project, High School English Marceline High School

  • Jackie Thomas

    Project Manager, University of MO College of Education and Human Development/CLSD Grant

  • Laura Obubo

    University Of MO Graduate Assistant And Doctoral Student, Literacies For Social Transformation Program

  • Faith Shahale

    University of MO Graduate Assistant And Masters Student, Special Education

Facilitator Team

The facilitators in the At Large Region work directly with the participating schools to provide professional development and assistance as they work toward the goals of their literacy plan.

  • Photo of Charlotte Brumfield

    Charlotte Brumfield

    Facilitator At-Large Region

  • Casey Daugherty

    Facilitator for Diamond, Neosho and Verona School Districts

  • Misha Fugit

    Facilitator for Avilla, Junction Hill and West Plains School Districts

  • Bryan Gaskill

    Facilitator for Neosho and Verona School Districts

  • Marty Hawkins

    Facilitator for Chadwick School District

  • photo of Heidi Newell

    Heidi Newell

    At Large Region Facilitator

  • Kerry Townsend

    Facilitator for Hannibal School District

  • Brandy Van De Riet

    Facilitator for Junction Hill, New Bloomfield and West Plains School Districts

  • Teresa Vandover

    Facilitator for Avilla School District and School Administrators for the region

  • Sam Von Gillern

    Facilitator and Research Support At-Large Region

  • Julie Albee

    Former Facilitator for Hannibal School District 2020-2024

  • Peter Lamear

    Former Facilitator for Diamond School District 2020-2024

Participating schools