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Education Faculty

Andy Jett, Ed.D.

Executive Vice President and Chief Innovation Officer Phone 816-501-3761 Email andy.jett

Jessica Kamuru, Ph.D.

Assistant Professor Phone 816-501-2960 Email jessica.kamuru

Education Adjunct Faculty

Dan Garrison, M.A. History; M.A. Teaching

Adjunct Email daniel.garrison

Stacy King, Ed.D.

Adjunct, Education Email kingsr

John McKinney, Ed.D

Adjunct, Education Email john.mckinney

Christopher Roller, Education Specialist

Adjunct Professor Phone 816-898-4811 Email christopher.roller

Education Staff

Cory Roup, M.S.

Director of Advising & Certification for K-12 Education Phone 816.501.2464 Email cory.roup

Julie Stark

Sr. Administrative Assistant Phone 816-501-2467 Email julie.stark

News & Events

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• Avila University Launches New Intramural Sports Program
  February 26, 2025 | Kansas City, MO — Avila University has launched a new intramural sports program, expanding opportunities for students to engage in athletic activities. This initiative reflects the university’s commitment to offering a wide range of activities for all students. The program is the result of months of preparation by the student engagement team….

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• A Student’s Journey: An interview with Jade Alfieri Sobral
  Tell us a little bit about your decision to come to Avila. When I decided to pursue my MBA in the U.S., I knew it would be a way to level up my career and education. It was a big decision, but I wanted to challenge myself and open doors to new opportunities. However, I didn’t…

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