Jessica L. Barnes

Department

History

Role: Faculty
Campus: Springfield

Postal mail

Missouri State University
History
901 S. National Ave.
Springfield, MO 65897

Biography

A lifelong resident of Missouri, Jessica attended Missouri State University for her undergraduate and graduate degrees. Jessica became an educator because of inspirational teachers throughout her schooling that motivated her to enjoy learning and to help pass knowledge along to others. Having taught adults, college, high school, and middle school through online, blended, and in person formats, we can safely say being a teacher is her calling. Currently, Jessica is teaching middle school for the St. Clair R-XIII school district and per course for Missouri State University.

Details

Education

  • MA, History, 2010, Missouri State University - Springfield
  • BSED, History, 2006, Missouri State University - Springfield

Teaching

E-Portfolio Supervision for Student Teachers

Professional experience

  • Missouri State University- Per Course Faculty in the History Department
  • St. Clair Schools- St. Clair Jr. High- Social Studies Teacher
  • Springfield Public Schools- Hillcrest High School- Social Studies Department Chair
  • Roeslein & Associates, Inc.- Learning and Development Manager

Research and professional interests

  • Missouri Council for the Social Studies (MCSS) Member November 2009-Present -- Board Secretary February 2016-March 2021
  • Missouri State University Bachelor of Science of Education Committee October 2013-May 2021
  • Missouri State University Professional Education Committee (PEC) October 2008-May 2012
  • Missouri State University Master Advisor, Academic Advisement Center Aug 11-May 15, May 07-May 08
  • National Education Association Member August 2005-August 2022, August 2023-Present -- Springfield Board Member - July 2019-May 2022; Building Representative - August 2015-May 2022

Awards and honors

  • Gilder Lehrman History Teacher of the Year for Missouri, 2024
  • Teacher of the Month, St. Clair Jr. High, 2024
  • My Jersey, My Impact- Student Selected Inspirational Teacher, 2023, 2024
  • Inspirational Teacher Award, Missouri Public Affairs Academy, 2012, 2015