Rate My Professor Bryan McDonald

Dr. Bryan McDonald serves as Associate Professor and Educational Leadership Program Coordinator in the Department of Counseling and Educational Leadership within the College of Education at the University of Central Missouri. He possesses over 25 years of experience in K-12 education and administration, providing students with practical insights into school leadership. McDonald earned his Bachelor of Science in Physical Education from Freed Hardeman University in Henderson, Tennessee; Master of Science in Educational Administration from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri; Education Specialist in Educational Leadership from the University of Missouri-Columbia; and Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Saint Louis University. In his role, he coordinates programs such as the Educational Leadership MSE for K-12 Principal certification and EdS options for elementary principals, superintendents, and school leaders.

McDonald's research interests center on beginning principal induction, aimed at supporting new administrators in their transition to leadership roles. He actively participates in educational advisory boards, including the University of Central Missouri College of Education Advisory Board, and contributes to initiatives like Missouri Association of Rural Education agendas. McDonald has co-authored scholarly articles, including 'The Power of Full-Time Certified School Librarians in Missouri: Boosting Student Achievement Across Disciplines' (2023) and 'Play in Early Childhood Education and the Perceived Impacts of Accountability and Rigor' (2021), published in peer-reviewed journals. Additionally, he serves as Conference Chair 2030 for the board of directors at an educational association. His work enhances professional development in educational leadership, preparing future principals and superintendents through rigorous academic programs at the University of Central Missouri.