Judith Estes

Judi Simmons Estes

Judi Simmons Estes is an Associate Professor and Associate Dean in the School for Education at Park University.134 She began working at Park University as an adjunct in the School for Education in 2007 and took a full-time position in July 2009 as an Assistant Professor.2

Research Interests

Dr. Estes has research interests in the following areas134:

• Teacher preparation
• Online teaching
• Technology integration in education
• Diversity in education

Selected Publications

Some of Dr. Estes' notable publications include1:

• "Emerging tools and applications of virtual reality in education" (2016)
• "The pivotal role of faculty in online student engagement and retention" (2016)
• "Teacher preparation programs and learner-centered, technology-integrated instruction" (2017)
• "Current and prospective applications of virtual reality in higher education" (2020)

Awards and Recognition

• Dr. Estes consistently demonstrates her drive and passion for education through her work at Park University.
• She was featured in the April 2018 Faculty Spotlight by the Faculty Center for Innovation at Park University.5