Dr. Atteberry is passionate about teaching and likes to engage students with critical thinking, literary analysis, and culture, while integrating technology and sharing God's Word with others. After graduating with a bachelor's degree in Elementary Education and a master’s degree in School Administration from Oral Roberts University, he worked as a teacher and administrator in Christian Schools in the Tulsa area. He also has a master’s degree in English Education from Grand Canyon University. He has a doctoral degree in Educational Leadership from ORU. Prior to his academic career, Dr. Atteberry worked in law enforcement as a patrol officer, detective, and DARE officer. He currently has certifications in the State of Oklahoma as a Superintendent, High School Principal, Elementary Principal, Secondary English teacher, English Second Language, Mild to Moderate Disabilities, Middle- Level English, Middle-Level Social Studies, and Elementary Education. He teaches Composition 101, 102 and 303, Copyediting, Technical Writing I and II, and Grant Writing at Oral Roberts University. In addition to teaching, Bruce loves to spend time outdoors. He has a fishing kayak and fishes local lakes and rivers whenever possible. He has two daughters and four grandchildren. Dr. Atteberry currently resides in Tulsa.