The Teachings of David O. McKay
About the CompilerDr. Mary Jane Woodger is an assistant professor of LDS Church History and Doctrine at Brigham Young University.  A native of Utah, Dr. Woodger has always had a great love for teaching.  After obtaining a B.S. in home economics education, Dr. Woodger taught home economics and American history for a number of years in Salt Lake city, where she received the Vocational Teacher of the Year Award from Jordan School District.  In 1992, she completed her M.Ed., at Utah State University.  In 1997, she received from Brigham Young University an Ed.D. in educational leadership, with a minor in Church history and doctrine.In 1998, Dr. Woodger was honored by Kappa Omicron Nu, with an Award of Excellence for her dissertation research, "The Educational Ideals of David O. McKay."  Dr. Woodger has authored and coauthored numerous articles on doctrinal, historical, and educational subjects.  These articles have appeared in various academic journals as well as venues for the LDS audience, including Journal of Book of Mormon Studies, Deseret News Church News, and Religious Educator.  Her current research interests include twentieth-century Church history, Latter-day Saint women’s history, and Church education.