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Doris M Metz, Ph.D.

Associate Professor of Education

dmetz@ozarks.edu

479-979-1327

Location
Walker Hall - 335
Doris M Metz, Ph.D.

I began my teaching career in 1983 when I graduated with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Maine at Fort Kent. Teaching has taken me across the United States and even to Germany, where my husband was stationed from 1984-1987. I earned a Master of Education degree from Arkansas Tech University in 1991. After graduating from the University of Denver with a PhD in 2006, I began my higher education teaching career back in my hometown community of Fort Kent, Maine. I accepted my current position here at the University of the Ozarks in 2017.

My primary teaching focus at U of O is elementary education and literacy, although I do teach other courses. Students and I explore what it is like to be young learners in school today, how to relate to children by creating activities that are engaging and interesting for them to participate in, and designing learning plans. Pre-service teachers enter the school system in field experiences early in their program of study, typically during the freshman year.

Elementary Education majors are encouraged to join Ozarks Student Education Association (OSEA) as soon as their second semester on campus. As a member, these education go-getters participate in collaborating with faculty to host local high schools in an Education Mini-Conference for Juniors and Seniors interested in becoming teachers. OSEA members host Project Learning Tree, which is a professional learning opportunity geared towards science education for grades K-12. We encourage all elementary education majors to participate in the Education Department’s monthly Education Hour. Although not required, the education faculty enjoy eating lunch with any of our students who wish to join us each Tuesday during each semester. We can be found in the Media Center located on the 3rd Floor of Walker Hall.

On the personal side, I have been married to my husband, John, since 1984 and we have four children and five grandchildren. My hobbies include traveling, photography, putting together puzzles, reading, and quilting.