Dr. Ruth Schock, OSF,   Ed.D.                                                         
 Department Chair, Associate Professor of Education

Ed. D. The University of St. Thomas, Educational Leadership; M.A. The University of St. Thomas, Non-Public School Administration; B.S. University of South Dakota, Mathematics Education

Educational Philosophy:
I believe college students are adult learners able to participate in the teaching/learning process through critical reflection, large and small group discussion, collaboration on projects, and independent reading and research. I believe it is important to examine the various theories proposed in education while studying and applying current research in education through class projects, reflection papers, discussion groups, etc.

Courses taught:
EDUC 250 General Methods of Classroom Organization and Arrangement
EDUC 300 Foundations of Catholic Schools in America
EDEL 341 Social Studies for the Elementary Classroom
EDUC 400 Ministry of Catholic School Teaching
MATH 117 Mathematics for Elementary Teachers