Biography

Michelle Schwartze is an Associate Teaching Professor at Missouri S&T. She graduated in 2016 from Illinois State University with her Doctorate of Education in Curriculum and Instruction. Prior to that she taught for 13 years in grades ranging from 3^rd to 8^th, mostly in the subjects of math and science. She teaches and advises the elementary education majors. Her research interests are constructivism, flexible seating, and STEM education. 

Disciplines

Elementary Education, STEM Education, Middle School Mathematics, Curriculum and Instruction

Education

• 2016 – Ed.D. in Curriculum and Instruction, Illinois State University
• 2007 – M.A. in Curriculum and Instruction, Bradley University
• 2001 – B.S. in Elementary Education, Bradley University

Awards

• Award for Excellence in Integrating Math and Science, School Science and Mathematics Association (Fall 2025)
• Missouri Association of Colleges for Teacher Education Educator of Excellence (Spring 2022)
• Faculty Teaching Award, Missouri S&T (Fall 2024; Spring 2021)
• Service Learning Award, Missouri S&T (Spring 2021)
• Outstanding Teaching Award, Missouri S&T (Fall 2021; Fall 2020; Spring 2018)