Brian D. Yontz came to the Department of Education at Wittenberg University in the Fall of 2006. Brian is a product of the Springfield City Schools and is excited to be back “home.” He serves the department as the Director of Student Teaching and Teacher Placement.
Prior to coming to Wittenberg he was the Partnership and Outreach Coordinator at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Along with nurturing partnership schools, Brian also supervised student teachers and practicum students.
Brian has presented at numerous state and national conferences focusing on pK-12/University partnerships, effectiveness in gaining pedagogical content knowledge and overall initial teacher preparation program design.
Brian lists his professional highlights as serving as WSU’s site liaison to The Stivers School for the Arts in the Dayton Public School 2003-2006, studying with Dr. John Goodlad, and going through the National Network for Educational Renewal’s Leadership Associates Program in 2006.
Brian has a B.A. from Asbury College, a M.S. from Wright State University and he is currently a doctoral student in Teacher Education at The Ohio State University. He lives in Springfield with his wife Erin and daughter Claire.