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”A hundred years from now, it will not matter what my bank account was, the sort of house I lived in, or the kind of car I drove….but the world may be different because I was important in the life of a CHILD.”
-Kathy Davis, educator

This philosophy has driven my desire to make a positive difference in our world by touching the lives of many children. I believe the student needs to be your focal point, followed in importance by the outcome of what you want them to be able to do when they leave your classroom.  The statement, “all children can learn” is absolutely true.
It has been my goal to help each of my students find success in the learning process, so they can be effective, positive contributors to their profession and society as a whole. 

Meet Our Staff
 
Dorothy Copas
 Assistant Professor, College of Education, and Chair of Licensure & Endorsement Programs
 Year Started at UF: 2002
Contact Information
  Office Location: 300 Davis Street #160
 Telephone: 419-434-4683
 E-mail: copas@findlay.edu
Credentials
  M.Ed., Bowling Green State University
B.S., Ashland University

    Profile

    Dorothy currently holds a permanent teaching license for grades one-eight, and an Elementary Principal’s license in the state of Ohio. She currently teaches courses in the College of Education in Early Childhood Methods, Intervention Specialist Theory, Early Childhood Capstone and Education Policy and Procedures. Prior to joining the faculty at The University of Findlay, Dorothy had thirty-one years of experience in teaching and administration in Ohio Public Schools, with a career focus in Early Childhood Education and Special Education services. She is a Praxis III Assessor for The Ohio Department of Education.

    Professional Activity

    Dorothy is a member of the Ohio Administrators of Elementary School Association, Ohio Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development, Ohio Association of Teacher Educators, National Council of Teachers of English, Phi Delta Kappa, American Association of Colleges of Teacher Educators and is a recipient of the Jennings Foundation Scholarship Award.

    Recent Publications and/or Performances

    Professor Copas has presented at conferences for Elmwood Local Schools, Lakota Local Schools and The University of Findlay. She has written, received and administered Title I Grants, Title II Grants, Title VI-B Grants, the Eisenhower Grant and a five-year Ohio Venture Capital Grant. She directs the Early Childhood Programs at The University of Findlay and has written to the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards for the undergraduate and post-baccalaureate programs.