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Dr. Matt Symonds

Professor

faculty Matt Symonds

"Reach out to professors if you need help. Stay on top of coursework."

Degrees Held:

  • Ed. D. – University of Missouri

Career Highlights:

  • Current board member and 2010 President of the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators
  • Seven years of intercollegiate athletics administration experience
  • Experience as parks and recreation board member
  • Former director of the School of Health Science and Wellness

Which online degree program(s) do you teach?

  • In what ways do you connect with online students?

    Canvas and Zoom.

  • What do you want your students to take away from class?

    The ability to apply data analysis strategies to informed decision-making.

  • What advice would you give to your online students?

    Reach out to professors if you need help. Stay on top of coursework.

  • What is the one book you think everyone should read?

    "Ego is the Enemy" by Ryan Holiday

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