Maryville University s School of Education prepares its students to be reflective teachers committed to one of the most critical jobs in a democracy. Maryville s Middle Level English/Language Arts Education program focuses on teaching grades 5-9 and prepares its prospective teachers to understand the special joys and challenges of working with young adolescents. Located in the heart of St. Louis, Maryville provides education students with extensive and intensive field experiences in middles schools throughout the St. Louis region.