2012 Excellence in Education Honorees
Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at colleges and universities around the state.
December 2012 Issue
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December 2012 Issue
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Ariel Acebal, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Engineering Physics
Patricia Ahearne-Kroll, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Religion
James M. Anderson, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Pathology, Macromolecular Science, Biomedical Engineering
Hala Annabi, Ph.D.
Ohio University
Management Information Systems
John Anthony, D.M.A.
Ohio Christian University
Music
Reuel Barksdale, M.S.A.
Columbus State Community College
Business Programs
Kristi Barnes, Ph.D.
Ohio University-Southern
Psychology
Patrick J. Bateman, Ph.D.
Youngstown State University
Management
Mary Ellen Batiuk, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Social and Political Studies
Charlotte Belland, M.F.A.
Columbus College of Art & Design
Animation
Mary Ellen Benedict, Ph.D.
Bowling Green State University
Economics
Stanley Blake, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University-Lima
History
Patricia Boehm, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Music
Penelope Bove, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Social and Behavioral Sciences, Sociology
David Bright, Pharm.D.
Ohio Northern University
Pharmacy Practice
Neil Browne, Ph.D.
Bowling Green State University
Economics
Seth Brownlee, Pharm.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Pharmacy Practice/Pharmacotherapy
Martha Castañeda, Ph.D.
Miami University
Teacher Education
Kim Caudill, B.S.
Hocking College
GeoEnvironmental Science
Mike Caudill, Ph.D.
Hocking College
GeoEnvironmental Science
Xudong Chen, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace University
Economics
Jennifer Clevinger, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Math and Sciences, Biology
Betty Clifford, M.S.
Lake Erie College
Mathematics
Alfred Cohoe, M.A.
Ohio Northern University
Psychology, Sociology and Criminal Justice
Claudia Coulton, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Social Work
Paula Dancie, B.F.A.
Kent State University
Fashion Design and Merchandising
Jennifer Dragoo, M.A.
Columbus State Community College
Developmental Education
Greg Dudash, M.D.
Sinclair Community College
Allied Health Department
David Dumpe, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Finance/Business Administration
Adam C. Earnheardt, Ph.D.
Youngstown State University
Communication
Robert Ekey, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Physics and Astronomy
Christine Raimonde Evenson, M.Ed.
Columbus State Community College
Interpreting Education Program
Michael Flamm, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
History
Erin Flynn, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Philosophy
Gerald Gannod, Ph.D.
Miami University
Computer Science and Software Engineering
George Garrison, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Pan-African Studies
Mary Giffin, Ph.D.
Walsh University
English
Priscilla Gitimu, Ph.D.
Youngstown State University
Human Ecology
Gary Golden, M.B.A.
Muskingum University
Business/Marketing
Michael Gruich, D.C.
Stark State College
Anatomy and Physiology
Kelly Hall, M.A.
Ohio University-Southern
Equine Studies
Marty Hanlin, M.Ed.
Hocking College
E-Commerce and Web Design
Gary Hanson, M.A.
Kent State University
Journalism and Mass Communication
Ken Henson, M.F.A.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Studio Art
Dana Jankus, M.S.
University of Phoenix-Cleveland Campus
Natural Sciences
Eva Kahana, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Sociology
Catherine Kenny, Ph.D., R.R.T.
Lakeland Community College
Respiratory Therapy
Kenneth King, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Psychology
Timothy Kinsella, Ph.D.
Ursuline College
Master’s of Liberal Studies/Ursuline Studies
Tom Koehnle, Ph.D.
Hiram College
Biology
Denise Kohn, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace University
English
Robert Kolesar, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Mathematics
Greg Kremer, Ph.D.
Ohio University
Mechanical Engineering
Judy Kreye, M.S.N., Ph.D.
Walsh University
Nursing
Erin Gentry Lamb, Ph.D.
Hiram College
Biomedical Humanities
Diana Leakas, M.S.
Sinclair Community College
Design
Nicholette Leanza, M.Ed
University of Phoenix-Cleveland Campus
Social Sciences
Paul Lecat, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Medicine
Fabio Leite, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University-Lima
Psychology
Cynthia Lepeley, Ph.D.
Heidelberg University
Spanish
Eugene Linton, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Director of Professional Development
Chung-Chiun Liu, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
Chemical Engineering
John Phillip Lomax, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
History, Politics and Justice
Mark Lucas, Ph.D.
Ohio University
Physics & Astronomy
Sharon Luke, M.S.
University of Mount Union
Physician Assistant Studies
Sarah Mabey, Ph.D.
Hiram College
Environmental Studies
Hazel Marie, Ph.D.
Youngstown State University
Mechanical and Industrial Engineering
Deborah Marinski, Ph.D.
Ohio University-Southern
History
David Markwardt, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Zoology
Jay Martin, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Health and Human Kinetics
April Mason, M.A.
Lakeland Community College
English
Scott Mason, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Chemistry
Constance McClure, M.F.A.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Fine Art
Judith McDaniel, Ph.D., J.D.
Union Institute & University
Arts
Dwight McElfresh, Ed.D.
Ashland University
Dean, Founders School of Continuing Education
Lois Melina, Ph.D.
Union Institute & University
Interdisciplinary Studies/Ethical and Creative Leadership
Philip Metres, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
English
Laura Micciche, Ph.D
University of Cincinnati
English and Comparative Literature
Martha Montgomery, M.A.T.
Terra State Community College
Engineering Technologies and Mathematics
Jacqueline Morris, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace University
Biology
Sue Mota, J.D.
Bowling Green State University
Legal Studies
Karen Motley, M.B.A.
Sinclair Community College
Health Information Management
Helen Muga, Ph.D
University of Mount Union
Engineering
Jane Myong, Ph.D.
Sinclair Community College
Chemistry
Frank Navratil, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Economics and Finance
Beth Novak, M.F.A.
Ohio University
Media Arts and Studies
Douglas Palmer, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Global Learning, Humanities, History
Jennifer Pauley, Ph.D
Shawnee State University
English/Humanities
Alan Pocaro, M.A., M.F.A.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Fine Art
Kim Riley, M.B.A., C.P.A., C.F.A.
Ohio University-Southern
Business and Accounting
Alan Rocke, Ph.D.
Case Western Reserve University
History
Merideth Sellars, M.S.
Columbus State Community College
Biological and Physical Sciences
Robin Shura, Ph.D.
Hiram College
Sociology
Dave Siefert
Sinclair Community College
Management
John Sikula, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Director of Adult Studies & Veterans Services
Jonathan Smalley, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Civil Engineering
Brett Smith, Ph.D.
Miami University
Management
Dale Smith, Ph.D.
Bowling Green State University
Physics and Astronomy
Tabrina Smith, Ph.D.
Lake Erie College
Mathematics
Michael Snarr, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Honors, Social and Political Studies
Kenneth Snead, Ph.D.
Bowling Green State University
Accounting/MIS
Andrew Sommers, Ph.D.
Miami University
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Roxanne Sorrick, Ph.D.
Hiram College
Education
Eric Steinberger, M.B.A.
Terra State Community College
Liberal Arts and Public Services
Albert Sumell, Ph.D.
Youngstown State University
Economics
Thomas Suter, M.F.A.
Ohio University-Southern
Art
Thomas Sutton, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace University
Political Science
Beth Sutton-Ramspeck, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University-Lima
English
Ric Sweeney, M.B.A.
University of Cincinnati
Business/Marketing
Susan Taft, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Nursing
Soichi Tanda, Ph.D.
Ohio University
Biological Sciences
Don Troike, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Biology
Richard VanVoorhis, D.Ed
Youngstown State University
Counseling, Special Education and School Psychology
Jeffery Weir, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Operational Sciences
Edward White, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Paige Williams, M.F.A.
Art Academy of Cincinnati
Fine Art
Robin Williams, R.T., M.B.A.
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Radiography
Brenda Wirkus, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Philosophy
Dexter Woods, J.D.
Ohio Northern University
Business Administration
Elisabeth Young, M.D.
Northeast Ohio Medical University
Medicine