Ohio Life
Excellence in Education Honorees
Ohio Magazine recognizes outstanding teachers at colleges and universities around the state.
December 2011 Issue
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December 2011 Issue
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Ariel Acebal, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Engineering Physics
Scott Allen, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Management, Marketing and Logistics
Rainee Angles, M.A.
Southern State Community College
Speech and Theatre
Martha Armstrong, Ph.D.
Ohio Dominican University
Social Work
William Armstrong, M.A.
Lakeland Community College
Mathematics
Jacqueline Augustine, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University at Lima
Biology
Linda Barclay, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Counseling and Human Development
Frank Barnhart, M.F.A.
Columbus State Community College
Communication and Theater
Julia Basham, M.Ed.
Southern State Community College
Computer Science
Marcia Baxter Magolda, Ph.D.
Miami University
Educational Leadership
Carolyn Behrman, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
Anthropology
Denise Ben-Porath, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Psychology
Marianna B. Bettman, J.D.
University of Cincinnati
College of Law
Deborah Bice, Ph.D.
Kent State University at Ashtabula
English
Jean Blake, M.S.N., M.B.A.
Central Ohio Technical College
Nursing
Marvin Bovia, B.A.
Davis College
Business/Technology
Kris Bowman, R.R.T., B.S.N., M.Ed.
Central Ohio Technical College
Nursing
Herb Broda, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Curriculum and Instruction
Michelle Bussard, M.S.N.
Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Nursing
Tony Camechis, B.A.
Hocking College
Public Safety Services
Beth Canfield-Simbro, Ph.D., M.P.H.
University of Mount Union
Health and Public Health
Jamie Capuzza, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Communication and Gender Studies
Daniel Chaney, M.A.
Columbus State Community College
Modern Languages
Connie Clark, M.Ed.
Columbus State Community College
Dental Hygiene
John M. Colombi, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Systems and Engineering Management
Chad Cook, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Physical Therapy
Jeff Daubenmire, M.Ed.
Hocking College
Music and Theater
Jennifer Day
Sinclair Community College
Business Information Systems
Ana de Freitas Boe, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
English
Kristin Dietsche, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
Writing and Research Initiative
Anna Dollar, Ph.D.
Miami University
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Elisha Dumser, Ph.D.
Ursuline College
Art History and Ursuline Studies
Eric Dunn, M.B.A.
Sinclair Community College
Engineering Technology Design
Sandra Ekstrand, M.S., S.P.H.R.
University of Mount Union
Management and Human Resource Management
Kathryn G. Ertter, M.S.
Lakeland Community College
Medical Laboratory Technology
Deborah R. Evans, B.A.
Stark State College
Physical Therapist Assistant
Robert Eveslage, R.R.T., M.S.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Biology
David Fankhauser, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Biological Science
Andrew Feight, Ph.D.
Shawnee State University
History
Matthew Fickus, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Mark Anthony Friend, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Operational Sciences
David Garrison, J.D.
Ohio Christian University
Business
Kenneth Ghee, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Africana Studies
Sr. Cynthia Glavac, Ph.D.
Ursuline College
English and Ursuline Studies
Paul Govekar, D.B.A.
Ohio Northern University
Management
Anjali Gray, Ph.D.
Lourdes University
Biology and Health Sciences
Joseph Green, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University at Lima
Psychology
Carol Gregory, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Sociology
Larry Griffin, D.M.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Music
Danielle Grunenwald Gruhler, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Teaching, Learning, Curriculum Studies
Virginia Hamilton, M.A.
Shawnee State University
Math Education
Tom Harvey, D.B.A.
Ashland University
Finance
Amy Hatfield, M.S.
Columbus State Community College
Mathematics
Tracey Hawkins, M.B.A.
University of Cincinnati
Accounting
Stephen Hollender, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Foreign Languages and Literature
Sandra Hrometz, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Sadhan Jana, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
Polymer Engineering
Joseph G. Johnson, Ph.D.
Miami University
Psychology
Elizabeth Juelich-Velotta, M.S.
Walsh University
Service Learning
Edward Kahn, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Theatre and Dance
Keith Kallay, M.B.A.
Lakeland Community College
Accounting
Lisa Kenyon, Ed.D.
Wright State University
Biological Sciences and Teacher Education
William T. Kerrigan, Ph.D.
Muskingum University
History
Sami Khorbotly, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Electrical and ComputerEngineering and Computer Science
David Killen, B.A.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Audio/Video Production
Nathan Klingbeil, Ph.D.
Wright State University
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Michael Kovach, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Biology and Geology
Timothy Lawson, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
Statistics
Laurence Lazofson, M.S.E.E., M.A.F.M.
DeVry University
College of Business and Management
Loren Lease, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Sociology and Anthropology
Susan Lisko, D.N.P.
Youngstown University
Nursing
John Marazita, Ph.D.
Ohio Dominican University
Psychology
Kristen Marcussen, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Sociology
Richard Martin, M.I.S.M.
DeVry University
College of Engineering and Information Sciences
Bernie Matt, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Religion, Philosophy and English
Laurel A. Mayer, Ph.D.
Sinclair Community College
Political Science/Humanities, Government and Modern Language
John McBratney, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
English
Richard McEwing, Ed.D.
Youngstown University
Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership
Donald McFall, M.B.A., M.S.
Kent State University
Accounting
Ronald Mendel, Ph.D., M.A., B.S.
University of Mount Union
Exercise Science
Mitchell Metzger, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Psychology
Bonnie Milne Gardner, Ph.D
Ohio Wesleyan University
Theatre and Dance
Loree Miltich, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
M.A. Program
Gus Morris, B.B.A.
Hocking College
Computer Science
Jacqueline Mumford, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Educational Technology
Joseph Musser, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
English
Michael Nichols, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Chemistry
Joseph Nolan, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
M.Ed and Ed.D. Program
Jacqueline Novak, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Biology
Patricia O’Connell, Ph.D
Lourdes University
Business and Leadership
Tony Ortiz, M.Ed.
Wright State University
Athletic Training/Health, Physical Education, Recreation
Jean Paddock, Ph.D.,
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Chemistry
Connie Philips, M.S.
Central Ohio Technical College
Information Technology
Joseph Phillips, M.B.A.
DeVry University
College of Business and Management
Mason Posner, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Biology/Toxicology
Peter Robinson, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
History
Richard Robyn, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Political Science
Ivanka Sabolich, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Sociology
Peter Schneller, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Education
Jennifer Scott, Psy.D.
Union Institute and University
Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology
Craig Semsel, Ph.D.
Lakeland Community College
History
Drew Shannon, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
English and Modern Languages
Ken Shull, M.A.
Southern State Community College
Accounting/Business
William Slattery, Ph.D.
Wright State University
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Karen Slovak, Ph.D.
Ohio University Zanesville
Social Work
Brett Smith, Ph.D.
Miami University
Business/Institute for Entrepreneurship
Roger Smith, M.Ed.
Davis College
Mathematics
John Sullins, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Computer Science and Information Systems
Doug Sutton-Ramspeck, M.F.A.
The Ohio State University at Lima
English
Lance Svehla, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
English
Jennifer Swartz, Ph.D.
Lake Erie College
English
Eric Swenson, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Troy Thompson, B.B.A.
Hocking College
Health and Nursing
Margaret Trim, M.S.
Central Ohio Technical College
Biological and Physical Sciences
Sivakumar Venkataramany, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Management
Mark Vopat, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Regina M. Williams, M.A.
Central Ohio Technical College
Early Childhood Education
Ben Williamson, M.Div.
Ohio Christian University
Religion
Mary Rose Zink, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Psychology
Phil R. Zoladz, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Psychology and Sociology
Janet Mannheimer Zydney, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Curriculum and Instruction
Air Force Institute of Technology
Engineering Physics
Scott Allen, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Management, Marketing and Logistics
Rainee Angles, M.A.
Southern State Community College
Speech and Theatre
Martha Armstrong, Ph.D.
Ohio Dominican University
Social Work
William Armstrong, M.A.
Lakeland Community College
Mathematics
Jacqueline Augustine, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University at Lima
Biology
Linda Barclay, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Counseling and Human Development
Frank Barnhart, M.F.A.
Columbus State Community College
Communication and Theater
Julia Basham, M.Ed.
Southern State Community College
Computer Science
Marcia Baxter Magolda, Ph.D.
Miami University
Educational Leadership
Carolyn Behrman, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
Anthropology
Denise Ben-Porath, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Psychology
Marianna B. Bettman, J.D.
University of Cincinnati
College of Law
Deborah Bice, Ph.D.
Kent State University at Ashtabula
English
Jean Blake, M.S.N., M.B.A.
Central Ohio Technical College
Nursing
Marvin Bovia, B.A.
Davis College
Business/Technology
Kris Bowman, R.R.T., B.S.N., M.Ed.
Central Ohio Technical College
Nursing
Herb Broda, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Curriculum and Instruction
Michelle Bussard, M.S.N.
Firelands Regional Medical Center School of Nursing
Nursing
Tony Camechis, B.A.
Hocking College
Public Safety Services
Beth Canfield-Simbro, Ph.D., M.P.H.
University of Mount Union
Health and Public Health
Jamie Capuzza, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Communication and Gender Studies
Daniel Chaney, M.A.
Columbus State Community College
Modern Languages
Connie Clark, M.Ed.
Columbus State Community College
Dental Hygiene
John M. Colombi, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Systems and Engineering Management
Chad Cook, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Physical Therapy
Jeff Daubenmire, M.Ed.
Hocking College
Music and Theater
Jennifer Day
Sinclair Community College
Business Information Systems
Ana de Freitas Boe, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
English
Kristin Dietsche, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
Writing and Research Initiative
Anna Dollar, Ph.D.
Miami University
Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering
Elisha Dumser, Ph.D.
Ursuline College
Art History and Ursuline Studies
Eric Dunn, M.B.A.
Sinclair Community College
Engineering Technology Design
Sandra Ekstrand, M.S., S.P.H.R.
University of Mount Union
Management and Human Resource Management
Kathryn G. Ertter, M.S.
Lakeland Community College
Medical Laboratory Technology
Deborah R. Evans, B.A.
Stark State College
Physical Therapist Assistant
Robert Eveslage, R.R.T., M.S.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Biology
David Fankhauser, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Biological Science
Andrew Feight, Ph.D.
Shawnee State University
History
Matthew Fickus, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Mathematics and Statistics
Mark Anthony Friend, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Operational Sciences
David Garrison, J.D.
Ohio Christian University
Business
Kenneth Ghee, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Africana Studies
Sr. Cynthia Glavac, Ph.D.
Ursuline College
English and Ursuline Studies
Paul Govekar, D.B.A.
Ohio Northern University
Management
Anjali Gray, Ph.D.
Lourdes University
Biology and Health Sciences
Joseph Green, Ph.D.
The Ohio State University at Lima
Psychology
Carol Gregory, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Sociology
Larry Griffin, D.M.A.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Music
Danielle Grunenwald Gruhler, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Teaching, Learning, Curriculum Studies
Virginia Hamilton, M.A.
Shawnee State University
Math Education
Tom Harvey, D.B.A.
Ashland University
Finance
Amy Hatfield, M.S.
Columbus State Community College
Mathematics
Tracey Hawkins, M.B.A.
University of Cincinnati
Accounting
Stephen Hollender, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Foreign Languages and Literature
Sandra Hrometz, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Sciences
Sadhan Jana, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
Polymer Engineering
Joseph G. Johnson, Ph.D.
Miami University
Psychology
Elizabeth Juelich-Velotta, M.S.
Walsh University
Service Learning
Edward Kahn, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
Theatre and Dance
Keith Kallay, M.B.A.
Lakeland Community College
Accounting
Lisa Kenyon, Ed.D.
Wright State University
Biological Sciences and Teacher Education
William T. Kerrigan, Ph.D.
Muskingum University
History
Sami Khorbotly, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Electrical and ComputerEngineering and Computer Science
David Killen, B.A.
Cincinnati State Technical and Community College
Audio/Video Production
Nathan Klingbeil, Ph.D.
Wright State University
Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Michael Kovach, Ph.D.
Baldwin-Wallace College
Biology and Geology
Timothy Lawson, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
Statistics
Laurence Lazofson, M.S.E.E., M.A.F.M.
DeVry University
College of Business and Management
Loren Lease, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Sociology and Anthropology
Susan Lisko, D.N.P.
Youngstown University
Nursing
John Marazita, Ph.D.
Ohio Dominican University
Psychology
Kristen Marcussen, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Sociology
Richard Martin, M.I.S.M.
DeVry University
College of Engineering and Information Sciences
Bernie Matt, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Religion, Philosophy and English
Laurel A. Mayer, Ph.D.
Sinclair Community College
Political Science/Humanities, Government and Modern Language
John McBratney, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
English
Richard McEwing, Ed.D.
Youngstown University
Educational Foundations, Research, Technology and Leadership
Donald McFall, M.B.A., M.S.
Kent State University
Accounting
Ronald Mendel, Ph.D., M.A., B.S.
University of Mount Union
Exercise Science
Mitchell Metzger, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Psychology
Bonnie Milne Gardner, Ph.D
Ohio Wesleyan University
Theatre and Dance
Loree Miltich, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
M.A. Program
Gus Morris, B.B.A.
Hocking College
Computer Science
Jacqueline Mumford, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Educational Technology
Joseph Musser, Ph.D.
Ohio Wesleyan University
English
Michael Nichols, Ph.D.
John Carroll University
Chemistry
Joseph Nolan, Ph.D.
Union Institute and University
M.Ed and Ed.D. Program
Jacqueline Novak, Ph.D.
Walsh University
Biology
Patricia O’Connell, Ph.D
Lourdes University
Business and Leadership
Tony Ortiz, M.Ed.
Wright State University
Athletic Training/Health, Physical Education, Recreation
Jean Paddock, Ph.D.,
Aultman College of Nursing and Health Sciences
Chemistry
Connie Philips, M.S.
Central Ohio Technical College
Information Technology
Joseph Phillips, M.B.A.
DeVry University
College of Business and Management
Mason Posner, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Biology/Toxicology
Peter Robinson, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
History
Richard Robyn, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Political Science
Ivanka Sabolich, Ph.D.
Kent State University
Sociology
Peter Schneller, Ph.D.
University of Mount Union
Education
Jennifer Scott, Psy.D.
Union Institute and University
Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology
Craig Semsel, Ph.D.
Lakeland Community College
History
Drew Shannon, Ph.D.
College of Mount St. Joseph
English and Modern Languages
Ken Shull, M.A.
Southern State Community College
Accounting/Business
William Slattery, Ph.D.
Wright State University
Earth and Environmental Sciences
Karen Slovak, Ph.D.
Ohio University Zanesville
Social Work
Brett Smith, Ph.D.
Miami University
Business/Institute for Entrepreneurship
Roger Smith, M.Ed.
Davis College
Mathematics
John Sullins, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Computer Science and Information Systems
Doug Sutton-Ramspeck, M.F.A.
The Ohio State University at Lima
English
Lance Svehla, Ph.D.
The University of Akron
English
Jennifer Swartz, Ph.D.
Lake Erie College
English
Eric Swenson, Ph.D.
Air Force Institute of Technology
Aeronautics and Astronautics
Troy Thompson, B.B.A.
Hocking College
Health and Nursing
Margaret Trim, M.S.
Central Ohio Technical College
Biological and Physical Sciences
Sivakumar Venkataramany, Ph.D.
Ashland University
Management
Mark Vopat, Ph.D.
Youngstown University
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Regina M. Williams, M.A.
Central Ohio Technical College
Early Childhood Education
Ben Williamson, M.Div.
Ohio Christian University
Religion
Mary Rose Zink, Ph.D.
Wilmington College
Psychology
Phil R. Zoladz, Ph.D.
Ohio Northern University
Psychology and Sociology
Janet Mannheimer Zydney, Ph.D.
University of Cincinnati
Curriculum and Instruction