Featured Educator of the Month
December Featured Educator
Reza Pedarpour Vajargah, Ph.D. Candidate Marketing & Entrepreneurship, ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Reza transforms his marketing courses into dynamic spaces where students connect theory to real-world decisions through data-driven and hands-on activities. His teaching focuses on critical thinking, inclusivity, and personal relevance, encouraging students to apply concepts to their own lives. He also helps students build confidence and strengthen their communication and social skills through interactive discussions and collaborative projects. Reza’s dedication to mentorship, engagement, and continuous improvement exemplifies ÂÜÀòÉç State’s commitment to transformative teaching and learning.
Past Featured Educators
Tracy Dodson: Associate Professor, Nursing| ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jessica Leveto: Associate Professor, Sociology| Ashtabula Campus
Tina Patel: Associate Professor, Interior Design | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
James Redfearn: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Lauren Copeland: Associate Professor, Fashion Design & Merchandising | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Missy Higgins-Linder: Associate Lecturer, Art Education| ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Brandie Nelson: Graduate Student, Biological Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Logan Eisenhart: Lecturer, College of Nursing | Stark Campus
Martha (Marty) Daniels: Associate Professor, College of Applied and Technical Studies | Stark Campus
Tasim Musa Al-Naimi: Graduate Student, Modern and Classical Language Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Kerri Lochmueller: Associate Lecturer, Mathematics | Ashtabula Campus
Martha Merrill: School of foundations, Leadership and Admin. | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Mary Russell: Professor, Biological Sciences | Trumbull Campus
Shayna Sharpe: Graduate Assistant, English | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Sheren Farag: Academic Program Director & Assistant Professor, Horticulture Technology | Salem Campus
Beverly Reed: Professor, Mathematical Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Tony Dallacheisa: Lecturer, Department of English | Tuscarawas Campus
Tuyet Pham: Senior Lecturer, Mathematical Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Felix Kumah-Abiwu: Associate Professor, Africana Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Danielle French: Ph.D. Candidate, English & Honors College | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Ann Martinez: Associate Professor, Department of English | Stark Campus
Danielle Gruhler: Professor, Teaching, Learning and Curriculum Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Ana Wetzl: Assistant Professor, English | Trumbull Campus
Patrick Dillon: Associate Professor, Communication Studies | Stark Campus
Ambre Emory-Maier: Assistant Professor, Theatre and Dance | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Hayley Arnold: Associate Professor, Health Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
LaToya Littles: Lecturer, Information Technology/Cybersecurity | Salem Campus
Jeremy Foust: Graduate Student, Psychology | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Scott Tobias: Assistant Professor, Lifespan Dev & Educational Sciences | Stark Campus
Rebecca Frazier: Lecturer, Nursing | Twinsburg, Geauga, ÂÜÀòÉç Campuses
Ikram Toumi: Assistant Professor, School of Communication Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
John Dunlosky: Professor, Psychological Sciences, Director of SOLE Center | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jessica Leveto: Associate Professor, Sociology & Criminology, College of Arts & Sciences | Ashtabula Campus
Syed A. M. Shihab: Assitant Professor, College of Aeronautics and Engineering | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Elizabeth "Liz" Wagoner: Assistant Professor, College of Arts and Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jennifer Mapes: Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Vicumpriya "Vic" Perera: Associate Professor, College of Arts and Sciences | Trumbull Campus
Sarah Andreas: Assistant Professor, Business Management Technology | Tuscarawas Campus
Gina Zavota: Professor, Philosophy | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Kathleen Dwinnells: Associate Professor, College of Nursing | Trumbull Campus
Adam Lockwood: Assistant Professor, Lifespan Development & Educational Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Ryan Ballestero: Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jasmine Hines: Assistant Professor, Music Education | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Adrienne Erby: Assistant Professor, School of Lifespan, Development and Educational Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Eric Taylor: Associate Professor, Earth Sciences | Stark Campus
Sorina Ailiesei: Assistant Professor, English | Geauga Campus
David Hacker: Professor, Geology | Trumbull Campus
Jamie McCartney: Associate Professor, Lifespan Development and Education Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Donald Gerbig: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | Tuscarawas Campus
Catrina Palmer Johnson: Assistant Professor, Department of Management | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Joshua Stacher: Associate Professor, International Relations | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Serena Loftus: Assistant Professor, Accounting | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Shelley Marshall: Associate Lecturer, Information Technology | Ashtabula Campus
Jeremy Williams: Assistant Professor, Department of Geology | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Vaneet Kaur: Assistant Professor, Department of Management | Stark Campus
Linda Piccirillo-Smith: Senior Lecturer, Africana Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
John-Michael Warner: Assistant Professor, Art History | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Christie Bartholomew: Assistant Professor, Psychology | Trumbull Campus
Loubna Bilali: Assistant Professor, Modern and Classical Language Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
James Seelye: Associate Professor, Department of History | Stark Campus
Daniel Dankovich: Lecturer, Biological Sciences | East Liverpool Campus
Uma Krishnan: Professor, Department of English | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
R.Z. Zhang: Assistant Professor, Department of Accounting | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Amy Damrow: Assistant Professor, Foundations, Leadership and Administration | Stark Campus
Rekha Sharma: Associate Professor, Communication Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Greg Tinkler: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jean Engohang-Ndong: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | Tuscarawas Campus
Ruth Leslie: Professor, Chemistry & Biochemistry | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Karen Mascolo: Associate Professor, College of Nursing | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Marie Gasper-Hulvat: Associate Professor, Art | Stark Campus
Chi-hua Chiu-Groff: Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Helen Piontkivska: Associate Professor, Biological Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Tina Bhargava: Associate Professor, College of Public Health | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Sharon Sciartelli: Professor, Psychology | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Robin Joynes: Professor, Psychology | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Andrew Barnes: Associate Professor, Department of Political Science | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jennifer Black: Assistant Professor of Dance | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Tamara Honesty: Assistant Professor of Scenic Design | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Joe Ortiz : Professor, Department of Geology | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jakyung C. Seo: Associate Professor of Lighting Design | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Stephanie Smith: Associate Professor, Media and Journalism, Communication Studies | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Richard Ferdig : Professor, Research Center for Educational Technology, Education, Health and Human Services | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Enrico Gandolfi: Associate Professor, Research Center for Educational Technology, Education, Health and Human Services | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Rachael Blasiman: Associate Professor, Department of Psychology | Salem Campus
Jeff Huston: Professor, Health Sciences | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Jill Kawalec: Professor and Division Head, Preclinical Sciences and Director of Research, Education, College of Podiatric Medicine | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Wendy Tietz: Professor, Accounting | ÂÜÀòÉç Campus
Zhiqiang (Molly) Wang: Professor, Chemistry and Biochemistry | Geauga Campus
Nicole Willey: Professor, English | Tuscarawas Campus
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