Nivedita Bhaktha (Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement)
Nivedita received a Master’s in Statistics from OSU in 2015 and before that she had received a M.Sc. degree in Statistics from University of Mumbai in 2013. She is currently a first year student in Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement (QREM) at The Ohio State University. This semester, she will be teaching two sections of ESQREM 7648, in 329 Ramseyer Hall, between 12:10-1:40 PM and 4:30-6:00 PM on Thursdays. She likes to read novels, knit, watch TV shows and travel. Nivedita can be reached at nivedita.1@osu.edu.
Anna Brady (Educational Psychology)
Anna Brady received a Bachelor in Science in Psychology from Florida State University in 2014. She is currently a first year student in the Educational Psychology doctoral program at The Ohio State University with interests in motivation and self-regulation in college aged students. This semester, she will be teaching 27172 and 27173 sections of Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College, in Younkin 250, between 12:45-2:05 and 2:20-3:40 on Wednesdays and Fridays. Anna can be reached at brady.1493@buckeymail.osu.edu.
Jing Chen (Educational Psychology)
Jing Chen received a Bachelor in Education from Beijing Normal University in 2013. She is currently a third year student in the Educational Psychology doctoral program at The Ohio State University with interests in motivation and peer interactions. This semester, she will be teaching 27617 and 27188 sections of Psychological Perspectives on Education, in Ramseyer Hall 166, between 9:35 -10:55 and 11:10 -12:30 on Mondays and Wednesdays. Jing can be reached at chen.4046@osu.edu.
Kyler Cowgill (Educational Policy)
Kyler Cowgill received a Masters in Geography from Kent State University in 2014. He is currently a second-year student in the Educational Policy program at The Ohio State University with interests in teacher evaluation and resistance movements/collective action within education. This semester, he will be teaching two sections of School and Society (ESCFE 3206): from 11:10- 12:30 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Smith Lab 3082, and from 2:20- 3:40 on Tuesdays and Thursdays in Ramseyer 110. Kyler can be reached at cowgill.34@osu.edu.
Jessica Cutshall (Counselor Education)
Jessica Cutshall, LPC-CR earned her Master’s from The Ohio State University and is a Licensed Professional Counselor. She is currently a second year in the Counselor Education doctoral program. Jessica is interested in topics that promote well-being and growth for individuals and groups, including topics such as motivation, resilience, and critical thinking. Jessica teaches ESEPSY1259, an educational psychology class that teaches students how to learn and motivate themselves to succeed inside and outside of the classroom. For fall 2015, Jessica teaches on T/TH – 9:35AM – 10:55AM in Baker Hall West as well as 12:45-2:05PM in Younkin 250. You are welcome to stop by either class sessions to sit in and see what the class is about! Jessica is also a Greek House Director for Phi Kappa Tau. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys reading, writing, working out, and talking. Jessica can be reached at cutshall.6@osu.edu.
Mine Dogucu (Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement)
Mine Dogucu received her B.A. in Mathematics from Smith College in 2009 and her M.S. in Secondary School Mathematics and Science Education from Bogazici University in 2013. She is currently a third year PhD student in Quantitative Research, Evaluation and Measurement at the Ohio State University with interests in item response theory, factor analysis and missing data. This semester she will be teaching two sections of ESQREM 3005 Learner Centered Classroom Assessment. She can be reached at dogucu.1@osu.edu.
Kaden J. Edwards (Counselor Education)
Kaden J. Edwards received his MA in Counselor Education from The Ohio State University in 2013, and is a Licensed Professional School Counselor in the state of Ohio. He is currently a 3rd year Doctoral student in Counselor Education at The Ohio State University, with interests in social justice, multicultural competence, advocacy, and LGBT issues in counseling. For the 2015-16 academic year, he will be acting as Supervisor of Supervisors for the School Counseling specialty track housed within the Counselor Education Master’s program. Through this assignment, Kaden will coordinate supervision and site placement needs for school counseling interns and practicum students, provide support to supervisors and faculty, and collaborate and consult with program stakeholders and community partners. Kaden can be reached at edwards.715@osu.edu.
Marissa Green (Educational Psychology)
Marissa Green received her Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology with a minor in violin performance from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2011. In 2015, she received her Master of Science degree in Psychology from Illinois State University. Marissa is currently a second year doctoral student in the Educational Psychology program at The Ohio State University, and focuses her research and teaching efforts on student motivation and belonging. This semester, she is teaching two sections of Educational Psychology (ESEPSY) 1259, “Individual Learning and Motivation: Strategies for Success in College.” on Tuesdays and Thursdays. The first section is taught in Park-Stradley Hall 161 from 11:10 am until 12:30 pm as part of a collaboration with University Housing. The second section is taught in Younkin Success Center 300 from 12:45 pm until 2:05 pm. Marissa can be reached at green.1292@osu.edu.
James Kerr (Workforce Development and Education Program)
James Kerr received a Master’s degree in Workforce Development and Education from Ohio State University in 2005. He is currently a doctoral candidate in the second year of dissertation writing in the Workforce Development and Education program at The Ohio State University, with interests in digital badges, educational technology, and higher education administration. This semester, he will be teaching one section of ESWDE 5622, Software Applications for Teachers and Trainers online. Jim can be reached at kerr.63@osu.edu.
Mike Nelson (Educational Technology)
Mike Nelson earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in education from the University of Michigan in 2008 and a Master of Education degree in instruction and curriculum from Grand Valley State University in 2014. He is currently a first-year doctoral student in the Educational Technology program at The Ohio State University. In the five years he taught high school English, Mike developed an interest in classroom technology integration, which he plans to turn into his research focus during his graduate education. Mike will be teaching ESCE 1189, First Educational Experience Program, on Wednesdays from 9 AM to 11AM in PAES 111. He can be reached at nelson.545@osu.edu.
Narmada Paul (Educational Psychology)
Narmada Paul received a Masters degree in Applied Psychology from The University of Delhi in 2011. She is currently a 3rd year PhD student in the Educational Psychology program at The Ohio State University with interests in Motivation, Cognition, and Learning Environments. This semester, she will be teaching 2309 sections of Psychological Perspective on Education, in Ramseyer Hall, between 11:10 AM to 2:05 PM on Tuesdays/Thursdays. Narmada can be reached at paul.828@osu.edu
Kelsey Ross (School Psychology)
Kelsey Ross received her Master’s degree in education from OSU in 2015. She is currently a second year student in the school psychology program at The Ohio State University with interests in literacy, assessment, and diverse populations. This semester, she will be teaching 3 sections of the First Education Experience Program. Kelsey can be reached at ross.1334@buckeyemail.osu.edu.
Jamie Teeple (Educational Philosophy)
Jamie Teeple received a Bachelor of Arts degree in philosophy, sociology, and linguistics from McGill University in 2008 and a Master of Education degree in educational theory and social foundations of education from the University of Toledo in 2013. He is currently a third year doctoral student in educational philosophy at The Ohio State University with interests in social justice education, literacy studies, media education, and experimental pedagogy. This semester, he will be teaching two sections of Educational Philosophy (ESEPHL) 4403, “Ethics and the Professional Context of Teaching”, the first in Evans Lab, room #2003, between 4:30 PM and 6:30 PM on Tuesdays, and the second in Derby Hall, room #049, between 9:35 AM and 10:55 AM on Wednesdays and Fridays. Jamie can be reached at teeple.16@osu.edu.
Pamela VanHorn
Pamela M VanHorn earned a B.S of Education in Special Education in 1978 and a M.A. in Educational Leadership in 1982 from The Ohio State University She is currently a 4th year doctoral student in Educational Leadership at The Ohio State University with interests in linking Collaborative Leadership and Increased Student Achievement. This semester, she will be teaching two sections of School and Society (3206) in Ramseyer Hall, Room 166 between 12:45 pm and 3:40 pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Pam can be reached at van-horn.8@osu.edu.
Ziwei Xu (Special Education)
Ziwei Xu received a master’s degree in Special Education from The University of Texas at Austin in 2012. She is currently a third-year doctoral student in Special Education at The Ohio State University with interests in applied behavior analysis and behavioral interventions. This semester, she will be coordinating and providing supervision for Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) candidates. She can be reached at xu.1351@osu.edu.