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AU grad named a 2023 Jostens Renaissance Educator of the Year
Tricia (Molden) Phelps has never forgotten how much Ashland University has helped her teaching career. “It gave me the foundation to start my career, and I’m still teaching, and I love everything about teaching,” said Phelps, who graduated from AU in 1997 with a bachelor’s degree in education. “I am still a proud Eagle.” That “foundation” has led to a 25-year career as a health and physical education teacher at Licking Valley High School in…
Master's degrees and more - Ashland University a big part of the Nickoli/Miller family
When it was announced in April that Ashland University had been recognized as a 2023-24 Best Graduate School for education by U.S. News & World Report, AJ Nickoli didn’t waste any time commenting about it on social media. “Whole Nickoli family went to grad school here,” the AU assistant football coach wrote on the university’s Twitter post about the recognition. “This is LEGIT!!” “My mom, dad, grandpa and uncle all got their master’s at AU,”…
AU graduate courses help longtime educator have a varied career, including his new director of administrative services job
Even though Geoff Halsey said he’s about five years away from retirement, the longtime educator plans to earn a doctorate degree before he retires. That’s because he said he loves learning and being in school settings. Some of the best of the many graduate courses the 52-year-old said he has taken throughout his education career were through Ashland University, where he earned his building principal license, as well as a master’s equivalency in educational…
Chapman, who earned a master's degree from AU, named superintendent of Columbus City Schools
Ashland University allowed Angela Chapman to take graduate courses while still working full time as an elementary teacher early in her education career. “My school district at the time, Cleveland Heights-University Heights, had a partnership with Ashland University,” said Chapman, who earned her master’s degree in curriculum and instruction in 2000 after two years of AU classes. “The partnership provided extension and outreach courses in our district after…
Career path to Richland Youth & Family Council director job included AU graduate classes
Taking graduate courses at Ashland University worked out really well for Michelle Miller for a couple of reasons. First, they were available through a partnership between AU’s Columbus branch and Columbus City Schools, where she was working at the time. Second, as a full-time literacy specialist for Columbus City Schools, Miller loved being able to take classes in the evening. “I would absolutely recommend Ashland University for graduate work,” said Miller…
Ashland University grad student and best friend start business of sensory play kits for children
Ashley Gibbs decided to start taking graduate classes at Ashland University in 2021 for a lot of the same reasons she started a business of sensory play kits for children last fall with her best friend. “I liked that it was all online, as I have two little ones at home and am constantly on the go,” said the Canfield High School biology teacher, who added that she also chose AU because its Master of Education program was highly rated by several of her…
Ashland University art education graduate Mindy Duncan earns award at Mansfield Senior
Mindy Duncan has never forgotten how much Ashland University helped her career as an art teacher. “It helped immensely,” said Duncan, who has been teaching art for 29 years at Mansfield Senior High School. “I feel the close relationships with the very caring and excellent staff at AU helped foster my artistic and educational pursuits. Even after I graduated, there was continued support from art professors and colleagues.” Duncan was recognized recently for…
Advanced degrees from AU help Steve Paramore become Ashland City Schools' superintendent
Among the hundreds of graduate-level education students he taught during his nearly 15 years with Ashland University, Robert Thiede said Steve Paramore was one who stood out. “You knew he was going to do well as an educational leader,” said Thiede, who retired in 2021. Paramore, who earned two master’s degrees from AU in curriculum and instruction (2009) and educational administration (2014), officially became the superintendent of Ashland City Schools on…
AU selected as a Best Graduate School for education by U.S. News
ASHLAND, Ohio – Ashland University has been recognized as a 2023-24 Best Graduate School for education by U.S. News & World Report, as announced Tuesday by the publication that is widely respected for its education rankings. Designed for prospective students who are seeking a doctorate in education, U.S. News used a distinct and data-driven methodology in building its Best Graduate Schools rankings. Categories that were assessed included research activity…
Marsha Curry-Nixon to give commencement address at AU’s May ceremony
ASHLAND, Ohio – Marsha Curry-Nixon, the founder of a flourishing ministry, will be the keynote speaker at Ashland University’s commencement ceremony on Saturday, May 6. The ceremony, which honors both undergraduate and graduate students, will take place at the Niss Athletic Center (905 Moss Hill Drive) and begins at 10 a.m. No tickets are required for commencement. It will be streamed live at ashland.edu/commencement.
