An EHE Legacy is a current or former EHE faculty, staff, or student whose contributions to the college and society are worthy of recognition. Since 1895, the College of Education and Human Ecology has played an important role in education at all levels and human development across the lifespan at The Ohio State University, the United States and around the world. The EHE Legacies project started in Fall 2019 and was created to explore the rich legacies of people, experiences, and accomplishments that have helped shape the College of Education and Human Ecology. We believe that a legacy starts with the knowledge and appreciation of the contributions of those who came before, which establishes a strong foundation upon which to build and progress.
Black Legacies 2025
Each February, the EHE Legacy project highlights the unique contributions of past and present Black Buckeyes through an annual series during the month of February of past and current Black excellence in the college.
Dr. Yolanda Stewart
Faculty and Alumna of The Ohio State University and Equity Strategist for Columbus City Schools
Dr. Rosemary Phelps
Professor of Counseling Psychology in the Department of Counseling and Human Development Services at The University of Georgia
Dr. Rhonda Childs
Alumna of The Ohio State University, College of Education & Human Ecology, Principal, Linden Park Early Childhood Education Center, Columbus City Schools
Dr. Christopher Travers
2025 ACPA Coalition on Men and Masculinities Outstanding Research Award 2019 Graduate Student Mentorship Award, North Carolina State University 2018 Graduate Student Impact Award, OSU 2018 Larry K. Williamson, Jr. Service Award, OSU
Celebrating Excellence in Education: The outstanding Future Teachers of America
In recognition of the next generation of inspiring educators, the EDGE office spotlights the Outstanding Future Teachers of America from the College of Education and Human Ecology (EHE), who exemplify passion, dedication, and innovation, embodying the qualities essential for shaping and enriching tomorrow’s classrooms.
Claire Hinterschied
Graduate Student
Teaching & Learning Master of Education (Science)
New Faculty Leaders
In celebration of the dynamic growth and innovation within our college, EHE Legacy feature highlights our new faculty leaders.
The Interim Chair of Educational Studies in the College of Education and Human Ecology
And Daniel Tanner Foundation Endowed Professor, Educational Studies
The Interim Associate Chair of Educational Studies in the College of Education and Human Ecology, and Assistant Professor of Clinical Educational Studies and the Director of the EdD in Educational Administration
Coordinator of Principal &Superintendent Programs and Senior Lecturer in Department of Educational Studies
Graduate and Professional Student Appreciation Week
Shea W. Martin
Doctoral Candidate
Teaching and Learning
Graduate Research Associate
Walker Ballard
Graduate Student
Educational Studies2nd year PhD student / Graduate Teaching Associate
Jennifer Turpin Stanfield
Ohio State Alum and Current PhD Student
Health and Exercise Science
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance, Central State University
Black Legacies 2024
Each February, the EHE Legacy project highlights the unique contributions of past and present Black Buckeyes through an annual series during the month of February of past and current Black excellence in the college.
Winston Thompson
Faculty, The Ohio State University Educational Studies
PhD Associate Professor
Beverly Cross
Faculty, University of Memphis
Instruction and Curriculum Leadership
Ph.D. The Ohio State University
Moss Chair of Excellence in Urban Education
Tanya Middleton
Faculty, The Ohio State University Educational Studies
Clinical Assistant Professor
Tamia Duke
Student, The Ohio State University
Educational Studies/ Fashion and Retail studies
Jasmine Abukar
Faculty and 2 times Alumna of EHE
Educational Studies, 2 years as faculty
Clinical Assistant Professor and Coordinator of the Student Personnel
Tanja Burkhard
Faculty, Assistant Professor of Qualitative Methodology
Georgia State University, Department of Educational Policy Studies
International Students
In recognition of International Students and the EHE pillar for global engagement, we are highlighting international students of EHE.
Tuba Gezer, PhD
Postdoctoral Researcher
Educational Studies
College of Education and Human Ecology
Brenda Rojas
Student
Graduate Research Assistant
Inclusive Education
International Day of Sign Languages is celebrated on September 23rd. In commemoration of this day, this month’s EHE Legacies feature highlights scholars who are engaged in research and teaching that promotes inclusive education across the globe.
Hisae Miyauchi
Associate Professor
University of Tsukuba, Japan
Dr. Peter Paul
Educational Studies
Professor in Special Education
Aya Oshika, PhD
Faculty of Special Needs Education
Tokyo Gakugei University
Graduate Spotlight
Special Legacies Spotlight
In honor of our collaborative partnership with local school districts, we have dedicated a Special Legacies spotlight for two Columbus City School teachers and a student from Berwick Alternative K-8. We had the privilege of working with Berwick Alternative K-8 on the 2023 Experience EHE Art Exhibit which featured artwork and poems inspired by the book “The Oldest Student: How Mary Walker Learned to Read” by Rita Lorraine Hubbard; illustrated by Oge Mora.
Wanda Mays
Columbus City Schools
Third Grade Teacher
Dr. Terry Logan-Mottinger
Columbus City Schools
Art Teacher Specialist K-12
Photos from Experience EHE Art Exhibit
Black Legacies 2023
Each February, the EHE Legacy project highlights the unique contributions of past and present Black Buckeyes through an annual series of weekly showcases during the month of February of past and current Black excellence in the college.
Divine Nine
On May 10, 1930, the National Pan-Hellenic Council (NPHC) was founded at Howard University in Washington, DC. by the five founding chartering organizations: Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. (January 15, 1908), Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.(January 13, 1913), Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc. (January 16, 1920), Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc. (January 5, 1911), and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.(November 17, 1911).
Later, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.(December 4, 1906), and Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc.(January 9, 1914) joined NPHC in 1931, followed by Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority, Inc.( November 12, 1922) in 1937. The last and ninth organization, Iota Phi Theta Fraternity, Inc. (September 19, 1963), joined NPHC in 1997, which solidified the Divine Nine (D9). For more information about each of chartering organization, visit the National Pan-Hellenic Council website at nphchq.com.
Halima Alhassan, PhD
School Psychologist
University of Memphis
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Epsilon Kappa Chapter
Fall 2008
Royel M. Johnson, PhD
Associate Professor of Higher Education
Co-Chair, Rossier School of Education PhD Program
University of Southern California
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity Inc.
Tau Chapter, Fall 2008
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Karen Beard, PhD
Associate Professor and Chair, Education Administration
Alpha Kappa Alpha
Theta Chapter, 1981
The Ohio State University
Active Member in Alpha Sigma Omega (Columbus Graduate Chapter)
Cultural Competence
Equity in Sports and Adult Rehabilitation
Equity Education and Culture Curriculum
Back to School
LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
Mental Health Awareness Month
Autism Awareness Month
Women’s History Month
The College of Education and Human Ecology recognizes the women of EHE and their contributions to society and the field of education during Women’s History Month.
EHE Black Legacy Series
“Since its founding in 1870, The Ohio State University has epitomized the belief that in educating our citizenry, we ensure a better tomorrow for ourselves and as a society.” (OSU, 2019). Since 1895, the College of Education and Human Ecology has played an important role in education at all levels and human development across the lifespan at The Ohio State University, the United States and around the world. The College of Education and Human Ecology’s EHE Legacies project started in Fall 2019 and was created to explore the rich legacies of people, experiences, and accomplishments that have helped shape the college. We believe that a legacy starts with the knowledge and appreciation of the contributions of those who came before, which establishes a strong foundation upon which to build and progress.
Black Legacies 2022
Each February, the EHE Legacy project highlights the unique contributions of past and present Black Buckeyes through an annual series of weekly showcases during the month of February of past and current Black excellence in the college.
Week of February 28th
Week of February 21st
Week of February 14th
Week of February 7th
Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month
EHE Black Legacy Series
Black Legacies 2021
The first phase of the EHE Legacy project highlights the unique contributions of past and present Black Buckeyes through an annual series of weekly showcases of past and current Black excellence in the college.
