Patton College of Education Stories

Hospitality students unite in support of Haiti

More than 20 Ohio University students from three Restaurant, Hotel and Tourism courses came together for a cultural learning event in The Patton College’s demo kitchen.

Alumni Spotlight: Farhan Haque

The Patton College is proud to feature Farhan Haque as November’s Alum of the Month. Farhan is the first-place winner in the Student Best Paper Competition at the master’s level.

Bobcat gains experience working with a new type of animal as Wolf Park intern

OHIO junior Rebecca Bacon has loved wolves ever since she discovered the video game “Wolf Quest,” and this summer she got to live out a dream by working with wolves as an intern at Wolf Park.

OHIO education professor David Nguyen named Fall 2021 Commencement speaker

Ohio University associate professor David J. Nguyen, Ph.D., will be the Fall 2021 Commencement speaker, the University announced.

Thom Stevenson selected to lead new Patton College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee

The Patton College has implemented a new Diversity and Inclusion Committee that comprises membership and the vision previously addressed by three Patton College committees.

Alumni Spotlight: Damaris Linker

Damaris Linker, who earned her master’s in Recreation and Sport Sciences from the on-campus Coaching Education program in 2016, is The Patton College’s September Alum of the Month.

Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Terry

Jessica Terry, who earned her master’s in Clinical Mental Health/Clinical Rehabilitation Counseling in 2010, is The Patton College’s August Alum of the Month.

Alumni Spotlight: Cierra Boyd

Cierra Boyd, a Retail Merchandising and Fashion Product Development alumna (2017), was recently featured on WKYC-NBC Cleveland for her innovative company and clothing line, Friskmegood Inc.

Alumni Spotlight: Cindy Saunders

Cindy Saunders, an Early Childhood Education alumna (2003), was recently selected to participate in the Epic Master Teacher Ambassador Program and is The Patton College’s June Alum of the Month.

Alumni Spotlight: Jessica Embry

The Patton College would like to recognize Jessica Embry as May’s honorary Alum of the Month. She was a graduate of the College of Fine Arts and was a fine arts teacher and orchestra director.

Luke Bentley, director of the Briggs Lawrence County Public Library

Alumni Spotlight: Luke Bentley

Luke Bentley received his bachelor's in 2010 in Adolescent-to-Young Adult Education. He went from substitute teaching to a career in public library service.

Christine Suniti Bhat poses by the bike path

Last Word: Christine Suniti Bhat

An Asian Indian by birth, Dr. Christine Suniti Bhat, PHD ’03, came to OHIO as an international student, earned her doctorate, and joined the faculty in 2006, serving as a professor of counselor education in the Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education. She is a licensed professional counselor and a licensed school counselor and a citizen of both Australia and the United States.

Stephanie Savino actively coaching on a soccer field

Alumni Spotlight: Stephanie Savino

On Stephanie Savino’s (’20) first day of classes for her master’s program in Soccer Coaching Education, she was asked by a professor to “teach a skill” without using a soccer ball.

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Simone Hicks

The Patton College of Education is honored to recognize alumna Dr. Simone Hicks, Certified Rehabilitation Counselor and Assistant Dean and Director of Case Management, as February Alum of the Month.

Professional photo of Dr. Stanley Maynard

Alumni Spotlight: Dr. Stanley Maynard

The Patton College of Education is honored to recognize the most recent member of the West Virginia Board of Education, Dr. A. Stanley “Stan” Maynard, as the January 2021 Alum of the Month.

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