The Tristate’s A+ Professors THIS YEAR’S BEST COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY EDUCATORS, AS NOMINATED BY THEIR PEERS AND STUDENTS, SHOW THE BREADTH OF TALENT AT OUR LOCAL INSTITUTIONS By the Editors
Cincy Magazine’s Outstanding Educators Class of 2020 features exceptional professors selected from the many nominations we received from their colleagues. The winners were singled out for a variety of traits that ranged from scholarship and spending extra time with students to innovation in the
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classroom and research. Read on to learn more about this year’s winners from those who nominated them.
HASSANA ALIDOU Social Justice Union Institute & University “As an educator and diplomat, Dr. Alidou brings a wealth of world-class expertise and knowledge in equality and social justice coupled with her outstanding global experience. She is widely known for her work in helping community-based organizations, national governments and international institutions work together to achieve educational equality, literacy, gender equality and economic development.” – Teresa Wilkins, Union Institute & University
ROSALYN BROWN BEATTY STACEY LOWERY BRETZ Chemistry & Biochemistry Miami University “Dr. Lowery Bretz advances student learning using studentcentered teaching methods and innovative assessments to help students build lasting conceptual understanding over rote memorization. Scores demonstrating student learning, students’ perceptions of learning and students’ ratings of her teaching … meet the highest standards of classroom teaching and significantly distinguish Dr. Lowery Bretz from her colleagues.” – Carolyn Haynes, Miami University
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Clinical Mental Health Counseling Union Institute & University “As a professor for the last 12 years in the substance abuse and mental health counseling fields, she strives to make a personal connection with students and humanize the experience between teacher and student. Dr. Brown Beatty reminds students that there must be a work-life balance in the counseling profession, and she urges students to practice self-care.” – Teresa Wilkins, Union Institute & University
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EDUCATION PROFILE
EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY 521 Lancaster Ave. | Richmond, KY 40475 859-622-1000 | eku.edu
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oday’s workforce is more educated than ever—nearly 15% of American workers have an advanced degree. That number is steadily rising, which means that the job market is more competitive than ever. Graduate degrees can help young professionals build meaningful careers, and, at Eastern Kentucky University, they can earn one on their own terms. EKU offers more than 30 master’s, four doctoral and one specialist degree programs in critical fields such as education, business, health care, social work, computer science and criminal justice. Many of those accredited programs are nationally recognized for their excellence and value. EKU’s master’s and doctoral programs in occupational therapy and nursing are consistently ranked among the nation’s best, and the nursing programs have earned international awards. Quality programs start with quality faculty. EKU graduate faculty are evaluated regularly and demonstrate a commitment to scholarship and student success. Over 90% of faculty have a terminal degree, ensuring that they are experts in their field. Some graduate classes take place on our main campus in Richmond, Kentucky, less than two hours from Cincinnati. A perfect mix of lovely wooded areas, historic buildings and modern amenities, there’s a reason it’s called the Campus Beautiful. Alternatively, students in need of more flexible options
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can choose from more than 15 online master’s and two online doctoral programs. Many working professionals choose EKU for that very reason.
Nationally recognized degree programs, flexible options and committed faculty are just a few of the great reasons to earn a graduate degree at EKU.
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DEE KINNEY
KIM LASALA
Kinesiology and Health Miami University Regionals “Dr. Kinney believes that effective teaching goes beyond creative and engaging techniques. She likes to paraphrase Theodore Roosevelt: ‘Students don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care.’ Her students have no doubt about how much she cares.” – Moira Casey, Miami University Regionals
Chemistry Sinclair Community College “[As co-chair of the WiSTEM camp, Kim] brought her industry experience ... to develop hands-on activities with ‘real world’ female scientists. STEM fields are still male-dominated, and the value of the young women students being able to see themselves in mentors cannot be stressed enough.” – Chris Hubbard, Sinclair Community College
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THEMBINKOSI “PETER” MKHATSHWA
Biology Thomas More University “Ch r is is a ver y t horoug h teacher, continually assesses and modifies his teaching techniques, and has been critical to the successful preparation of the majority of our students over the last 20-plus years.” – Maria C. Garriga, Thomas More University
Mathematics Miami University Regionals “Sstudents who are seeking mentorship and assistance in difficult subjects quickly recognize him for his open and friendly personality. [He] is willing to use his expertise and outstanding work ethic to find ways to benefit all STEM students.” – Robert B. Davis, Miami University Regionals
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XAVIER UNIVERSITY WILLIAMS COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 3800 Victory Parkway | Cincinnati, OH 45207 513-745-3527 | xavier.edu/mba At the Xavier University Williams College of Business, students will find a focus on experiential education across all programs. Our classrooms are “business laboratories” where leaders are developed. Students learn to be resourceful problem solvers with a grounding in ethical business practices—thus making a difference in their organizations and the world. Our programs fit the lifestyle of the working professional with the unprecedented flexibility to take advantage of the breadth of course offerings. We invite you to learn more about the Williams College of Business’s MBA programs, where we are Learning, Serving and Achieving…Together.
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KARSTEN PIEP
JACLYN TYLER
Interdisciplinary Studies Union Institute & University “Dr. Piep spends many hours with his adult students via Adobe Connect, phone calls, and email exchanges because, in his words, ‘Our students’ personal interests and scholarly pursuits are widely divergent. I have to be continually on my feet.’” – Teresa Wilkins, Union Institute & University
Psychology Sinclair Community College “Jaclyn began teaching at the Mason campus in 2014, and in that time the enrollment in the psychology program has nearly doubled. I believe this is directly related to her ability to connect with and encourage her students. She is dynamic even in her online classes.” – Chris Hubbard, Sinclair Community College
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RAYMOND HEBERT
Chemistry Sinclair Community College “In 2019, and again for 2020, Cari and co-nominee Kim Lasala expanded the WiSTEM camp to include more outings to local businesses and organizations such as Procter & Gamble, Ethicon and the Cincinnati Zoo. Through hands-on activities, participating young women have been able to experience how STEM is applied in the real world, and have seen how their own academic and professional careers could blossom in a STEM-related field.” – Chris Hubbard, Sinclair Community College
History Thomas More University “Dr. Raymond Hebert started at Thomas More in 1975 as a faculty member for one semester. Since then, Hebert has been chairperson of both history and the expanded history program, international studies, the political science departments, interim dean of student affairs, vice president of academic affairs/dean of the college, director of the James Graham Brown Honors Program, director of the Gemini Dual Credit Program, and coordinator of study abroad programs.” – Rebecca Stratton, Thomas More University
QUALITY ASSURANCE The quality of your education directly impacts the quality of your life. Xavier University has been providing the highest quality business education since 1831. We offer several pathways to a MBA that will fit with your lifestyle. The value of the curriculum, faculty, students, and alumni provides a return on your educational investment that is unmatched in the region. We are positive the experience will enhance your life and career for the better. CHOOSE FROM: • Executive MBA • Full-time MBA • Online MBA • Part-time MBA
READY TO MAKE THE MOVE? Let us improve your quality of life.
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