The Tristate’s A+ Professors 2019
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 2019 features exceptional professors who were among the many nominations we received from 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 classroom and research.
MICHAEL BINDIS Adolescent/Young Adult and Middle Childhood Education Mount St. Joseph University “His research interests include the perceptions of high school female students toward science and science careers, and the use of pedagogical content knowledge by pre-service and early career science teachers. He has presented his research at local and national conferences.” - Kathleen Cardwell, Mount St. Joseph University
EDUCATION PROFILE
UNION INSTITUTE & UNIVERSITY 440 East McMillan St. | Cincinnati OH, 45206 myunion.edu | 800-861-6400
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nion Institute & University is a nonprofit, regionally accredited university specializing in providing quality higher education degrees for adults nationwide. Founded in 1964, Union’s academic programs and services are the result of more than five decades of identifying and refining ways to structure and deliver education to meet the needs of adults. Distinguished as the pioneer in adult education, Union perfected the concepts now common in higher education such as the hybrid model, a blend of online and traditional classroom instruction, interdisciplinary studies, and student centered education with socially relevant and applicable learning outcomes in its undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degree programs. The university is guided by its core mission to educate highly motivated adults who seek academic programs to engage, enlighten, and empower them to pursue professional goals and a lifetime of learning, service, and social responsibility.
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Union is a national university with academic centers located in Ohio, Florida and California. For more information about Union Institute & University, visit myunion.edu or call 1- 800-861-6400.
J.W. CARTER, II
ASHLEY HINCK
JEFFREY KUZNEKOFF
CECILE MARCZINSKI
Criminology & Criminal Justice Mount St. Joseph University “Dr. Carter and two of his colleagues have trained over 600 members of the Mount community to survive an active shooter situation. Dr. Carter’s current research focuses on developing innovative pedagogical approaches to criminal justice and criminology.” - Kathleen Cardwell, Mount St. Joseph University
Digital Media/Communications Xavier University “Since 2015 she has immersed her students in courses that use technology and media to understand the impact of technology and media on ourselves and society. Her innovative teaching and infectious enthusiasm have helped to build a strong cohort of majors.” - Gary Lewandowski, Xavier University
Interdisciplinary & Communication Studies Miami University Regionals “Kuznekoff is a highly successful instructor who has his students working with cutting-edge social media technology. His teaching is influenced by his research focused on examining how mobile phone usage and social media can affect student learning in the higher education classroom.” - Moira Casey, Miami University Regionals
Psychological Science Northern Kentucky University “Students are captivated by her ability to blend her research on cognition and psychopharmacology into her lectures and learning material and demonstrate a deeper appreciation of key concepts and ideas as a consequence.” - Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University
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GEMA NAVARROBAHNS Strategic Management University of Cincinnati “Since joining the faculty she has been highly involved in our college community, serving on a search committee, a diversity and inclusion task force and on the Teaching Excellence Committee.” - Elaine Hollensbe, University of Cincinnati
DAVID RAPIEN
HOLLY RIFFE
JENNIFER RODE
Information Systems/OBAIS University of Cincinnati “David is truly inspiring in his commitment to education in the larger Cincinnati community. He advises and takes students to case study competitions several times a year, something most faculty do not do.” - Craig Froehle, University of Cincinnati
Counseling, Social Work & Leadership Northern Kentucky University “Holly has expertly and creatively integrated her teaching with service and scholarship. Holly delivers quality instruction to her students through meaningful assignments with current community relevancy.” - Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University
Nursing Miami University Regionals “Her willingness to bring different points of view to the table—in a constantly improving and competitive program— makes her an invaluable asset to the leadership of Miami’s Department of Nursing housed at Miami Regionals.” - Bob Davis, Miami University Regionals
www.myunion.edu YOU can work and go back to school! Whether you’re completing an unfinished degree, seeking an advanced degree to further your professional development, or fulfilling a lifetime goal, we have the academic program to match your needs. With online and low-residency degree options, as well as a liberal transfer policy, Union Institute & University makes earning your degree accessible and affordable. Keep your job, your income, and your commitments while you study.
Your education pathway starts at Union.
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DAVID SINGLETON
JANE SOJKA
CINDY VERALDO
Law Northern Kentucky University “The Constitutional Litigation Clinic exists because of Professor Singleton; in effect, he is the program. The quality of this program and the benefits of this program cannot be overstated.” - Jason Vest, Northern Kentucky University
Business/Marketing University of Cincinnati “She is truly student-focused, more so than any other faculty member I have met. Indeed, she won our Grilliot Award for the faculty member who does the most in advancing studentfaculty relations.” - Karen Machleit, University of Cincinnati
Sports Management Mount St. Joseph University “Dr. Veraldo’s research agenda includes investigating the underrepresentation of women in intercolleg iate at hlet ic leadership and the experience of women in the sport management major. Dr. Veraldo also brings professional experience in the sport industry to the sport management classroom.” – Kathleen Cardwell, Mount St. Joseph University
WHITNEY WOMACK SMITH Languages, Literature & Writing Miami University Regionals “Womack Smith has played a key role in the success of Miami Regionals’ new English Studies bachelor’s degree program by promoting it and devoting substantial time to advising majors and prospective majors.” - Moira Casey, Miami University Regionals
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