College of Education and Human Services at Kent State University

Kent State University welcomes 24 English language educators, policymakers, and teacher trainers from around the world to KSU Exchange: Integrating Innovative and Emerging Technologies into the English Language Classroom, a professional exchange program, a collaborative initiative of Kent State University’s Gerald H. Read Center for International and Intercultural Education, the English as a Second Language Center, and the Research Center for Educational Technology, reflecting Kent State’s longstanding commitment to global engagement, educational innovation, and professional exchange.

Registration extended to June 14. Visit at https://shorturl.at/NqhLs

The College of EHS salutes its faculty, staff and students on National Higher Education Day.

We are inspired everyday by our students' journey to accomplish their dream of receiving a higher education degree. And we are grateful for our alumni who are working to create change in their communities. https://shorturl.at/AGMz3

Share how your degree changed your life!

Congratulations to two of our award winning Counselor of Education and Supervision doctoral candidates.

(Pictured right) Angelika Holleran, M.Ed., LPC, and founder of Golden Hour Counseling & Wellness, LLC received the Valeria Harper Cultural Competence in Mental Health Award from NAMI in Greater Cleveland.

Mykka Gabriel, M.Ed., LPCC-S, won the 2025 TPC Outstanding Scholar Award in the Concept/Theory category as lead author for the article, Broaching for Culturally Responsive Su***de Risk Assessment, printed in The Professional Counselor.

First-year teaching is all about learning to balance high expectations with plenty of grace.

We are so excited to highlight Zara Scaccio, a 2025 Kent State University Integrated Language Arts graduate, who is currently navigating her first year teaching English at Bio-Med Science Academy (Rootstown Campus)!

In a recent mid-year interview with the Ohio Association of Teacher Educators, Zara opened up about the beautiful chaos of her first year on the job. From throwing out "perfectly planned" lessons in favor of flexibility, to creating daily routines for student reflection, she is proving that the best teaching happens when you listen to what your students truly need.

Zara’s top piece of advice for fellow new educators? "Be patient with yourself and remember that learning doesn’t stop once you enter the classroom... Most importantly, focus on building relationships with students; everything else becomes more meaningful and effective when students know you care."

Join us in celebrating Zara's dedication to her students and her incredible growth this year!

From Kent State student to a certified Hero for Children! 🎒✨

Huge congratulations to early childhood education alumna Molly Schillace (’23) on receiving the Blessing House’s Heroes for Children Award and formal recognition from the Ohio State Senate!

Molly now teaches kindergarten at Palm Elementary in the Lorain City School District. Through the innovative CDC/Lorain City School District Collaborative, she continues to bring research-backed professional development and trauma-informed care straight to her classroom.

"My time in Kent State’s Early Childhood Education program truly shaped who I am as an educator," Molly shared. "The hands-on learning experiences and mentorship taught me that teaching is about creating a safe, loving environment where every child feels safe and seen."

We are so proud to see our Flashes making such a profound impact on young lives!

Read the full story of how this powerful university-district partnership is transforming classrooms ➡️https://shorturl.at/BpjCj

FROM STUDENT TO TEACHER: The Ultimate Homecoming!

Education opens doors, but for Allison "Alli" Coneglio, it led her straight back home. We are incredibly proud to celebrate Alli, a recent Kent State University graduate who is walking back through the doors of Nordonia Hills City School District—not as a student, but as the brand-new Intervention Specialist at Rushwood Elementary!

Alli’s journey is a historic milestone for the innovative "Grow Your Own" partnership between Kent State and Nordonia City Schools. Her path started at Nordonia High School in the NST3 teaching club, took flight at Kent State as a Lead2Teach scholar and peer mentor, and now comes full circle.

Join us in congratulating Alli and celebrating the power of investing in our local students! ⚡️💙💚👉 Read the full inspiring story of how passion and partnership are shaping the future of our classrooms: https://shorturl.at/AEpKq