EHE Trailblazers

Trailblazers create a path for those who follow them - whether through innovation, research, community engagement or changing their field of expertise for the better. Here are the stories of some of the outstanding trailblazer alums from Ohio State's College of Education and Human Ecology. Do you have a trailblazer that you would like our team to consider for this series? Please share with us at ehe-news@osu.edu

Alumna emphasizes courage, balance and authenticity

Joy Gaston Gayles takes on ASHE presidency and advancement of DEI at the College of Education at North Carolina State University.

Alumna teaches students to become the best versions of themselves

Emily Shaw makes an impact on her hometown’s next generation

Alumnus advocates for equity in sports for Black athletes

John N. Singer is inaugural associate dean for diversity and inclusion, School of Education and Human Development, Texas A&M University

Barbara Harris holding an award from Ohio State

Alumna Barbara Harris pioneers special education program in Cleveland schools

For 70-plus years, alumna has been Alumni Club of Greater Cleveland member

New Leader awardee Kelly Capatosto makes waves in the world of law

First in her family to study law, alumna thanks her faculty mentor