Summer 2021 Graduates
Congratulations to the 13 Arts Administration, Education and Policy summer 2021 graduates! As we say goodbye to these students we welcome them to our alumni - a rich and vibrant group of arts practitioners, professionals and administrators paving the future of the arts in a wide range of arts education and policy related fields.
Ohio State will host summer commencement in person on August 8th at 2:00 PM in the Schottenstein Center. Dr. Bruce A. McPheron, Professor of Entomology and Dean's Chair of CFAES International Programs and previous Executive Vice President and Provost at The Ohio State University (2015-2021), will serve as the summer commencement speaker. Visit Ohio State's Commencement page to learn more.
Ketal Patel
Hometown: Worthington, OH
Degree: PhD in Arts Administration, Education and Policy
Awards and recognition:
- 2021 Manuel Barkan Dissertation Award
Yifan Xu
Hometown: Henan Province, China
Degree: PhD in Arts Administration, Education and Policy
Specialization: Cultural Policy and Arts Management
Awards and recognition:
- 2021 Ohio State University International Leadership Scholarship
- 2020 Ohio State University Office of International Affairs Scholarship
- 2019 International Family Union 2019 Best Campus Leader
- 2018 International Festivals and Events Association 2018 Arts Festival Legacy Scholarship
- 2018 Ohio State University Council of Graduate Students Career Development Grant
What is something positive you've learned about yourself? "Although sometimes life and research might seem out of control, I can at least be in charge of how I dance when the music is on."
Xiaoxiao Bao
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Alaiyha Bryant
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Who was your greatest mentor? Dr. Joni Boyd Acuff
Alice Yu-Chin Cheng
Hometown: Taichung, Taiwan
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Awards and recognition:
- 2019-2020 University Fellow
Who was your greatest mentor? "Every peer and teacher I have met along this journey has inspired me to become a better educator, researcher, and dare I say, artist. Nonetheless, I must thank my advisor, Dr. Christine Ballengee Morris, for her guidance, patience, and faith in me."
Meagan Guild
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Rachel Koral
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Tatiana Marion Piche
Hometown: Hollywood, CA
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Who was your greatest mentor? "I want to thank Dr. Ruth Smith for her continuous support and words of encouragement during ARTEDUC 6998, pushing me to research and refine my inquires on how to teach the Balletic Arts much more equitably."
Brittany Schwarck
Hometown: Columbus, OH
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Awards and recognition:
- 2019 Outstanding Teacher Award from The Ohio Art Education Association
What is something positive you learned about yourself? "Through this experience I was reminded of how much I love being a learner! I have enjoyed developing lessons that engage my students as co-teachers and learners alongside me."
Olivia Skoric
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Lauren Consolo Smith
Hometown: Cleveland, OH
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
What is something positive you learned about yourself? "The Online Master of Arts in Art Education program at OSU reignited my teaching practice with a stronger focus on creative thinking. While learning new strategies to promote creativity in my students, I stretched my own ability to think creatively as an artist and teacher. I am excited to implement the knowledge and teaching strategies I gained over the past two years in my high school classroom."
Cassie Tirrito
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)
Sarah Voll
Degree: Master of Arts (Art Education)