Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Marian Maxfield Recognized as an EHHS MVP

Dr. Marian Maxfield EHHS MVP

At Kent State University, our faculty members are the heart of our academic excellence, and Dr. Marian Maxfield exemplifies this every day. Teaching 100% online workshops in the College of Education, Health, and Human Services, Dr. Maxfield has been named an EHHS MVP—an honor awarded by student nomination. This recognition highlights her unwavering dedication to creating engaging, high-quality online learning experiences that inspire and empower her students.

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Dr. Maxfield’s teaching philosophy centers on accessibility, innovation, and meaningful connection. Through her online workshops, she blends cutting-edge educational techniques with practical applications, ensuring that students not only understand the content but can also apply it effectively in their careers. Her courses emphasize collaboration, critical thinking, and personal growth, creating an environment where students feel supported and challenged.

As an MVP, Dr. Maxfield was presented with a hand-written thank you from the student who nominated her, along with a Kent State swag bag. Her commitment to her students makes her an invaluable asset to Kent State University.

100% Online Workshops - The Office of Professional Development & Outreach at Kent State University

The future of education is built every day by educators like you.

At the Office of Professional Development and Outreach, we create high-quality professional development opportunities to help the educational community increase the knowledge and skills needed to meet the challenges of today’s students.

Our online workshops present an incredible opportunity for learners to continually enhance their skills, and particularly for educators to earn credits while adapting to the evolving landscape of education. Investing in your professional development improves your teaching practice and enriches your student’s educational experience.

100% Online Degrees through the College of Education, Health and Human Services

Kent State University’s College of Education, Health and Human Services (EHHS) offers a portfolio of 100% online graduate degrees. With the working professional in mind, the college is dedicated to providing quality education on an online platform.

Degrees include:

Learn more about all of the 100% online EHHS degrees.

Kent State University Online Degrees

Kent State University pioneered online and distance education, offering its first online program over 20 years ago. Kent State now offers more than 90 online degree and online certificate programs, unmatched by most peer universities, with new online programs and online degrees continually added.

Earn your degree anytime, anywhere, with Kent State University’s online graduate degrees, online undergraduate degrees, and online certificate programs. Kent State Online brings together online programs and assistance for students, faculty, the community, and global audiences.

For more information on Kent State’s Online Degrees, visit https://onlinedegrees.kent.edu.

Mandy Cenker is the Outreach Program Director for the College of Education, Health and Human Services’ Office of Professional Development and Outreach. She earned a Ph.D. in Educational Administration at Kent State University in 2016. She received her master’s degree in special education from Malone University and a bachelor’s degree in secondary education from Kent State.
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