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CECH is home to nationally recognized faculty who have knowledge and expertise in various academic disciplines. With a student to faculty ratio of 18 to 1, our faculty provide students with the highest level of support - academically and professionally.

CECH School Directors

CECH School Directors
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Anna Fricano DeJarnette

Associate Professor and Director | School of Education, CECH Curriculum & Instruction

615B Teachers College

513-556-4547

Anna DeJarnette is an associate professor of math education.  She earned her Ph.D. in mathematics education from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. She studies students' mathematics learning through problem solving, groupwork, and opportunities for mathematical discourse. More broadly, she is also interested in students' development of problem solving practices across STEM contexts including science and engineering.
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J C Barnes

Professor and Director | School of Criminal Justice, CECH Criminal Justice

660-U Teachers College

513-556-8495

Professor Barnes has two primary areas of research interest. First, his research seeks to identify how genetic and environmental factors combine to impact criminological phenomena. Second, he studies the offender decision-making process in order to gain insight into the way in which offenders choose their targets. To that end, he has published in a wide range of outlets including Criminology, Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, Lancet, Nature Genetics, Psychological Bulletin, and Psychological Science.

Dr. Barnes serves in several leadership roles, including Director of the School of Criminal Justice, Editor-in-Chief of the American Journal of Criminal Justice, and head of the Criminology Team for the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study.

He is considered among the most influential scholars in the discipline (Journal of Criminal Justice Education) and in 2021 he was awarded the highest honor from the Southern Criminal Justice Association, the Educator of the Year Award.
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Renee O. Hawkins

Professor And Director, School of Human Services, CECH Human Services

450F Teachers College

Renee O. Hawkins is Director of the School of Human Services and Professor in the Ed.S. and Ph.D. School Psychology Programs at the University of Cincinnati.  She is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist. Dr. Hawkins’ research focuses on identifying effective school-based interventions to promote positive academic and social emotional outcomes for children, including children with disabilities. She graduated from the APA-accredited School Psychology Program at the University of Tennessee, following completion of her pre-doctoral internship at Boys and Girls Town in Boys Town, Nebraska. In addition, Dr. Hawkins has served on the editorial review boards of several journals in school psychology and education, as President of the Council of Directors of School Psychology Programs, and as President of the Society for the Study of School Psychology. 
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Hazem Said

Professor (F2), CECH - School of Information Technology

250C Teachers College

Academic faculty and leader with over 20 years of experience in teaching, academic leadership, and translating best practices into impactful solutions. Passionate about helping people; recognized for visionary leadership, strategic and results-oriented approach, ability to take innovative ideas to fruition, ability to listen to various constituencies, ability to foster transformative growth, innovation and entrepreneurship. 
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CECH School Faculty

Discover the dedicated faculty and staff of the School of Education who are committed to preparing future educators and advancing impactful research. Visit the Faculty and Staff page to connect with the experienced professionals who support our students, programs, and community partnerships.

School of Education Faculty and Staff

Discover the experienced faculty and staff of the School of Criminal Justice, where committed educators and professionals work to advance justice through teaching, research, and community engagement. Visit the Employees page to learn more about the people who support academic excellence, student success, and impactful scholarship in criminal justice. 

School of Criminal Justice

Discover the experienced faculty and dedicated staff of the School of Human Services at CECH where committed educators and professionals work to strengthen individuals, families, and communities through teaching, research, and community partnership. 

School of Human Services

Explore the experienced faculty and dedicated staff of the School of Information Technology at CECH, where innovative educators and industry professionals prepare students to lead in a rapidly evolving digital world through teaching, research, and community collaboration. 

School of Information Technology

CECH Staff

Meet the leadership team in the Dean’s Office at CECH. These dedicated professionals oversee the college’s business operations, academic affairs, student services, and facility management, ensuring strong leadership and strategic direction across all areas of the college.

Dean's Office

Connect with the Marketing and Recruitment team at CECH. This dedicated group leads strategic communications, brand management, outreach initiatives, and student recruitment efforts to promote CECH’s programs and support enrollment growth.

CECH Marketing and Recruitment
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Clair Kelly Green-Schwartz

Research Director, CECH Impact Accelerator

Teachers College

513-556-3419

Clair Green-Schwartz is a Research Director in CECH. She has worked in research (pre- and post-award), program evaluation, and data analytics for 10 years.  Currently, Clair oversees the Impact Accelerator – a research and grant development team dedicated to supporting and increasing external funding throughout the College and University.

Email ImpactAccelerator@uc.edu for more information or if you need assistance with a grant proposal, finding funding opportunities, or identifying collaborators.  
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Pamela S. Chin

HR Director, CECH Business Office

412B Teachers College

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Laura Carnaghi

Associate Director of Student Success, CECH Student Services Center

Teachers College

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Jason Gerst

I.T. Director, DTS CECH IT

560 Teachers College

513-556-2824

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Julie A Breen

Office of Innovative Technology and Learning Design (OITLD), CECH Learning Design

560A Teachers College

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