Chris Basich

Dr. Chris Basich is a part-time faculty member at Youngstown State University (YSU), specializing in educational leadership and administration. He teaches in the online M.S.Ed. Educational Administration program with a Principal Licensure Option, focusing on leadership behaviors, instructional strategies, and teacher evaluation practices. His career emphasizes collaborative program design, teacher leadership development, and advancing educational frameworks.

Education:

• Ed.D. in Educational Leadership, Youngstown State University (2018)
• M.Ed., Marietta College (2006)
• B.A. in Psychology with minors in Comprehensive Social Studies 7-12 and Sociology, University of Mount Union (2004)

Research & Professional Contributions: Basich has actively contributed to initiatives like designing YSU's online Teacher Leader Endorsement program, revising Ohio's principal and teacher leadership standards, and presenting at conferences such as the OASSA Fall Conference (2019) and the Ohio Teacher Leadership Summit (2019). His work centers on fostering teacher leadership, enhancing instructional practices through adult learning principles, and building effective college/career readiness frameworks for schools.

Awards:

• M Club Athletic Hall of Fame Member (2018) – Recognized for excellence in both academics and athletics at the University of Mount Union.

Advising & Collaborations: Basich has advised on program revisions for teacher and principal licensure standards, collaborated with the Ohio Department of Education, and engaged with the Career Readiness Leaders Network since 2018. His efforts aim to strengthen teacher leadership roles and systemic educational practices across Ohio.