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Dr. Kellie Claflin is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Communication, Education, and Leadership at The Ohio State University (OSU), part of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). She holds a Ph.D. in Education from Oregon State University and previously served as an assistant professor at Virginia Tech. Her research focuses on agriscience teacher preparation, preservice educator development, and alternative certification pathways in agricultural education.
- Education:
- Bachelor's in Agricultural Education - University of Wisconsin-River Falls
- Master's in Agricultural Education - Oregon State University
- Ph.D. in Education - Oregon State University
Dr. Claflin's work emphasizes improving teaching practices for school-based agricultural programs, addressing workforce development needs, and understanding how alternatively certified teachers navigate professional communities. She has conducted extensive research on teacher dispositions, lesson planning challenges, and the impact of school farms on agricultural literacy.
Her publications explore themes such as teacher retention factors, feedback mechanisms in educational settings, and the experiences of non-traditionally certified educators. While no awards are explicitly listed, her contributions to agricultural education policy and teacher training are highlighted through her active research agenda.
Dr. Claflin advises graduate students including Hayley Milliron, Ashley Thompson, and Jessica Adams. Her work aligns with OSU's commitment to advancing agricultural education through evidence-based practices.
