Kayla Ritter Rickels, Ed.D. Email & Phone Number

Newport, Ky, Us

Highland Heights, Kentucky, United States

Teach part-time in the School of Education for the following courses: - EDU 594: History of Higher Education (Summer 2024) - EDD 894: Educational Leadership Theories (Summer 2024) - EDD 800: Introduction to Doctoral Studies (Fall 2024)

Lead Coaches are District C’s most qualified coaches. Lead Coaches are contracted to facilitate components of the District C Coaching Institute (DO it, SEE it, and/or Certification Assessments), through which they prepare other educators and professionals (Coaching Fellows) to become District C-certified coaches.

Crestview Hills, Ky

CEH210: Exploring DiversityThis course focuses on the complex foundations of diversity within our society (including race, class, gender, and sexual identity) and the role of cultural diversity in the United States including what this means for CEHS professionals. The intention of this course is to have students engaged in exploring issues surrounding diversity in the United States, particularly within their profession, in order to develop an understanding of the complex relationships… Show more CEH210: Exploring DiversityThis course focuses on the complex foundations of diversity within our society (including race, class, gender, and sexual identity) and the role of cultural diversity in the United States including what this means for CEHS professionals. The intention of this course is to have students engaged in exploring issues surrounding diversity in the United States, particularly within their profession, in order to develop an understanding of the complex relationships between institutions, those our students serve, and the larger society in which these relationships occur.CEH310: Exploring JusticeThis course builds upon the earlier courses in the CEHS Diversity series to explore the ways in which social justice can inform decisions as a CEHS professional. This course provides an historical exploration of social justice within their profession and provides avenues for movement forward in order for students to meet all the needs of those they will and do serve within those professions.CEH410: Taking ActionAs the capstone course for the CEHS Series, this course seeks to help build reflective practitioners who recognize and value the diversity of populations they serve and who seek out ways to enact change for the betterment of all populations, but particularly those who are marginalized. Students will look at the ways they, as CEHS professionals, can take action against injustice, particularly within their fields. Students will engage with specific marginalized populations to explore how their fields can help address the needs of those communities. Show less

Supporting educational systems, agencies, and organizations to create sustainable and equitable change through vision casting, action research, strategic planning, and resource alignment. You have the intentions; let us help you make the impact.Projects have included:- Momentum Metrics with Education Strategy Group and TN SCORE | Coach and strategic advisor for Tipton County and Lauderdale County Schools in the creation of a college and career strategic plan- Accelerate[ED]… Show more Supporting educational systems, agencies, and organizations to create sustainable and equitable change through vision casting, action research, strategic planning, and resource alignment. You have the intentions; let us help you make the impact.Projects have included:- Momentum Metrics with Education Strategy Group and TN SCORE | Coach and strategic advisor for Tipton County and Lauderdale County Schools in the creation of a college and career strategic plan- Accelerate[ED] with BMGF and Education Strategy Group | Coach, facilitator, and strategic advisor for Eastern Kentucky for the creation of a blueprint for 13th-year associate's programs- Career Advising Framework with EmployIndy and Education Strategy Group Show less

National liaison and strategic director for all student, family, and community engagement for myOptions, the largest free college and career planning tool in the United StatesStrategic leader of all content for 2022 launch of new student-centered college and career readiness tool, EncourageParticipated in national conferences and presentations targetted at building the fluency of students, families, and educators within college planningDeveloped, wrote, and launched… Show more National liaison and strategic director for all student, family, and community engagement for myOptions, the largest free college and career planning tool in the United StatesStrategic leader of all content for 2022 launch of new student-centered college and career readiness tool, EncourageParticipated in national conferences and presentations targetted at building the fluency of students, families, and educators within college planningDeveloped, wrote, and launched curriculum and educational resources to support student navigation to their selected postsecondary pathway, including content for the educators and parents/guardians who support themStrategized and executed for growth of student engagement and participation, especially focused on historically marginalized and/or underrepresented students in higher educationAdvocated for system change and inclusion for improved postsecondary access and outcomesCollaborated with designers, developers, researchers, and product managers on product development and sprintsDeveloped and launched an inclusive language style guide to inform and improve organization-wide belonging efforts Show less

Cincinnati, Oh

Oversee the college access, readiness, and success program, partners, and strategies across the school district, serving as central liaison and strategic director for Cincinnati Public school counselors, college access partners, and college campus partners.Build, manage, foster, and maintain strategic college-focused partnerships, including the Miami University Educators Academy, UC IT Early College Academy, University of Cincinnati Ambassador program, and University of Cincinnati… Show more Oversee the college access, readiness, and success program, partners, and strategies across the school district, serving as central liaison and strategic director for Cincinnati Public school counselors, college access partners, and college campus partners.Build, manage, foster, and maintain strategic college-focused partnerships, including the Miami University Educators Academy, UC IT Early College Academy, University of Cincinnati Ambassador program, and University of Cincinnati Bearcat Academy Pipeline.Co-develop programming and events to impact student success, including the Cincinnati State Cohort, Cincinnati Pride Grant Senior Orientations, and Eastern Kentucky University’s Camino to SuccessMonitor and provide counsel and direction on curricular impacts for college including course scope and sequence, college entrance test preparation, and high school graduation requirementsBuilt and chair the College Consortium, a group of college campus, college access, and school counseling partners that set the strategy, guide the partnerships, and consider the issues in college-going culture across the school district.Serve as district-level coordinator for Cincinnati Public Schools College Credit Plus program and Peer Leadership College Collaborative initiativeInstrumental in supporting and growing the CPS School Counselor population; between AY18/19 and AY19/20, there will be a growth of 40%. Show less

Oversee the full scope of college access services and strategy of the organization, including TRIO Talent Search, AmeriCorps Ohio College Guides, and GEAR UP Norwood. Collectively impacting over 3000 students across two school districts and managing, coaching, developing, hiring, and reviewing 19 direct service staff, 2 site supervisors, and 1 program support. Oversee and allocate a budget exceeding $700,000 annually.Build, foster, and maintain strategic partnerships with community… Show more Oversee the full scope of college access services and strategy of the organization, including TRIO Talent Search, AmeriCorps Ohio College Guides, and GEAR UP Norwood. Collectively impacting over 3000 students across two school districts and managing, coaching, developing, hiring, and reviewing 19 direct service staff, 2 site supervisors, and 1 program support. Oversee and allocate a budget exceeding $700,000 annually.Build, foster, and maintain strategic partnerships with community, high school, and post-secondary partners to support students and staff in achieving benchmarks set for their programs.Co-write grant applications related to college access work and funding opportunities.Build and chair Cincinnati Youth Collaborative’s Post-Secondary Education Advisory Board, hosting quarterly meetings, sharing data, and improving outcomes and opportunities for students.Instrumental in the creation of the Cincinnati State Be Great grant program benefiting all Pell-eligible Cincinnati Public Schools, Norwood, Winton Woods, and North College Hill High School graduates of the Class of 2017 and beyond. Show less

College Of Engineering & Applied Science - Undergraduate Enrollment Management

Assists with all phases of recruitment for the College of Engineering & Applied Science undergraduate population. This includes, but is not limited to, attending college fairs, speaking in high school STEM classrooms, meeting with prospective students and their families, and conducting large scale recruitment and yield events such as Open Houses.Plans and manages the travel, recruitment, and outreach activities of three full-time employees within the Undergraduate Enrollment Office… Show more Assists with all phases of recruitment for the College of Engineering & Applied Science undergraduate population. This includes, but is not limited to, attending college fairs, speaking in high school STEM classrooms, meeting with prospective students and their families, and conducting large scale recruitment and yield events such as Open Houses.Plans and manages the travel, recruitment, and outreach activities of three full-time employees within the Undergraduate Enrollment Office, including strategic targeting of time, resources, and involvements to yield highest impactOversees the communication flow to prospective students & their families as well as educator contacts, including managing all mailed & emailed communication from the College to said populations and developing all presentations for aforementioned purposes. Hosts on- and off-campus education sessions with content including, but not limited to, STEM career paths, the engineering design process, the value of prototyping, the importance of teamwork, and hands-on learning.Maintains special interest recruitment focus including women, out-of-state, ethnic minorities, and high-achieving students, including the 20x20 Program for achieving 20% female freshmen enrollment by 2020Develops and executes programming for current CEAS female students, including the annual WomEngineer Welcome. Co-developed and manages the Peer Mentor Program, a new grant-funded retention initiative, within the College of Engineering & Applied Science Show less

Crestview Hills, Ky

Responsible for all aspects of the admissions process for students in the state of Kentucky including, but not limited to, recruitment, campus visits, preview events, file review, and registration. Special tasks include maintaining accurate information regarding the attendance and needs of guests for preview events and overseeing special recruitment events, including the Accepted Student Overnight

Crestview Hills, Ky

Tasked with representing the college in roles including, but not limited to, leading campus tours, hosting overnight stays for prospective students, visiting local high schools, and speaking at guidance counselor banquets, open houses, and student life conferences. Special tasks include serving as the Inter-Office Communications Employee responsible for bi-weekly newsletters, bulletin boards, e-mails to prospective students and other office communications.

Doctor Of Education - Edd, Educational Leadership

Master Of Science (Ms), Marketing

Graduate Certificate (Gc), Marketing

Ba, Mathematics, Aa In History

Ba, Mathematics

Study Abroad Experience