Education Theme House
Residents living in the Education House at 162 W. Home Street are education majors. They live and learn together, supporting one another through the Education Program. The house plans programs on the topics of Columbus schools, leadership development and student teaching. Residents serve as role models to first year education majors and those going through the student teaching process. They also host meetings and programs sponsored by the Education department and often have socials open to the campus. For more information about the Theme House, contact Diane Ross, advisor.
Otterbein Collegiate Middle Level Association (OCMLA)
OCMLA is a professional educational organization for college students preparing to become middle level teachers, and an affiliate of the National Middle School Association. The mission of this organization is to advance and support appropriate middle-level education while promoting collegiate participation at national, state, and regional middle – level conferences. Membership is open to all education majors.
The Otterbein Collegiate Middle Level Association (OCMLA) is an official chapter of the national Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) organization. OCMLA members have the opportunity to participate and present annually in the national AMLE fall conference. Professional development opportunities include mentorship from current and previous teachers, and events focusing on current topics in education. OCMLA also offers social and wellness events such as study tables before exams, pumpkin painting, and tote bag decorating. Dr. Diane Ross serves as the OCMLA advisor.
Otterbein Student Education Association (OSEA)
OSEA is a professional development organization that strives to build a strong, empowering, and helpful education community. Students involved in OSEA have opportunities to develop and implement workshops focused on the betterment of Ohio’s school children; some examples are classroom management, resume writing, interviewing tips, and classroom technology resources. OSEA members also have the opportunity to engage in professional activities with Otterbein professors as well as teachers and administrators from local school districts. OSEA has brought nationally and state renowned speakers to campus and organizes registration to professional development conferences. Any of these activities are open to all education majors. Dr. Carrie Scheckelhoff serves as the OSEA advisor.
Adolescence to Young Adult Club (AYA Club)
The Adolescence to Young Adult Club was founded in 2025 to provide a community for students interested in teaching grades 7-12. The AYA licensure students are majoring in their content area, so do not have an opportunity to engage with each other as early in the program as the other licensure area students. The AYA club brings students together for professional development and social opportunities. For a newer club, they have hit the ground running with popular programming such as Trivia nights, social activities, and outdoors block parties. The AYA Club has supported sustainable efforts and student activism on campus, along with career development opportunities such as preparing for interviews. Dr. Bethany Vosburg-Bluem serves as the advisor for the AYA Club.