Faculty

Dr. Michael Traugh
mtraugh@mvnu.edu
(740) 397-9000 Ext. 6021

Education:

• Ph.D., 1997, The Ohio State University
• M.A., 1974, The Ohio State University
• B.A., 1971, Michigan State University
• Ohio Superintendent License through 2015

Professional Experience:

• Galion City Schools; Principal, Assistant Superintendent, Superintendent
• Columbus Public Schools; Teacher

Professional Organizations:

• Phi Delta Kappa
• Buckeye Association of School Administrators
• American Association of School Administrators
• Past President, North Central Ohio BASA
• Site Visitor, United States Department of Education Blue Ribbon Secondary Schools Recognition Program
• Past Board Member, Instructional Technology Services of Central Ohio
• Former Board Member, Galion Chamber of Commerce

Awards and Recognition:

• GPS Faculty Member of the Year Award 2006
• Phi Eta Sigma
• United Way City-Wide Chairperson
• Marketing Ministry Team Chair; Member Evangelism Committee; Liturgist, Sunbury United Methodist Church
• Former President, Galion Rotary Club

Published Works & Presentations:

• Least Restrictive Environment Project evaluation plan for OEC grant (SST 7 Mansfield, Ohio; current)
• Teaching American History Grant: Final Evaluation Report, U.S. Department of Education (Western Buckeye ESC 2006-2010)
• Even Start Program Evaluation for Huron County, (2003-2006)
• Board of Directors Evaluation Survey, (North Central State College; 2005)
• Ohio Reads Program Evaluation Report for the North Union Local Schools, 2003-2006
• Project PEERS; (Math and Science Ohio Board of Regents Grant program evaluation for Wstern Buckeye ESC and Ashland University, 2004)

Favorite Subject-Related Links:

• American Association of School Administrators (AASA)
• ASCD
• National Center for Education Statistics (NCES)
• Institute for Global Ethics

Favorite Scripture Verse:

Pslam 46:10(a) - Be still and know that I am God.

Something You Didn't Know about Me:

I enjoy investing, reading, golf, walking, and beach vacations.