Rick Mangini,
Administrator/ Supervisior

Rick Mangini, 2007 Distinguished Award Winner, Administrator/Supervisor

“Mr. Mangini is a true leader as evidenced through his hard work and dedication to the students of Ohio. Rick truly has business, marketing, and information technology educators’ best interests at heart.” These comments are from Rick Mangini’s letters of support.

Rick received his Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing Education from The Ohio State University in 1974. He earned his Masters of Art degree in Vocational Education from The Ohio State University in 1986. His career has spanned 31 years, the last 21 at the Ohio Department of Education where he was just promoted to Associate Director of Career-Technical and Adult Education.

He is most proud of the fact that he coordinated the development and implementation of a state wide curriculum for information technology (itWorks Ohio) resulting in a dramatic growth in business programs throughout Ohio and graduates who are well prepared to meet the needs of the information technology industry. Rick has provided leadership for the development and implementation of 5 generations of technical content standards. He has been published in The Ohio Business Technology Educator and received honors and awards from a number of marketing/business education societies. Congratulations to this distinguished service award recipient for 2007.

Susan Bobey, 2007 Distinguished Award Winner, Secondary Business Technology Educator

“Ms. Bobey touches the lives of students. She helps to mold their character into becoming responsible young adults. She assists them in their maturation by allowing them to make decisions for themselves and learn from their mistakes.” These comments are from Susan Bobey’s letters of support.

Susan received a Bachelor of Science in Comprehensive Business Education from Bowling Green State University in 1975. She earned a Masters of Education in Vocational Business Education from Kent State University in 1981. Her teaching career started at East High School and for the last 18 years she has been an outstanding teacher at Jane Addams Business Careers Center.

Her involvement at work includes designing, implementing and facilitating programs. She has served as an advisor, evaluator, and department chairperson. Her participation and offices held in local, state, regional and national professional associations are numerous.

Despite the changes in curriculum and methods, she feels teaching in the business field is still refreshing and challenging. Susan states that learning never stops. She believes educators should “make assignments beneficial and realistic!” Congratulations to this distinguished service award recipient for 2007.