Kristen Pennington is a Member of the Collegiate Middle Level Association at Ashland University

2012 Nov 1

Kristen Pennington of Pataskala, OH is a member of the Collegiate Middle Level Association at Ashland University.

Pennington is majoring in middle grades education. She is the daughter of Gregory and Lori Pennington of Pataskala. Pennington is a 2010 graduate of Watkins Memorial High School.

The Collegiate Middle Level Association (CMLA) is a professional organization for students who plan on pursuing a career in middle level education. Its purpose is to provide support and encouragement for middle level teaching students. The organization hopes to advance middle level teacher preparation and provide information on employment opportunities.

Ashland University, ranked in the top 200 colleges and universities in U.S. News and World Report's National Universities category for 2013, is a mid-sized, private university conveniently located a short distance from Akron, Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. Ashland University (www.ashland.edu) values the individual student and offers a unique educational experience that combines the challenge of strong, applied academic programs with a faculty and staff who build nurturing relationships with their students.