Philip Neal Whitman

Philip Neal Whitman is an experienced educator and curriculum designer, currently serving as a Lecturer and Curriculum Designer at Ohio State University since 2012. Specializing in English academic writing and spoken English for international students, Philip has also contributed to the redesign of curricula for the Spoken English Program and Academic Writing Program. Additionally, Philip is an active member of the Reynoldsburg City Schools Board of Education, where the role includes Vice President since 2020, focusing on transparency and equitable decision-making during the COVID-19 pandemic. Philip's extensive background in English and linguistics includes contributions as a guest writer for Grammar Girl's podcast and a columnist for Visual Thesaurus, as well as teaching roles at various educational institutions. Philip holds a PhD in Linguistics from The Ohio State University and a BA in Classics from The University of Texas at Austin.