Danielle Schoon is an Assistant Teaching Professor in the Department of Sociology at The Ohio State University whose teaching and scholarship explore migration, technology and society, and culture. Her work is guided by particular interests in evidence-based pedagogy, civil discourse, and global learning. Dr. Schoon holds a dual Ph.D. in Cultural Anthropology and Middle Eastern Studies from the University of Arizona and an M.A. in Dance Studies from UCLA. She conducted ethnographic research in Turkey as a Fulbright Fellow in 2011-2012. Her interdisciplinary training in the social sciences continues to shape her teaching and scholarship. Her scholarly work has been published in journals and edited volumes spanning anthropology, migration studies, and Middle East studies. She also writes literary nonfiction, with work appearing in The Common and Bradt Guides. Across both her scholarly and literary writing, she is interested in place, memory, mobility, and cross-cultural experience.

An award-winning educator, Dr. Schoon develops innovative, research-informed learning experiences that connect students with global perspectives. She has designed Collaborative Online International Learning (COIL) courses linking Ohio State students with partner universities abroad and has led workshops and faculty development programs on designing and facilitating international collaborative learning. Her recent work explores ethical uses of generative AI, intercultural learning, and active learning in online and in-person classrooms. In 2026, she received The Ohio State University's Alumni Award for Distinguished Teaching in recognition of her outstanding contributions to undergraduate education. Dr. Schoon has received multiple university grants supporting teaching innovation, international collaboration, and curriculum development. She is committed to preparing students to think critically about complex social issues while engaging thoughtfully across cultures, perspectives, and disciplinary boundaries