Distinguished Teacher Award
The KSC Alumni Association has built a record of recognizing outstanding faculty for contributions to the quality of the academic programs and the education of students. Excellence in teaching is based upon the following criteria: excellence in classroom teaching, encouragement of critical and independent thinking, rapport with students in and out of the class- room, and effective student advising.
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Excellence in classroom teaching: Describe the nominee’s classroom style, inside the classroom and beyond. If possible, this should include examples from more than one class. Originality and/or creative approach to classroom teaching is of primary importance.
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Rapport with students: Illustrate the manner in which the nominee interacts with students, both in and out of the classroom. Of particular interest is the way in which the nominee secures the respect and confidence of the students they teach and of their colleagues.
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Encouraging critical and independent thinking: Explain the activities that demonstrate the nominee’s ability to encourage critical and independent thinking, thus developing constructive analytical skills and attitudes in students.
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Positive attitude towards students and student advisement: Cite examples that demonstrate the nominee’s ability to inspire students through intellectual endeavors, personal integrity, and enthusiasm for learning.
Nominations
Recipients must be full-time, tenure-track faculty with at least three years teaching time at Keene State College.
Supporting Documentation Must Include:
- Completed nomination form Essay of support
- A minimum of five (5) and not more than eight (8) letters of support. Three (3) of those must be from Keene State College alumni. Please also include letters from colleagues and students if possible.
Previous Award Recipients
| Year | Recipients |
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| 2024 | Sarah McGregor, Physics |
| 2023 | Chris Parsons, English Education |
| 2022 | Julio Del Sesto ‘07, Journalism |
| 2021 | Katherine Tirabassi, English |
| 2020 | Vince Ferlini, Mathematics |
| 2019 | Denise Junge, Chemistry |
| 2018 | Hank Knight, Cohen Center |
| 2017 | Rebecca Davis-Kelly, Graphic Design |
| 2016 | Loren Launen, Biology |
| 2015 | Christopher Cusack, Geography |
| 2014 | Prudence Cuper, Education |
| 2013 | Patrick Dolenc, Economics |
| 2012 | Susan Whittemore, Biology |
| 2011 | William Seigh, Dance |
| 2010 | Beverly Ferrucci, Mathematics |
| 2009 | Anne-Marie Mallon, English & Women’s Studies |
| 2008 | Paul Vincent, Holocaust Studies |
| 2007 | Therese Seibert, Sociology |
| 2006 | JoBeth Mullens, Geography |
| 2005 | Gregory Knouff, History |
| 2004 | Neal Pruchansky, Management |
| 2003 | Jan Youga, English |
| 2002 | Ockle Johnson, Mathematics |
| 2001 | Nancy Lory, Special Education |
| 2000 | Kenneth Bergman, Biology |
| 1999 | Douglas Nelson, Music |
| 1998 | Charles Weed, Political Science |
| 1997 | Edith Notman, Theatre |
| 1996 | Glenna Mize, Education |
| 1995 | Klaus Bayr, Geography |
| 1994 | Charles A. Hildebrandt, Sociology |
| 1993 | Janet Grayson, English |
| 1992 | David B. Andrews, Psychology |
| 1991 | Albert Rydant, Geography |
| 1990 | David R. Leinster, History |
| 1989 | Eleanor Vander Haegen, Sociology |
| 1988 | Virginia Trumbull, Special Education |
| 1987 | Lawrence M. Benaquist, Film |
| 1986 | Jo Beth Wolf, Political Science |
| 1985 | David E. White, Education |
| 1984 | Richard E. Cunningham, English |
| 1983 | Norman Silberdick, Management |
| 1982 | Hubert C. Bird, Music |
| 1981 | Stephen Stepenuck, Chemistry |
| 1980 | Peter H. Jenkins, Psychology |
| 1979 | Michael G. LeParte, Sociology |
| 1978 | Cornelius R. Lyle II, Journalism |
| 1977 | Stephen M. Smith, Education |
| 1976 | Malcom H. Keddy, English |
| 1975 | Henry Freedman, Art |
| 1974 | Joan B. Davis, Social Science |
| 1973 | Keith V. King, Physical Education |
| 1972 | Michael J. Franklin, Education |
| 1971 | Ann C. Peters, Mathematics and Education |
