NISOD Excellence Award<\/a>.<\/p>\n2025<\/h3>\n
Michelle Iskra, Faculty, Composition and Literary Studies<\/p>\n
Sarah Lisenbe, Director, Student Affairs Strategic Projects & Operations<\/p>\n
Jodi Oates, Faculty, American Sign Language<\/p>\n
Christian Raymond, Faculty, Radio, Television, and Film<\/p>\n
Savannah Rugg, Department Chair, Agricultural Sciences<\/p>\n
Ray Sandoval, Faculty, Student Development<\/p>\n
Emi Schuster, Faculty, World Languages<\/p>\n
Martha Soto, Faculty, Jewelry<\/p>\n
Alison Thompson, Faculty, Nursing<\/p>\n
Laura Trellue, Faculty INRW, CLS, Student Development<\/p>\n
Dawson Williams, Faculty, Architectural and Engineering CAD<\/p>\n
Doralena Yanes, Executive Assistant, Student Affairs Operations<\/p>\n
2024<\/h3>\n
Dr. LaKisha Barrett, Professor, Biology<\/p>\n
William Coode, Adjunct, History<\/p>\n
Frank Curry, Professor, Photography<\/p>\n
Daniel Dewberry, Adjunct Professor, Management<\/p>\n
Vincent Foster, Adjunct Faculty, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration<\/p>\n
Theodore Krause, Professor, Architectural and Engineering CAD<\/p>\n
Joseph Martinez, Professor, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Dr. Steven Sodders, Professor, Music<\/p>\n
2023<\/h3>\n
Colin Shanafelt, Professor, English<\/p>\n
Oralia Guerra, Professor, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Pehr Smith, Professor, Art<\/p>\n
Scott Goyette, Professor, Management<\/p>\n
Ben Bernhard, Professor, Biology<\/p>\n
Kissaou Tchedre, Professor, Biotechnology<\/p>\n
Tony Vance, Professor, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Chris Berni, Professor, English<\/p>\n
2022<\/h3>\n
Andrew Dennis Bassford, Professor, Philosophy<\/p>\n
Christopher John Morgan, Professor, English<\/p>\n
Thomas Edward Derr, Professor, English<\/p>\n
Fred Lover, Professor, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
Gustavo Emilio Cepparo, Professor, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Pejmon Afshar, Professor, Biology<\/p>\n
Rebel L. Sanders, Professor, Biology<\/p>\n
Dr. Rachel Barrera, Instructional Designer, Faculty Communications<\/p>\n
Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia, Professor, General Studies<\/p>\n
Scott Gibby, Professor, Foreign Languages<\/p>\n
Benny Ligues, Assistant, Student Affairs<\/p>\n
2021<\/h3>\n
Natalie Andreas, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business, Government, and Technical Communications<\/p>\n
Sharon Goh, Adjunct Associate Professor, Student Development and ESOL<\/p>\n
Barbara Lane, Adjunct Associate Professor, History<\/p>\n
Christopher Morgan, Adjunct Assistant Professor, English<\/p>\n
Dr. Nabeel Khan, Professor, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
Kimberly McDougall, Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene<\/p>\n
Dr. Jack O\u2019Grady, Professor, Biology<\/p>\n
Jason Vidrine, Associate Professor, Communication Studies<\/p>\n
2020<\/h3>\n
Omar Alaryan, Hospitality, Management, and Event Planning and Tourism<\/p>\n
Dr. Jeff Bechtold, Physics<\/p>\n
Jill Bosch\u00e9, English<\/p>\n
Charlotte Gullick, Creative Writing<\/p>\n
Mary Havens, Library Services<\/p>\n
Dr. Lillian Huerta, Humanities<\/p>\n
Susan Meigs, Instructional Associate, Learning Labs<\/p>\n
Dr. David Sanchez, Biology<\/p>\n
2019<\/h3>\n
Steven Turner, American Sign Language<\/p>\n
Brenda Chinnery, Biology<\/p>\n
Anne Fletcher, Student Development<\/p>\n
Luz Arroyo, HR Records Coordinator<\/p>\n
Misty Rasmussen, Accreditation Director<\/p>\n
Bernadeta Kaminska, Foreign Languages<\/p>\n
Anne-Marie Thomas, English<\/p>\n
Jeff Stringer, Communication Studies<\/p>\n
Rosa Carrasco, Engineering Technology<\/p>\n
Julia \u201cJulz\u201d Decker, Government<\/p>\n
Felix Villarreal, Biology<\/p>\n
2018<\/h3>\n
Cameron Addis, Professor, History<\/p>\n
Katharine Bennett, Specialist, High School Programs Advising and Completion<\/p>\n
Beverly Bishop, Adjunct Professor, Allied Health Science<\/p>\n
Michelle Costanzo, Department Chair and Associate Professor, Hospitality, Meeting and Event Planning and Tourism<\/p>\n
Richard Griffiths, Adjunct Professor, Psychology and Student Development<\/p>\n
Nancy Hernandez, Senior Administrative Assistant, Computer Science and Information Technology<\/p>\n
Diana Hernandez-Quinonez, Adjunct Assistant Professor, Student Development<\/p>\n
Deborah Hoag, Adjunct Associate Professor, Government<\/p>\n
Arun John, Associate Professor, English<\/p>\n
Kathy Nabona, Professor, Chemistry<\/p>\n
Rick Thompson, Professor, Human Services<\/p>\n
2017<\/h3>\n
Luis Villarreal Abel, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Shafir Ziv, Psychology<\/p>\n
Anaka Rivera, Government<\/p>\n
Stephanie Martin, Biology<\/p>\n
Julie Kostka, Mathematics<\/p>\n
April Marie Davis, English<\/p>\n
Roy Casagranda, Government<\/p>\n
Matthew Belzer, Biology<\/p>\n
Sara Ervin, Veterinary Technology<\/p>\n
Marc Petrick, Library<\/p>\n
2016<\/h3>\n
Sean Loraas, Special Populations<\/p>\n
Dianne Olla, Vice President, Instruction<\/p>\n
Meredith Denton-Hedrick, Geology<\/p>\n
James E. Friedrichsen III, Physics<\/p>\n
Glen Hunt, Government<\/p>\n
Yuko Kato, Foreign Language<\/p>\n
Kurt Nalty, Electronics and Applied Technology<\/p>\n
Ann Lucinda Palmer, Developmental Reading<\/p>\n
Sarah E. Wilson, English and Student Development<\/p>\n
Roberto G. Ybarra, Foreign Language<\/p>\n
2015<\/h3>\n
Sue Bloodsworth, Communications<\/p>\n
Christina Michura, Faculty Development Manager<\/p>\n
Marcellyn Champion, Government<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Kreisle, Developmental Math<\/p>\n
Shyamal Mitra, Astronomy<\/p>\n
Rebecca Rebhorn, Biology<\/p>\n
William J. Bastas, Welding<\/p>\n
Kimberley Kelton, Math<\/p>\n
Elizabeth Coccia, Psychology<\/p>\n
Gabriel Arellano, Physics<\/p>\n
2014<\/h3>\n
Laurie Clark, College Operations Manager<\/p>\n
George Griffith, Grounds Supervisor<\/p>\n
Gerald Hauck, History<\/p>\n
Judy Scholl, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Gustavo Cepparo, Math<\/p>\n
Paul Schliesing, Math<\/p>\n
Susan Polk, Physical Therapist Assistant<\/p>\n
Luanne Preston, English<\/p>\n
Fred Toler, Criminal Justice<\/p>\n
Andrew Saldana, Visual Communications<\/p>\n
2013<\/h3>\n
Sheila Ammons, Accounting<\/p>\n
Shawn Amorde, Chemistry<\/p>\n
Jill Brockmann, Business and Technical Communications<\/p>\n
Sarah Finney, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
Oralia Guerra, Developmental Math<\/p>\n
Dawn Haley-Woodard, Management<\/p>\n
Linda Haywood, Campus Manager (CYP)<\/p>\n
Thom McFarland, English<\/p>\n
Jose Milan, Physical Therapist Assistant<\/p>\n
Missi Merryl Patterson, Psychology<\/p>\n
Pete Soto, District Police Patrol Officer<\/p>\n
Gary Stewart, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
2012<\/h3>\n
Robert \u201cBob\u201d Comer, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
Raymond Gerson, Human Development<\/p>\n
Nina Legg, Speech<\/p>\n
William Morrison, Electronics and Applied Technology<\/p>\n
Russell \u201cGreg\u201d Moses, Philosophy<\/p>\n
Dr. Terry Mouchayleh, English<\/p>\n
Anne-Marie Schlender, ESOL<\/p>\n
Kim Taylor, Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n
Jim Webb, Computer Information Technology<\/p>\n
Dr. Duana Welch, Psychology<\/p>\n
Brian Yansky, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
2011<\/h3>\n
Marilyn Burke, Developmental Reading<\/p>\n
Christie Carr, Human Development<\/p>\n
Jim Hanson, Computer Studies<\/p>\n
Cynthia Lovick, Accounting<\/p>\n
David Lydic, English<\/p>\n
Michael Martino, Computer Studies<\/p>\n
Veronique Mazet, French<\/p>\n
Lisa McCartney, Pharmacy<\/p>\n
Grant Potts, Religion<\/p>\n
Brian Voss, Accounting<\/p>\n
2010<\/h3>\n
Dick Baldwin, Computer Science<\/p>\n
Jennifer Beck, Psychology<\/p>\n
James Burleson, Foreign Languages<\/p>\n
Azzura Crispino, Philosophy<\/p>\n
Amy Cunningham, Geology<\/p>\n
Richard Espinosa, Allied Health<\/p>\n
L. Pat Goines, History<\/p>\n
Norma Jacobs, Accounting<\/p>\n
Tracie Nobles, Accounting<\/p>\n
Laura Ore, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
Stanley Pushkarsky, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Bill Rainey, Visual Communication<\/p>\n
Bernice Speer, Biology<\/p>\n
Kitty Viek, Nursing<\/p>\n
Russ Wittrup, Speech Communications<\/p>\n
2009<\/h3>\n
Hector Aguilar, Electronics and Advanced Technology<\/p>\n
Gail Bayeta, Visual Communication<\/p>\n
Kris Benton, Vocational Nursing Program<\/p>\n
Raul Cantu, ESOL<\/p>\n
Cheryl Engle, Developmental Reading<\/p>\n
Darla Johnson, Dance<\/p>\n
Nathie Marbury, Human Services<\/p>\n
Dr. Giao Phan, Education Instruction<\/p>\n
Lennis Polnac, English<\/p>\n
Stephen Price, Marketing<\/p>\n
Dr. Allan Purcell, History<\/p>\n
Fidel Omar Rodriguez, Mathematics<\/p>\n
2008<\/h3>\n
Nina Almasy, Vocational Nursing<\/p>\n
Elva Maxine Beach, Creative Writing<\/p>\n
Carolyn Cantu, Occupational Therapy Assistant<\/p>\n
Gloria Evans, Marketing<\/p>\n
Sara Farr, Visual Communication<\/p>\n
Margaret Flemming, Biology<\/p>\n
Deanna Johnson, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
Femi Onabajo, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Lisa Perez-Nichols, Government<\/p>\n
Gloria Sutton, Student Development<\/p>\n
Bill Tucker, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Roberta Weston, Art<\/p>\n
Diane Whitley-Bogard, English<\/p>\n
2007<\/h3>\n
Dan Grangaard, Psychology<\/p>\n
John Herndon, Creative Writing<\/p>\n
Don Holden, Electronics and Advanced Technology<\/p>\n
Jamie Huckaby, Computer Science<\/p>\n
Marshall H. Levett, Human Development<\/p>\n
Frank Mikan, Geology<\/p>\n
Caryn Newburger, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
Theresa Oh, Japanese<\/p>\n
Dr. Trish Phelps, Biology<\/p>\n
Jeffrey Stringer, Speech<\/p>\n
Laura Tacheny, Physics<\/p>\n
Jim Webb, Computer Science<\/p>\n
2006<\/h3>\n
Ron Bass, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Mary Chipley, Anthropology<\/p>\n
Constance Elko, Mathematics<\/p>\n
Jose Flores, English<\/p>\n
Sam Gideon, Architectural and Engineering CAD<\/p>\n
Amardeep Kahlon, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
Abigail McNeely, Psychology<\/p>\n
Jeff Millstone, Government<\/p>\n
Ross Oliver, Human Development<\/p>\n
Marlette Rebhorn, History<\/p>\n
Michele Sweeten, Accounting<\/p>\n
Julie Wauchop, Developmental Reading<\/p>\n
Paul Williams, Physics<\/p>\n
2005<\/h3>\n
Scott Gibby, Foreign Languages<\/p>\n
Cassandra Knobloch, Speech<\/p>\n
Joe Lostracco, English<\/p>\n
John McMinn, Foreign Languages<\/p>\n
Phylis Molina, Real Estate<\/p>\n
Mary Murphy, Vocational Nursing<\/p>\n
Chip Peters, International Business<\/p>\n
Priscilla Wicker, Visual Communication Design<\/p>\n
Ronnie Wilson, Electronics and Semiconductor<\/p>\n
2004<\/h3>\n
Jerry Alexander, Art<\/p>\n
Beata Backo-Wukasch, English as a Second Language<\/p>\n
Naomi Carroll, Health Professions Institute<\/p>\n
Peter Glover, Real Estate<\/p>\n
Corrine Hall, Accounting<\/p>\n
Mike Harris, Government<\/p>\n
Eileen Klein, Associate Degree Nursing<\/p>\n
Diane Kotsalis, Computer Information Systems<\/p>\n
2003<\/h3>\n
Renee Acosta, Pharmacy Technician<\/p>\n
Mary Corredor, English as a Second Language<\/p>\n
Richard Croxdale, Economics<\/p>\n
James Doss, Accounting<\/p>\n
Patty Dungan, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
Vonnye Gardner, Learning Labs<\/p>\n
Daniel Hallock, Financial Management and Accounting<\/p>\n
Christopher Hilton, Engineering Design Graphics<\/p>\n
Shirin Khosropour, Psychology<\/p>\n
Paco Nathan, Network Security Program<\/p>\n
Ann Palmer, Developmental Reading<\/p>\n
Albert Quinonez, Electronics<\/p>\n
Patricia Recek, Vocational Nursing<\/p>\n
Anne Marie Schlender, English as a Second Language<\/p>\n
Stacy Thompson, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
2002<\/h3>\n
Christine Berni, English<\/p>\n
Karl Bishop, Management<\/p>\n
Jose Bustamante, Dance<\/p>\n
David Carr, Accounting<\/p>\n
Jesus Casas, Electronics<\/p>\n
Frank Cronin, Developmental Writing<\/p>\n
Cecile Durish, Government<\/p>\n
Randee Fox, Visual Communication Design<\/p>\n
Kathy Lauchner, Associate Degree Nursing<\/p>\n
Lisa Palacios, Foreign Language<\/p>\n
Sally Samford, Vocational Nursing<\/p>\n
Deb Ziegler, Sociology<\/p>\n
2001<\/h3>\n
Doug Beran, English<\/p>\n
Jeanell Bolton, English<\/p>\n
Marilyn Burke, Reading<\/p>\n
Dan Dydak, Psychology<\/p>\n
Bob German, Writing<\/p>\n
Gerry McCallion, Business Management<\/p>\n
Virginia Stipp-Lawrence, Hospitality Management<\/p>\n
Andres Tijerina, History<\/p>\n
Brian Voss, Accounting<\/p>\n
David Lydic, English<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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