PirateQ 
Michael Cole
English and Communications, Adjunct Faculty
Dr. Caren Garrity
Natural Sciences, Assistant Professor
Jimmy Rhea
Visual Arts, Assistant Professor
Dr. Lillian Harding
Outstanding New Faculty Member, Assistant Business Professor
The Pensacola State College Teaching Excellence awards are designed to recognize outstanding classroom instructors who demonstrate sustained teaching excellence as measured by four criteria:
- Demonstrated knowledge of and enthusiasm for subject matter;
- Good rapport and relationship with students;
- Effective course content and organization; and
- Effective instructional methods.
Outstanding New Faculty Member
Beginning in 1994, the Academy began honoring one outstanding new faculty member each year.
Past Teaching Excellence Award Winners
2023 Winners
- Lauren Baugus, English and Communications – video
- Dr. Kate Cavanaugh, Natural Sciences – video
- Tabitha Epperson-Graham, Humanities and Social Sciences, Adjunct Faculty – video
- Don Lee, Health Sciences – video
- Robyn Ludlum, Natural Sciences – video
- Necia Nicholas, Natural Sciences – video
- Dr. Jennifer Wortendyke, Outstanding New Faculty Member, Natural Sciences – video
2022 Winners
- Dr. Stephen Gottschalk, Natural Sciences – video
- Dr. Alex Ledgerwood, English and Communications – video
- Lauren Rogers, Natural Sciences – video
- Dr. Brian Ward, Business – video
- David Alexander, Adult Education, Adjunct Faculty – video
- Robert Thead, Humanities and Social Sciences, Outstanding New Faculty Member – video
2021 Winners
- Karin Carter, Mathematics and Computer Science, Adjunct Faculty
- Jimmie Langham, Applied Technology and Professional Services
- Dr. Randall McClellan, Natural Sciences, Outstanding New Faculty
- Sarah Meyer-Paterson, Allied Health
- Scott Schackmann, Humanities and Social Sciences
- Britni Schoolcraft, English and Communications
2020 Winners
- Mr. Andrew Barbero, History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education – video
- Ms. Amber Carey, History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education – video
- Dr. Domenick Grasso, Natural Sciences – video
- Ms. Deborah Woods, Mathematics and Computer Science – video
- Ms. Lauren Rogers, Natural Sciences, Outstanding New Faculty Member – video
2019 Winners
- Dr. Burton Beck, Instructor, History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education – Video
- Wendy Carden, Assistant Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science – Video
- Jamey Jones, Instructor, English and Communications – Video
- Sara Smith, Assistant Professor, English and Communications – Video
- Chandra Wood, Adjunct, Applied Technology and Professional Services – Video
- Dr. Rameca Leary, Instructor, Business, Outstanding New Faculty Member – Video
2017 Winners
- Linda Lewandowski, Assistant Professor, Adult Education – Video
- Susan Robbins, Assistant Professor, Business – Video
- Melissa Sears, Assistant Professor, Biological Sciences – Video
- Brian Underwood, Assistant Professor, English and Communications – Video
- Deborah Meyer, Adjunct faculty, English and Communications – Video
- Douglas Mock, Instructor, History, Languages, Social Sciences, and Education, Outstanding New Faculty Member – Video
2016 Winners
- Hikmat BC, Physical Sciences – Video
- Sonja McCall-Strehlow, Professional Service Careers – Video
- Mitzie Sowell, Biological Sciences – Video
- Chris Turner, Mathematics – Video
- Mary Louise Winter, History, Languages, and Social Sciences – Video
- Michael Johnston, (Adjunct), Mathematics – Video
- Elizabeth Ann Moseley, History, Languages, and Social Sciences, Outstanding New Faculty – Video
2015 Winners
- John Holder
History, Languages, and Social Sciences - Donna Shumway
Allied Health - Stephen White
Allied Health - Elizabeth Yelverton
Biological Sciences - Stephen Hecht (Adjunct)
Mathematics - Barbara Reitz Biological Sciences
Outstanding New Faculty
2014 Winners
- Cynthia App
Visual Arts - Tim Hathway
Physical Sciences - Kristen Regan
Visual Arts - Chad Smudde
Mathematics - Paula Work (Adjunct)
Visual Arts - Amber Carey History, Languages and Social Science
Outstanding New Faculty
2013 Winners
- Stacey Albaugh
English and Communications - Jennifer Brahier
Mathematics - Deborah McClintock
Collegiate High School - Rita Thrasher
Biological Sciences - Lou Bennett (Adjunct)
Education - Roberta Harvey Biological Sciences
Outstanding New Faculty
2012 Winners
- Mary Benson
Mathematics - Shirlaura Bremer
Collegiate High School - Shelia Peterson
Allied Health - Kathleen Shelton-Lowe
Physical Sciences - Helen Stern (Adjunct)
Engineering Technology - John Holder History, Language, and Social Science
Outstanding New Faculty
2011 Winners
- Amy Compton
Biological Sciences - Travis Herr
Professional Service Careers - Donna Mathias
Health Sciences - Mary Turner
Nursing - Karen Young
Nursing - Debra Ryals (Adjunct)
English/Communications - Stephen White Health Sciences
Outstanding New Faculty
2010 Winners
- Cena Harmon
Health Sciences - Jessica Petersen
Biological Sciences - Bobby Roberson
Physical Sciences - Carla Williams
Secondary Education - Caroll Hobbs (Adjunct)
Developmental Studies - Deborah McClintock Collegiate High School
Outstanding New Faculty
2009 Winners
- Tracy Peyton
Developmental Studies - Frances Robinson
Developmental Studies - Lisa Sims
Behavioral Sciences - Margaret Ward
Allied Health - Roy Bracken (Adjunct)
Theatre & Hospitality - Natalie Ryan (Adjunct)
Biology - Chad Smuddle Mathematics
Outstanding New Faculty
2008 Winners
- Paige Anderson
Secondary Education - Jennifer Ehrhardt
English/Communications - Julie Ruengert
English/Communications - Charlie Schuler
History/Languages/Philosophy - Jami Benton (Adjunct)
English/Communications - Bobby Roberson Physical Sciences
Outstanding New Faculty
2007 Winners
- Rodney Garrett
English/Communications - Michael Gilbert
History/Languages/Philosophy - Todd Neuman
English/Communications - Blaine Wall
Secondary Education - Susan Myers (Adjunct)
Visual Arts - Carla Williams Secondary Educations
Outstanding New Faculty
2006 Winners
- Sharon Harmon
History/Languages/Philosophy - Richard Jernigan
Music and Theatre - Tanya Nelson
Developmental Studies - Mary Anne Petruska
Math - Rebecca Adkins (Adjunct)
Education/EPI - Betty Persons Education, EPI
Outstanding New Faculty
2005 Winners
- Daniel Garber
Physical Sciences - Vance Land
Business - Stacey Rimmerman
Visual Arts - Deborah Waters
Nursing - Peggy Akerman (Adjunct)
Behavioral Science - Mary Benson Mathematics
Outstanding New Faculty
2004 Winners
- Liesa Bromet
Diagnostic Medical Sonography - Richard Cacace
Information Technology - Joyce Kaplan
Biological Sciences - Eric Coady (Adjunct)
Secondary Education - Mike Ardis Criminal Justice
Outstanding New Faculty
2003 Winners
- Barbara Harris
Dental/Radiographic Services - Carol Horigan
Visual Arts - Paula Ingram
Developmental Studies - Brenda Kelly
Developmental Studies - Doris Dunphy (Adjunct)
Behavioral Sciences
2002 Winners
- Judy Diaz
Arts & Sciences - Latricia Gill-Brown
History/Languages/Philosophy - Guangping Zeng
English/Communications - Rosemarie Long
(Adjunct) Business - Todd Neuman Secondary Education
Outstanding New Faculty
2001 Winners
- Elizabeth (Betsy) Werre
Behavioral Sciences - Narla Zinermon
English/Communications - Donna Flynn (Adjunct)
Arts & Sciences - Shirl Shaw (Adjunct)
Secondary Education
2000 Winners
- Deborah Friedman
Secondary Education - Melissa Roe
Dental and Radiographic Sciences - Zeida Ward
History, Languages and Philosophy - Jane Spruill
Behavioral Sciences - Brian Rucker
Liberal Arts - Dennis Stevenson
Computer Science - Francis Palma (Adjunct)
Physical Sciences
1999 Winners
- Irene Blackwell
Dental & Radiographic Services - Sandy Southerland
Business Department - Cecil Powell
Applied Health Tech. - Joyce Hopson
Secondary Education - Elaine Miller
Secondary Education - Brenda Coston (Adjunct)
English/Communications
1998 Winners
- Mindy Adshead
Applied Health Technology - Glen Bradley
Behavioral Sciences - Salman Elawad
Natural Resource Studies - Kathryn Merrit
Secondary Education - Jeff Wooters
Biological Sciences - Randall Broxton (Adjunct)
History, Languages, & Philosophy
1997 Winners
- Faryl Foster
Physical Sciences - Frances Gallacher
Biological Sciences - Larry Gardner
Advanced Technology - Carol Hemmye
Liberal Arts - Mary Kruczynski
ABE - Leon Walker
History, Languages, & Philosophy - Bonnie Jackson (Adjunct)
Liberal Arts
1996 Winners
- Louis Fazio
Applied Health Technology - Susan Morgan
Secondary Education - Danny Philips
Natural Resource Studies - James Ward
Mathematics - Arthur Branch (Adjunct)
Health & Human Performance
1995 Winners
- Conrad Brewer
Natural Resource Studies - Vicki Garlock
Applied Health Technologies - Tom Grow
Physical Sciences - Joe Stallings
Music & Theatre - Cheryl Collinwood (Adjunct)
Secondary Education
1994 Winners
- Judy Resch
Business - Camilla Southworth
ABE - Pat Horacek
Math & Sciences - Vincent Sullivan
Behavioral Sciences - Patricia Trachey
Business - Francoise McCoy (Adjunct)
Secondary Education
1993 Winners
- Evangeline Van Holt
Developmental Studies - Kenneth McAferty
English/Communications - Sharon Spencer
Mathematics - Ann Webb
Arts & Sciences - Marian Wernicke
English/Communications - Diane Powell (Adjunct)
Developmental Studies
1992 Winners
- Cheryl Sexton
Adult Basic Education - June Ramsey
Science/Math - Jean Ellen Roberts
Liberal Arts - Charles Folsom (Adjunct)
Adult Basic Education
1991 Winners
- Karen Sirmans
English/Communication - Margaret Heath
Liberal Arts - Joseph Zayas
Physical Sciences - Linda Bloom
Business - Catherine Gifford (Adjunct)
English/Communication
1990 Winners
- Diane Ward
Business - Tom Bailey
English - Bill Bennett
Biology - Eris Reddoch
Business, Warrington - William Clarke
Music & Drama - Alice Schwem (Adjunct)
Visual Arts
1989 Winners
- Joyce Sidorfsky
Music & Drama - Mary Lou Kelly
Liberal Arts - Stephen Hall
Liberal Arts - Peter Nash
Dental Health - Philip Wilkin
Physical Sciences - Barbara Carter (Adjunct)
Business
1988 Winners
- Janet Martin
Business Education - Dorinda Lynn
Liberal Arts, Milton - Ann Ferretti
Dental Health - Robert Kleinman
Language & Philosophy - Sue Buck
Visual Arts - Pam Janka (Adjunct)
Business Education
1987 Winners
- Reba Stancliff
Business Education - Richard Behnke
Liberal Arts - Ann Cawood
HPR - Winnifred McManus
English - Robert Sherwood
Music & Drama - H. L. Wilson (Adjunct)
Business Education
1986 Winners
- Dona Cotten
Home Economics - Wayne Wooten
Physical Sciences - Phyllis Hardaway
Adult Basic Education - Katherine Goldsmith
Nursing - Muriel Warren
Business - Susie Cohan (Adjunct)
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