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The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from College of Nursing. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Kathleen Poindexter: She provides me guidance, opportunities and supports. She also respects my ideas and choices. 
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I appreciate your advocacy for the faculty!
Andy Greger: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from College of Arts & Letters. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Scott Schopieray: The Center for Teaching & Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit, held on January 14, 2022, wouldn't have been possible without participation from educators like you. I know that ongoing uncertainty and stress at work and at home mean many folx are spread thin, and your willingness to share your time with us demonstrates your commitment to not only educator development at MSU, but the university's teaching and learning mission as a whole. The insights you provided (and continue to provide through asynchronous feedback opportunities) are invaluable as we continue to listen, learn, and ultimately shape what role the Center for TLI plays for Spartans. Witnessing the level of engagement, passion, and constructively critical questioning - makes me all the more excited to be a part of the Center staff moving forward. I'm looking forward to continued opportunities to work with you in the near future. Thank you again for the service you provided to MSU by participating in the Center for Teaching and Learning Innovation Kick-off Summit!
Kaelyn Muiru: Thank you for introducing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! By emphasizing the importance of a student-library relationship, you helped promote information literacy and research skills, and hopefully initiated a positive association that the students will carry through their college careers. I want to also thank you for being in tune with and aware of your students' needs, and allowing them to opt into asynchronous instruction. Treating students with care means valuing their emotional and mental well-being, and trusting them as adults to help determine the course of their instruction. It was a pleasure to create and compile videos to introduce the library and specific resources to help them find success on their WRA 101 assignments. The analytics show me the resources were utilized, so I also thank you for promoting them! 
Alexis Black: For her empathy for all students. For her concern to make all feel heard and involved. For her terrible puns. Alexis is an amazing educator who cares deeply about her students' success. She is constantly checking in with students to see how they are doing and her innovative practices in intimacy coordination have helped out students navigate difficult times. 
Brad Willcuts: Brad is innovative and uses cutting edge technology to teach dance and musical theatre. He is constantly evolving as an educator and blends old and new techniques to reach students. 
Cheryl Caesar: I've worked with Cheryl for over ten years now and I wanted to thank her for teaching me a lot about being a compassionate and caring teacher. The learning environment that Cheryl creates with her classes allows students to feel safe and comfortable being honest and open with their thoughts, feelings and views. I have seen the amazing progress and benefits her students have gained from being a student in her class and I am honored to call her a colleague and friend.
Elizabeth Spence: Dr. Spence demonstrates the teaching method I personally endorse above all others - a pedagogy of care for her students. Dr. Spence clearly cares for each student as an individual, recognizing the unique values and experiences they bring to the classroom. She knows them not just by name, but knows about their work and personal lives too. She takes time to meet with them in individual consultations throughout the semester, and when visiting her classroom, it is evident that she takes time and thoughtfulness with each student and their appreciation and engagement is exceptional for a virtual setting. I especially appreciate that she gives time for library instruction, setting an example to her students that information literacy has high value. Newer to educating myself, I have learned so much from her, and wish to follow in her caring footsteps. 
Kathy Hadley: Thank you, Dr. Hadley, for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to library instruction encourages students to find value in information literacy and because of you, they begin a relationship with the library that will  help them be successful throughout their MSU careers. 
Jill McKay-Chrobak: Dr. McKay-Chrobak, thank you for dedicating a class each semester to bring your students to the library. Your commitment to information literacy helps ensure students place a high value on it. Thank you for showing your enthusiasm for the library's resources and services; it is contagious! Your students clearly enjoy your friendly and engaging style of teaching and your example has encouraged me to prioritize fun and camaraderie in my own teaching. 
Ilse Schweitzer: Dr. Schweitzer, thank you for dedicating a class to bring your students to the library! Your commitment to information literacy encourages students to value it highly, and by introducing them to the library, you begin a relationship between library and student that fosters success. Your students clearly enjoy and respect your leadership; I was continually impressed with their level of engagement. Thank you for encouraging, mentoring, and caring for these first-year students - I have learned from you and intend to follow your example!
Floyd Pouncil: Thank you so much for bringing your students to the library for an introductory session! By doing so, you impress upon them the importance of information literacy and research skills, and give us a chance to situate the library and its resources as an important asset for their college careers. 
I want to also thank you for your very thoughtful scaffolding of the WRA 101 assignments, and attention to detail and modification of the standard. Your students were clearly connecting the dots between rhetorical analysis of the culture of an artifact and the culture of their disciplines and the writing found therein. Also, by emphasizing the importance of a personal interview, you recognize the value in alternate ways of knowing (as opposed to relying on "peer-reviewed literature"). 
Your students were my most engaged of the semester - you did an excellent job of cultivating a safe classroom culture in which students felt encouraged and motivated to participate. That makes such a big difference in how I am able to impact them in our short time together, so for that I am grateful. 
Sharieka Botex: Thank you for bringing your WRA 101 students to the library this semester! In doing so, you emphasized the value of information literacy and research skills and encouraged a relationship with the library that hopefully will serve your students well throughout their college careers.
Your students were some of my most engaged of the semester - you clearly have nurtured a safe space for students to be themselves and participate openly in discussion, which makes my job much easier and way more rewarding, and speaks highly of your classroom culture.
Also, it was very clear from the assignment modifications you made and the relatively calm and collected demeanor of your students that you have taken a pedagogy of care approach, putting their mental and emotional well-being right up at the forefront alongside their academic experience. This is so important in this time and place, especially with our vulnerable first-year students, and I appreciate your approach so much. 
It was a pleasure getting to know you and your students, and I am grateful for your leadership in encouraging a positive and lasting library-student relationship!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from the College of Nursing. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Rebecca Boni: Thank you for being an amazing mentor, role model, and friend this past year at MSU.  I appreciate our many chats whether it was work, school, or kid related.  Your patience and prompt answers to my many questions/concerns was very appreciated.  Excited that I am able to call you my friend and mentor!
 
Betty Buck: I appreciate your input and guidance on nursing matters and the fun we have when we get together!  Thank you for being an amazing co-worker and friend!  
 
Patrick Crane: As new faculty for NUR 460, you took the time to meet with me one on one and make sure I understood the course and how to communicate with preceptors-something I had never done before.  While I did require a lot of support teaching this course for the first time, you understood and offered all the support and guidance I needed to help me be successful and the students as well.  Thank you!
 
Izabella de Barbaro: Izabella is hands down the most passionate instructor I have had while at MSU and I am so grateful for her patience in teaching and contagious enthusiasm. 
 
Pallav Deka: In the beginning of the semester, Dr. Deka told our pathophysiology class that it would be his first time teaching the class. Usually, it is professors talking about how great it was to see students grow, but this time I'd like to acknowledge how much Dr. Deka has improved already in just one semester. He made the class interesting and enjoyable, even when the information got hard. He was willing to work with students when they needed help and often stayed after class. There was not one single day that Dr. Deka was not willing to go above and beyond for his students, or just be generally kind to them. I hope that Dr. Deka will continue teaching this course, and as he did on the last day of class, finish the lecture slides all at once:) Thank you for a wonderful semester, Dr. Deka!
 
Jessica Ery: This semester was Dr. Ery's first semester teaching NUR 205 and she did a wonderful job. I feel very prepared to move on to the next step with the base knowledge she has provided us. There are a lot of things Dr. Ery did a lot of great things throughout the semester, but the thing that has made the largest impact on me was not a teaching moment. On our last clinical day, Dr. Ery took a guess at which type of nursing everyone in the clinical group would do. During the semester while I was waiting to find out her prediction for me, I thought it would just be fun to see how my instructor saw me. However, when she told me her guess, pediatric oncology, and the reasons she thought so, it opened my eyes to a type of nursing I had never considered before. Pediatric oncology is now at the top of my interests, but without Dr. Ery I may have never discovered this. So I would like to thank her for not only doing an incredible job of teaching us all, but also for making clinical a fun, safe environment and opening my eyes to an area of nursing that I believe I will one day love being a part of.
 
Joanne Golbert: Thank you for an amazing semester where you offered me a LOT of support and guidance on student issues that were new to me at MSU.  I greatly appreciate you taking the time to help me navigate MSU policies and vesting in my success that in turn ensured students' success this semester.  Thank you!
 
Stephanie Gray: Thank you for all the support and willingness to go above and beyond to make a learning event that much better for the DMC students.  I appreciate your knowledge and willingness to share that knowledge with me to teach the future of our profession.
 
Andy Greger: Andy works tirelessly to support faculty and students successful navigation of all things technology to enhance the learning environment. He responds, without hesitation, to urgent calls about computer blue screens, presentation issues, to evaluating software, designing online learning environments, integration of technology and continuous faculty development and support. Most impressive - he is always patient, supportive, and professional.
 
Jackie  Iseler: As my Academic Advisor in both my MSN CNS and now in my post masters DNP program Dr. Iseler has been extremely supportive and encouraging. Dr. Iseler often checks in to see how I am doing with course work and provides support as needed. I have also had Dr. Iseler as course faculty in many of my CNS courses and she always did a great job of incorporating real life examples from her own clinical setting into our instruction providing an authentic learning environment. I would like to thank Dr. Iseler for providing me the support and guidance I need as I work towards achieving my academic goals. 
John Mailey John was the best clinical instructor I've ever had, and was by far the most influential in developing my clinical skills, knowledge, and confidence. 
 
Emily McIntire: Emily McIntire is the director of the simulation lab and has developed a program of simulated learning at the College of Nursing that uses the best technology available.  However, beyond that, she has amazing skills in developing real life scripted situations that allow nursing students to experience fully the minute to minute consequences of their nursing decisions in a high pressure setting.  Over the past two years, Emily and I have been adopting and presenting the first ever community based simulation at the College of Nursing using the Missouri Community Action Network Poverty simulation kit.  As we provide this simulation, Emily and I have become aware of the emotional aspect of this experience.  She is currently exploring the concept of embodied learning in order to understand how simulation can provide more than kinesthetic based learning, but also help develop emotional intelligence and compassionate based care giving.  This project has been presented at the National Conference for the Association of Contemplative Learning in Higher Education and is currently an active IRB based study with a manuscript in process.  We can always train intelligent nurses, but exploring how to train wise and compassionate nurses is a more daunting task.  I believe Emily McIntire is a champion and leader in this important area. 
 
Kyle Miller: Bio was a hard subject for me to comprehend and Dr.Miller really made it more enjoyable and showed that he really cared when I was having difficulties 
 
Francisika Nekaien: I appreciate the helpful and flexible office hour times and that the professor showed that she genuinely cared about students understanding of the material.  I appreciate the professor's down to earth personality and also her patience when I was struggling to understand the material. Getting one on one help time surely help me understand the class material. 
 
Kathleen Poindexter: 
a) You are a wonderful leader, teacher, and friend.  It is impossible to count the ways that you have helped me to achieve my professional and personal goals.  Without you, I would not be the nurse, leader, or educator I am today.  Thank you for believing in me and teaching me how to believe in myself.  
 
b) Dr. Poindexter impacted my life tremendously as a graduate student at MSU in the MSN clinical nurse specialist (CNS) program. As a graduate student I had to balance many responsibilities (family/children, full time employment etc.). Dr. Poindexter gave me the support, encouragement, and guidance I needed to continue to achieve my goal of becoming a Masters prepared CNS. Dr. Poindexter was always there when I needed her, once when I was feeling very overwhelmed in my second semester of coursework I called Dr. Poindexter and her and I spoke for almost 2 hours and our conversation helped me to have a renewed sense of confidence and determination, this was a turning point for me in the program. Currently I am faculty in the CON at MSU and a Masters prepared CNS and again with Dr. Poindexter's encouragement and support I am continuing my education to pursue my post masters DNP. Dr. Poindexter is my faculty mentor and is helping me to transition into my faculty role at MSU as well. Dr. Poindexter is  great role model and someone I greatly admire and would like to take this opportunity to recognize and thank her for the role she has played in my academic and professional career thus far. 
 
c) Thank you for your assistance on my first poster presentation, promotion of an EBP clinical learning environment, and navigating scholarship at MSU.  My success (current and future) is because you believed in me and guided me to the path I needed to be on.  Thank you!
 
Amy Pollock: Dr. Pollock was an amazing professor.  She knew her subject very well and made it as easy as possible for me to understand the material.  She was also very helpful during her office hour and I would definitely have her again!
 
Lorraine Robbins: Dr. Robbins has provided guidance and support throughout my PhD Nursing Program at Michigan State University. She is always available and willing to share her vast experience in research. She has the nursing research experience to know and adhere to the ethical standards associated with conducting research. Her professionalism and expertise in nursing research should be applauded.  Through her research experience she is well versed in conducted research and analyzing data in a detailed and scientific manner to accurately assess the benefits of program interventions. She is able to communicate these skills across all levels of the interdisciplinary research team. She is committed to ensuring efficient, high-impact and well-organized research studies and holds her students to these same standards. She is very deserving of this recognition.  
 
Carol Vermeesch: Thank you for always being available and responding to the many needs and questions I had through the past year.  As new faculty, your guidance has made me feel more welcomed at MSU and successful in being a Spartan Nurse! 
 
Anne Thomas (Passed in July): Thank you for being inclusionary of all new faculty.  I truly have felt very welcomed and set-up for success at MSU because of the environment you have created among faculty.  This environment that is welcoming and supportive does not go unnoticed by our faculty, especially those of us that are new!  Thank you!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll be directed to a form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from the College of Education. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".

Kris Surla: Kristen’s impact on me has been so great that you’re just going to have to wait to read about it—in my book.
That’s right. That’s how deep it is and how deep it goes.
Kris, from infinity to infinity. There are no words in this language we share to describe the depth, the vastness, the expansive nature of my love and gratitude for you and all that you have done for me, with me, and alongside me.
You are the greatest of all time — a supernova in my galaxy! Shine bright, fight on. You’re the Yuri to my Malcolm.

Candace Robertson: Candace, has been major help as my advisor and mentor. She continues to see the great in me and wants my education at Michigan State to be the best. Setting me up for success in a way my undergraduate never did. Always, checking in to make sure I have what I need and that I'm okay! Candace is what Michigan State is all about. She also has provided me with the resources to begin un-grading in my classroom becoming the first teacher in AACPS to issue that grading policy. I'm so happy to have Candace as apart of my Michigan State experience and I hope she continues to stay proud of me! Thank you for all you do!

Brittany Dillman: Brittany demonstrates the epitome of student support, critical analysis, and curriculum development. For me, she was *hands down* the most supportive educator at MSU during a very difficult Fall 2020 semester due to socioeconomic and health issues caused by the pandemic. Brittany was caring and persistent in her communication with me to make sure I developed a plan to successfully manage my coursework. For many students undergoing a crisis, this kind of "hands-on" advising is needed. Brittany understood that and never once made me feel like I was a "burdensome" or "irresponsible" student-- because that's not who students are when they are going through traumatic experiences. I am not working again with Brittany in Spring 2021 and have received so much practical and thoughtful feedback on my course content. All of the advice and suggestions that Brittany gives me feel so tangible because she takes the time to provide detailed feedback. I have implemented many of the ideas and content I've gained through the MAET program in my other roles at MSU and have received nothing but positive feedback. Brittany is leading the hell out of this program and I have learned so much from her. Thank you for everything you do Brittany, because I see you and am deeply grateful that you are in this role.

Spencer Morgan: Spencer served as the graduate coordinator for the MSU Community Engagement Scholars Program for the 2020-2021 academic year. He is a valuable member of the team in the Center for Community Engaged Learning. Spencer developed positive and sincere relationships with the undergraduate scholars, community partners, and colleagues in our center. His thoughtful planning and willingness to guide the program in a totally virtual format are impressive and appreciated. Spencer is creative, professional, kind, and an outstanding mentor. He facilitated and led professional development sessions for students and partners and has assisted in further developing our program assessment strategies. I am so thankful for his patience and perseverance through a challenging time in the lives of so many. He contributed greatly to our ability to offer this important program during a global pandemic. Thank you Spencer! Your contributions are appreciated and your impact on the lives of the scholars and partners will be lasting. I am confident that your future as a Student Affairs Professional is going to be amazing!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

Are you having issues with the functionality of our platform? Or perhaps having an exceptional experience and looking to share some positives? The #iteachmsu Commons team values your feedback to create a space that helps educators to connect and grow in teaching practice. This brief tutorial will demonstrate how you can provide feedback to the #iteachmsu Commons. How to Provide Feedback for the #iteachmsu Commons:When visiting the #iteachmsu Commons platform, on right side of your browser you will see a green button labeled "feedback". Select this button to begin providing feedback for the #iteachmsu Commons. Once selected, this button will provide a feedback box where you can rank the user experience from "hate" to "love". After your rating is selected, the box will prompt you to provide a written explanation of your experience, providing insight for the rating that was selected. You can additionally choose to highlight elements of the page through the response box to provide pointed feedback on a specific platform feature. Once you have completed your feedback and press "send", you will be provided the option to share your email with #iteachmsu for potential follow-up questions or you can choose to skip this prompt. Your feedback will now be submitted, thank you for helping us to improve the #iteachmsu Commons!Additionally, you may be asked to provide feedback on occasion when visiting the #iteachmsu Commons. These survey responses are always optional, but help us to provide a useful Educator-driven space.    

Dear #iteachmsu Community,
Imagine this: a podcast dedicated to the vibrant world of teaching and learning at Michigan State University. Picture insightful conversations with educators, broadly defined as faculty, staff, students, and educational experts, all sharing their experiences, strategies, and innovative ideas.
What if such a podcast existed? What if there was an #iteachmsu podcast? Let's delve deeper into the possibilities.
Podcasts have become powerful tools for professional development, community building, and knowledge dissemination. However, to harness their full potential, we need your insights and perspectives.

Here's why:

Accessibility: Podcasts provide convenient access to valuable insights and resources, enhancing opportunities for professional growth.
Diversity of Voices: By committing to recruiting a diverse range of guests, we can ensure that the podcast reflects the varied experiences and perspectives within the #iteachmsu community.
Celebrating Educators: Rather than solely focusing on new or novel topics, the podcast aims to elevate and celebrate the great work of educators at MSU, inspiring others to innovate in their own classrooms.
Building Community: Through meaningful discussions and engagement, the podcast seeks to foster a sense of community among educators, promoting collaboration and mutual support.

As we embark on this journey, we invite your thoughts, suggestions, and input on the notion of an #iteachmsu podcast. What topics would you like to see explored? Which guests would you like to hear from? How can we ensure that the podcast reflects the diverse interests and needs of our community?
To gather comprehensive feedback, we'll be launching this survey alongside this article. Your participation will help shape the direction and content of the podcast, ensuring that it truly serves the #iteachmsu community.
Thank you for your commitment to excellence in teaching and learning at MSU. Together, let's explore the potential of an #iteachmsu podcast and celebrate the incredible work happening within our community.
Sincerely,
Dave Goodrich
#iteachmsu Community Member

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from the College of Agriculture and Natural Resources. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".
Kelly Millenbah: Kelly is a fantastic mentor. Every time I interact with her, even as my roles have changed from student to staff and back to student, I have felt recognized and valued as a colleague. I love that Kelly isn't complacent when it comes to positively changing the status quo; she i always willing to consider (and collaborate) on ways to make the MSU experience better. Every time I talk to her, I can feel how important student success is to her- and she recognizes success as including all the parts of what make a person whole. She's an all around fantastic human being, and MSU is very lucky to have her. 
 
Kellie Walters: Kellie Walters is a PhD Candidate in the Department of Horticulture who, during the 2017-2018 school year, completed the FAST (Future Academic Scholars in Teaching) Fellowship Program to improve her knowledge and contribute to scholarly teaching and learning. During 2019-2020, Kellie took on an administrative role with the FAST Fellowship Program, mentoring the Fellows in their teaching-as-research projects and professional development. In recognition of her disciplinary research, Kellie has received the Bukovac Outstanding Graduate Student award in the Department of Horticulture and will be joining the faculty at the University of Tennessee this fall as Assistant Professor of Controlled Environment Production in the Department of Plant Sciences. Congratulations Kellie and thanks for all that you do at MSU.
 
Alyssa Harben: Alyssa is a shining example of a Graduate student. She is a thoughtful and reflective instructor, a productive and creative researcher as well as a fabulous mentor who carefully tends the path for those who travel it behind her. I have immensely enjoyed watching her grow in all aspects of the University mission as she has transformed from an emerging undergraduate into someone that is more like a colleague. She will be sorely missed when she graduates later this year, but I know that the discipline will be the benefactor of her presence.
 
Patrick McDavid: Patrick is a full time instructor, PhD student, and family man. He manages teaching multiple classes, being a father multiple children, while at the same time working toward a PhD, with a resilience and good cheer that is unparalleled.
 
Seth Hunt: Seth came back to grad school after years developing curricula and learning materials for online courses. Little did he know last fall how valuable that skill set was about to become! He has been an incredible asset to our department and beyond during the shift to online teaching. His advice and insights about problem solutions reflect his ability to leverage both the best technology and the best practices for effective pedagogy. In addition, he has been a willing and gracious volunteer. Thank you, Seth!!
 
Kaleb Ortner: Kaleb was a great TA for CSS226L Weed Science Laboratory. He developed new written materials to help the students learn weed identification, which is no easy task. He was a team player from the very beginning! Kaleb also took on extra responsibilities helping with grading projects in CSS126 Weed Management (online). I am grateful that I will have the opportunity to work with Kaleb again this coming fall in the online course.
 
Adam Constine: Adam was an instrumental part of teaching CSS226L this past Fall. He brought farm and industry experience to the classroom and created a brand-new hand-on laboratory where students got to work on sprayer calibration at the Agronomy Farm. Thanks to Adam for helping improve this newer course. His efforts were beneficial to the fall students and will also benefit those in future semesters.
 
Kambriana Gates: Kambriana Gates is a dedicated student who has been instrumental in developing the Climate & Response process in the Prevention, Outreach and Education department as our graduate research assistant. Kam's positive attitude, flexibility with transitioning to remote work and dedication to making the world a better place are remarkably inspiring. I thank her for all that she does!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll be directed to a form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.

The following is a list of the educators receiving the #iteachmsu Educator Award from the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. For more information on these awards, check out the article entitled "#iteachmsu Educator Awards".

Andrew Corner: I just wanted to thank you for helping me become a better student. I learned so much about what I want to do when I graduate and after having you be my professor in soon to be 4 classes I feel so blessed. You pushed me to take chances and be myself regardless of what others think. I remember crying in your office hours the 2nd week of school the first time I had you as my professor because I did an assignment wrong and had never had the criticism I needed. You told me, "I can tell you are a good student, but just because you got a bad grade on one assignment does not mean it's the end of the world." I used to think it was over when something like this would happen, but, like the real world, you have to take criticism and not everyone is going to love your ideas. That's how advertising works. I later 4.0 that class. I met my best friend Jack in your class and have to say I feel like you planned it. haha jk. Thank you for putting up with Jack and I and our annoying selves. We will truly miss you.

Sara Grady: Sara has been an outstanding collaborator on an NIH R01 research proposal. She helped with budgeting, preparation of the many forms, and drafted and revised important and substantive text that contributed to the completion of the 100+ pages, all the while learning the NIH submission process and proposal writing style in real time. Most importantly were her contributions as a thought partner and researcher. Thanks Sara!

David Ford: David has demonstrated outstanding work ethics, discipline and endurance through the doctoral program. He has made lasting impact on several research projects, demonstrated excellence developing and solo-teaching 3 courses, while remaining scholarly productive and executing a successful dissertation project through the limitations imposed by the pandemic. He is the most wonderful human being, always ready to step out of his way to help others. Kudos!

Kate Shabet: Kate has served as an excellent role model and mentor to the undergraduate students in my lab. Specifically, she helped guide the students in completing the project and disseminating the work through poster presentations at the state level and MSU UURAF, and more recently helped the research team submit an abstract to a national professional conference. As a graduate student, the undergraduates on the project looked up to Kate, learned from her experience, and remained calm as deadlines approached.

Gisele Souza Neuls: On behalf of the Convergence team, I'd like to thank Gisele for her courage to start a Ph.D. program during such turbulent times. We acknowledge the many challenges she is facing as a student who started in the spring semester and is currently not living in the US. Despite these challenges, Gisele quickly became a critical member of our team, assisting with both research and project management. Gisele cares about journalism and has a deep connection with the communities impacted by the problem our research is trying to address. We look forward to meeting her in person very soon!
Anyone can recognize a fellow Spartan for their contributions to MSU's teaching and learning mission or for how they made a lasting impression on your experience. All you have to do is click "Thank an Educator" in the left panel of iteach.msu.edu. From there you'll see a short form where you can enter the name, netID, and a short story of the educator you'd like to recognize.