ISSUED: 3 May 2023
MEDIA CONTACT: Dana Costa
SHEPHERDSTOWN, WV — Outstanding faculty for the 2022-2023 school year were recognized during a reception and awards ceremony on May 1. The awards celebrate the excellence of Shepherd’s faculty at the undergraduate and graduate levels in the classroom, advising students, for their scholarship, and for their impact in the community.
Award winners pictured (seated, l. to r.) are David Modler, Dr. Matthew Kushin, Sonya Evanisko, and kb saine, standing, Dr. James Koshar, Dr. Jason Allen, and Dr. Joshua Stout. Not pictured are Alyson Christmas, Diedre Morreale, and Dr. Stephanie Slocum-Schaffer.
- Outstanding Teacher Award—Sonya Evanisko, professor of art
- Mentzer Award for Inspirational Teaching—Dr. Matthew Kushin, professor of communications
- Storer College Faculty Award—kb saine, associate professor of theater
- Outstanding Service Award—Dr. Joshua Stout, assistant professor of criminal justice
- Outstanding Scholar Award—David Modler, professor of art
- Outstanding Advisor Award—Alyson Christmas, assistant professor of art
- Douglas C. Smith Distinguished Professor of Education—Dr. Jason Allen, assistant professor of education
- Outstanding Adjunct-Instruction Award—Dr. James Koshar, business administration
- Outstanding Adjunct-Commitment to the Community Award—Diedre Morreale, education
West Virginia Professor of the Year finalist Dr. Stephanie Slocum-Schaffer was also acknowledged during the event.
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