Faculty Favorite Awards

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About the Awards

Each year, the Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning asks UofL students to nominate faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who make a significant difference in their learning and intellectual growth. Nominees exemplify the true spirit of teaching and learning through the eyes of their students. Using an online nomination process that is open to all students at the end of fall and spring semesters, students submit nominations and comments about their favorite teachers.

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Recognition

All faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who receive nominations receive a formal letter of recognition from the Provost, along with a certificate, and are invited to attend the Faculty Favorite Reception, to be held on November 7, 2011, at the University Club.

All students who submitted a nomination are also invited to attend the reception to celebrate and honor their faculty favorite. Individual student nominations are also posted on the Faculty Favorite Awards website.

Additionally, faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants who receive the most nominations are formally recognized in a video presentation that premieres at the Delphi Center’s annual Celebration of Teaching and Learning. The video features the “top” nominees (instructors are eligible every four years) and a selection of students who submitted a nomination on their behalf. This year’s Celebration will be held on Friday, February 10, 2012 at Shelby Campus.

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2010-2011 "Top 11"

The Delphi Center is proud to announce the "Top 11" Faculty Favorites for 2010-2011.

Name	Department	School
Rhonda Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences
Julia Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences
Thomas Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences
Ricky Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences
Mark Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences
Christine Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences
Penny Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development
Gale Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Gail DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Roman Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering
Bomi Lee	Ensembles and Conducting Division	School of Music

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2010-2011 Student Comments

Through an online nomination process, open to all students at the end of fall and spring semesters, 532 nominations were made by students for 281 faculty members, creating the 2010-2011 Faculty Favorite Awards nominees.

We are pleased to present the following list, in alphabetical order by school, of the nominated UofL faculty, staff, and graduate teaching assistants:

First Name	Last Name	Department	School	Comments
Jennie	Burnet	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Burnet is very knowledgeable about the subject and lends her own expertise and experiences to the class. She is enthusiastic about the material and very approachable to students. I loved her class this semester and plan to take another class of hers this coming semester.
Jennie	Burnet	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Burnet is an extremely inspiring, intelligent, hard-working teacher who deserves an immense amount of recognition for her dedication to her students, their well-being, and their education.
Fabian	Crespo	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Awesome!!!
Fabian	Crespo	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	The way this professor teaches makes you not want to miss class. He keeps class interesting with humor and is extremely intelligent. I look up to him.
Fabian	Crespo	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Great funny professor, really captivated my attention.
Phil	DiBlasi	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Prof Phil not only teaches some of the most interesting classes in the department, he also makes them fun and challenging at the same time. Skeletal Forensics and Advanced Skeletal Forensics were my favorite classes so far in my undergraduate career.
John	Hale	Anthropology/Liberal Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Hale is awesome... best professor I've ever had!
John	Hale	Anthropology/Liberal Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	He is an outstanding professor. He's very knowledgeable, approachable, and entertaining. One of the best!
John	Hale	Anthropology/Liberal Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Such a wonderful and enthusiastic guy, really gets students excited about the material.
Emily	Noonan	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	She provided the best explanations and examples for every concept. If you were listening at all in her class, you were learning something. Good sense of humor as well. Great teacher!
Shawn	Parkhurst	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Parkhurst is an amazing educator to whom I feel I owe a lot of my understanding of anthropology. In taking his History of Anthropology course, I have managed to learn more than in any course I have taken at the university. His instruction techniques reinforce learning in a way that forces the student to learn through constantly recalling material and building upon previous knowledge. Dr. Parkhurst's class has provided a lot of explanations for many questions I have held as an anthropology major and provided me with a lot of theoretical framework in historic social science discourse. Dr. Parkhurst is very personable and approachable.
Shawn	Parkhurst	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Exceptional, enthusiastic, and a wonderful professor!
Julie	Peteet	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Peteet has helped me to go from being a good student to a great student. She has encouraged me to speak up in my classes and helped me to get over my fear of speaking up in class. If it wasn't for her support and direction, I would not have applied for a Fulbright ETA position and I would not currently be completing a senior honors thesis. She helped me to actualize my potential and greatly encouraged me to apply for these prestigious opportunities. Her care and attention to students' well-being and success is something to be admired. For example, she welcomed me into her home over the summer break so that we could begin discussing my thesis. Her classes have helped me to think critically and improve my writing skills. They have helped me not just learn, but apply this learning in projects such as designing a cultural orientation program for refugees. Dr. Peteet is truly an educator, engaging students in stimulating class discussions and critical thinking.
Frances	Purifoy	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Purifoy's bio anthro course was the highlight of my semester, and I'm thrilled to be taking her primates class this spring. She stimulates class discussion and analysis rather than simply demanding memorization. Also, she was consistently aware of the students' needs and difficulties and shaped our coursework accordingly. The woman is just plain fun.
Christopher	Tillquist	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	His enthusiasm is infectious.
Christopher	Tillquist	Anthropology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Tillquist has been by far the most knowledgeable, inspiring instructor I have had in my college career.
James	Alexander	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Alexander was very funny, enthusiastic, and extremely knowledgeable about the content he taught.
James	Alexander	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Great professor that really engaged his students and made a very hard, challenging class enjoyable and interesting.
Ronald	Atlas	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Atlas has been one of the most stimulating professors that I have had the chance to learn from. His knowledge of the Microbiology field and his ability to teach the material far exceeded any expectations I had. I only wish that he taught more classes at U of L. I currently am working on my second degree in the accelerated nursing program, and throughout my collegiate experience, I have never been so inspired by a professor.
Ronald	Atlas	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Atlas is truly the most inspirational teacher that I have ever had in my academic career; including my grade school years. I have never had a professor that can walk into a classroom, talk for a full hour about something completely foreign to me, and still keep my attention the entire time, not to mention, have me walk out of class understanding and retaining everything that they just talked about. Dr. Atlas comes off to his students as a very knowledgeable professor, who also cares about his students' grades and that they actually understand the material. There is always time for questions during lecture, and Dr. Atlas is willing to go back over information with students who did not "get it" the first time around. I am greatly impressed with his credentials: working for NASA, being involved in the BP oil spill cleanup, etc., and the fact that he has a commitment to the field of microbiology outside of teaching it at the University of Louisville makes him out to be someone that his students admire and are grateful to have as a professor. I am so happy to have had Dr. Atlas as a professor, and I believe that it is important that he and the rest of the University knows what an impact he is making on his students!
Ronald	Atlas	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	I am a non-traditional student working on my second degree, and I can easily say that Dr. Atlas has been the best professor I've EVER had. He makes every lecture informative, engaging, interactive, relatable, humorous, and above all... ENJOYABLE. I can't remember the last time I ever felt anything other than happiness about a semester finally ending, but in this case, I honestly find myself feeling sad that Dr. Atlas will no longer be teaching me. If Dr. Atlas taught more lower-level courses, I would take them even though I don't need the credits. I came into his course fearing and dreading what I expected to be a very difficult and dry topic, and I am leaving it both extremely well-versed in and thoroughly excited by the field of microbiology. If I weren't so set on my current path, I would seriously consider pursuing a degree in microbiology based on my experience in Dr. Atlas's course. There truly aren't enough words to express how much I feel that this professor should be honored for his excellent work at U of L.
Ronald	Atlas	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Atlas's lectures are interesting and cover all subjects needed for his exams. He responds to e-mail questions in a prompt and informative manner. My lecture experience with Professor Atlas is one of pleasant entertainment and professional education.
William	Pearson	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Pearson has been a true motivator in the field of biology. I have truly never felt more motivated to pursue my career goals. During his lectures, I have never once felt bored or stressed out. He carefully and thoroughly explains his lecture material, provides insights, and lets you form your own opinions on topics. He is a great professor, and I feel that he deserves such a noticeable award.
Susanna	Remold	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Remold is fantastic!
Allison	Smith	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	She's a good egg :)
Joseph	Steffen	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Steffen is a great professor. I feel like I have learned more from his class than any other that I have enrolled in this semester. His lighthearted, jocular nature keeps the class's interest despite that the content may at times seem dry to some individuals. He is more than willing to help students understand biological concepts at any time during his lecture. I believe he truly enjoys teaching and being a milestone in the academic progression of many of UofL's pre-med students, such as myself.
Lindsey	Willett	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	She was always prepared, her lectures made the labs so much easier to understand, and she was always funny and in a great mood. Her class was the best way to start the day!
Jared	Wood	Biology	College of Arts and Sciences	Made a real effort to make sure all the students were succeeding and obviously cared about the success of the class!
Robert	Buchanan	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Buchanan is a phenomenal professor and mentor. He truly cares about his students, their well-being and education. His lectures are stimulating, and he encourages peer discussions benefiting everyone involved. As a working student, many obstacles can arise. Dr. Buchanan's guidance and leadership outside the classroom has had a profound impact on my academic and working careers. His initiative and personal commitment have been instrumental in helping me achieve my goals.
Teresa	Fan	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Fan has taught me more by being the mentor to my research project and teaching me skills essential to working in a biochemistry laboratory than possible in a classroom setting.
Gerald	Hammond	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He made chemistry fun. His crazy analogies helped me to remember and learn organic chemistry.
Lenore	Hoyt	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Coming from having no science background at all, I was certain I was going to fail miserably at chemistry. As it turns out, I'm doing exceptionally well due to the thorough and expert teaching Dr. Hoyt provides. She's by far the best teacher I've had in a very long time.
Michael	Nantz	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Makes organic chemistry interesting!
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He is very passionate about what he teaches.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He is an amazing teacher that instills an advanced knowledge of chemistry through his lectures and his experiments.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Best teacher by far. Always available for additional help and is welcoming during office hours. His website and working text provide additional assistance.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Noble has been the most thorough teacher I have had thus far in my academic career, ensuring each student understands the material before moving on. In addition, his door is always open for a quick chat or a long discussion about life and/or chemistry!
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Fantastic teacher, very approachable, and teaches chemistry in a way I've never seen. It is the best teaching I've ever witnessed.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	His entire class was so good that at the end of the last lecture, the entire lecture hall applauded him.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He was very interesting to listen to, and he knew the material well.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He has a way of making all topics interesting and does in-class experiments for further understanding and to make class more entertaining.
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He has great lecture skills, cares about his students, and always welcomes you in his office! A+!
Mark	Noble	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Noble is the only professor who I have seen receive a standing ovation from a class. He has done an excellent job to educate his students.
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	She is a great teacher, very helpful, and also a good mentor to chemistry students.
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Thanks for being an awesome teacher! Keep up the good work!
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	I learned more useful knowledge in her CHEM 527 class and in both her organic labs than I have in any other chemistry class I have taken. She explains the material well and her tests reflect how much you have learned. A great teacher!
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Always had a lesson plan prepared for lecture, and her labs were efficient and informative.
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	I have taken Dr. Rich for several class; both Honors Organic Chemistry labs, Separations and Spectroscopy, and Practicum in Chemistry Instruction. She is the best professor I have ever had in college and the best teacher I have ever had. She makes such an effort to ensure that every person in the class is learning. She is a difficult teacher, but I have learned more in her classes than I have in any of the other classes I have taken at this university. She is not just a good teacher because she is knowledgeable in her subject area, which she is, she is a good teacher because she cares and makes an effort to introduce new teaching methods into the classroom on a regular basis.
Christine	Rich	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Awesome teacher! Great job!
Heather	Rypkema	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	She's not a massist.
James	Williams	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	One of the best instructors I have been fortunate enough to know. Thank you very much. :D
James	Williams	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	He made organic chemistry easy to understand.
James	Williams	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Williams was always helpful and available whenever I needed help. He is a great professor in the classroom as well as outside the classroom!
James	Williams	Chemistry	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Williams is an amazing teacher who really cares about the success of his students. He has an amazing breadth of knowledge in his field and is passionate about what he does.
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She has an awesome disposition towards students and SO many unique experiences to share with us. Most of the literature she teaches comes from authors she has met. She's the best Spanish professor I have had in my 5 years of study!
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	This professor is full of energy and true passion. She strives on a regular basis to go beyond the class material and to truly impact students. She involves them on numerous projects within the Latin American and Latino Studies Program and regularly advises them on opportunities for internships and study abroad. I don't know of many professors with her energy and charisma among students.
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She is so upbeat and that helps with making you want to pay attention in class. She does not just lecture, she brings in speakers and shows movie clips and music and gets you enriched in the culture of other countries.
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She is an absolutely wonderful educator. She brings out the best in the school and the best in her students. All of us, her students, adore her.
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Excellent professor. Very inspiring and enthusiastic!!
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	It is obvious she is passionate about the material, which makes the students excited to learn too!
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Buchanan is not only my favorite professor of the semester but my favorite and the best professor that I have had in the last four years that I have been here.
Rhonda	Buchanan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Buchanan is the most enthusiastic professor I've had thus far. She is extremely intelligent and a master of her discipline. She works incredibly hard to generate the passion she has for Spanish in her students, and I really appreciate her dedication to the Spanish program.
Matthieu	Dalle	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	He is creative in his assignments and thinks of fun ways to help us creatively practice our French. He challenges every student no matter what level he/she is at. He is warm, friendly and fair in his tests and grading.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Being a student in Tom's courses has definitely been a highlight of my time at UofL.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	I'm a graduating senior, and I can comfortably say that Tom has been my favorite professor. I minored in Russian Studies solely so I could take his classes, and at this point, I think I've had him for all but two of my many, many semesters. He deserves recognition for being real, down-to-earth, funny, fascinating, and for clearly caring about his students and the culture he brings to us.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Takes a personal touch to teaching, with his extensive experience in his field, and his travel anecdotes that help to ground the language study with cultural study.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Tom is one of the most helpful professors at UofL. Not only that but he takes time to get to know his students individually. I love going to his class and will miss him being my teacher.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Tom is incredible. He really cares about all of his students, and it's obvious that his top priority is for each of us to learn the Russian language.
Thomas	Dumstorf	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Dumstorf is a receptive and accommodating educator. He teaches one of the most difficult languages that the University offers and manages to make it a joyous, raucous experience!
Melissa	Groenewold	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She is an AMAZING instructor! She provides all the tools needed to learn and then some. It's obvious Prof. Groenewold puts a lot of time and thought into her lessons; she is genuinely concerned with her students' learning, which appears to be an underrated characteristic in professors of late. I so appreciated her as a teacher.
Monica	Krupinski	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Krupinski, as cliché as it sounds, changed my life. Her Cultures of America class was not at all what I was expecting. She made material that could have put us all to sleep in seconds more interesting than I thought possible by prompting class discussions and adding her own ideas to spark our own. She was the most genuinely real professor I've ever had; she let us know she was human in comedic and relevant ways to the class. Her class was the only one I never missed all semester. Professor Krupinski truly deserves this recognition as a great educator, as I'm sure I'm not the only one who has been beneficially impacted by her teaching. I would take any chance I could to take another one of her classes.
Monica	Krupinski	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Monica is a wonderful teacher! After having years of Spanish, I decided to take German just for my own edification, and her style and demeanor have made learning a new language both fun and engaging. I have had many professors who care about their students, but Monica takes that to a whole new level, and truly does want all of her students to succeed.
Robert	Luginbill	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Luginbill made translating Greek enjoyable, which is hard to do. He is also the most understanding and cooperative professor I have ever had.
Mary	Makris	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She is very kind and patient. She is willing to go above and beyond for her students. We love her!
Manuel	Medina	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Opens new perspectives.
Timothy	Owens	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	He is the Dumbledore of ASL.
Kazuko	Probst	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	I have had the privilege of learning from Kaz-sensei for four semesters now. It is unfortunate that conflicts prevent me from continuing as her student any further. I wish to show her my appreciation.
Regina	Roebuck	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Roebuck is the reason I have stayed a Spanish major. At a time when I wasn't sure if I could handle it, her class came as a breath of fresh air. While we covered challenging material, she presented it in a clear, helpful way. Not only have I learned a substantial amount from in-class lessons, but I also am required to work in a community volunteer position for her course. I have enjoyed it so much that even after my hours have been finished, I've continued my volunteering there. Lastly, as an advisor, Dr. Roebuck's guidance is irreplaceable. Helping me formulate plans for study abroad and future semesters, Dr. Roebuck helps me to evaluate all the options, and even when class sections change, she alerts me so that I can formulate my class schedule accordingly.
Regina	Roebuck	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Great professor for all levels of Spanish learners. She really cares about her students!
Clare	Sullivan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Best instructor I've had in Spanish.
Clare	Sullivan	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Sullivan is great!
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She has been so helpful this year in Span 201. She always clarifies questions, and she gives study guides before exams. She is genuinely interested in her students' success, and I can see that in everything she does in the classroom.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Wagner was always fair, made class interesting, and is the best Spanish teacher I have ever had.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Wagner was a delight to take! She requested to teach our "lower" level class because she enjoys watching the tangible progress that the students make over the course of the semester. She was very engaging and willing to meet each student at their personal level to help them succeed. She graded fairly and with grace to those of us still learning. I wish I could take her for the next level!
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Wagner is a great professor!
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She makes learning fun and is always willing to help when students do not understand something.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Your passion is amazing. Keep the energy up, it inspires your students to give that effort needed to synthesize in Spanish.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Every class was something that I looked forward to. The class was both structured and informal gatherings in which both practical practice was coupled well with lecture and instruction time. Loved class. She was fantastic, and I hope I'll get to take another of her classes in the future.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	BEST!!!
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Wagner is by far the most helpful professor I've had here at the University of Louisville. She is consistently kind and courteous to all of her students. It is clear that she loves to teach and that is why all of her students love coming to her class. Not only did I enjoy her class, but I also learned so much in her class and drastically improved my Spanish pronunciation skills. It is very rare to find a class in which the course material is so helpful and the professor is so enthusiastic and willing to help. Professor Wagner certainly deserves this award!
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She is very excited about her material and is constantly encouraging the students to improve their skills.
Lisa	Wagner	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She was a super understanding and accommodating teacher. Dr. Wagner always came to class with an extremely enthusiastic attitude. She offered tons of opportunities to ask questions and went above and beyond to answer any questions. It's refreshing to see a teacher with such enthusiasm in a department that I really care about.
Claudia	Winquist	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Amazing teacher!
Wendy	Yoder	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She makes learning French fun and interactive!
Wendy	Yoder	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	Mme. Yoder is a wonderful teacher who genuinely cares about her students in and outside of school. I have made an effort to sign up for her classes every semester. She has truly brightened my experiences here at the university and continues to every day!
Wendy	Yoder	Classical and Modern Languages	College of Arts and Sciences	She has made learning French fun and interesting. She was always prepared and ready for class, and her enthusiasm is contagious!
William	Brantley	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	He has been very supportive in getting me through the most difficult semester that I've had.
Joy	Hart	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	Did a great job facilitating class discussions!
Elizabeth	Kindell	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	Not only did this instructor go above and beyond to teach me everything she could, but she also deserves all the credit for my winning 2nd place in UofL's Speak Up! Speech Competition. She is definitely my favorite professor this semester and really made a difference in my first year.
Ralph	Merkel	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	One of the best teachers I've ever had at UofL and definitely the best one I had this semester. I took four classes with Professor Merkel and never felt like I was being forced to learn. Class always flew by, and I enjoyed listening to his stories about his actual experience in broadcasting, as well as the opportunity to go out and actually learn how to operate camera equipment and take on the duties of an actual journalist. Even though UofL doesn't offer journalism as a degree, I took every journalism class UofL offered. Professor Merkel taught each of these classes, and I couldn't have asked for a better teacher to lead me toward a career in broadcasting. I feel like I can go out and take on the world of journalism because I had the chance to learn from one of the best at UofL.
Sarah	Miller	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	She is awesome!
Siobhan	Smith	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Siobhan Smith is amazing!! She understands and relates to her students. She is a GREAT teacher and knows just what to do and say to get her points across. She encourages debate and gives US a chance to talk and share our thoughts about different topics that relate to media in today's society, radio, movies, newspaper, books, etc.
Steve	Sohn	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	This teacher has a great attitude and was so easy to listen to. He took time to truly care about the students, and I plan on taking any class he is teaching!
Kandi	Walker	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Walker was my thesis advisor this past semester, and during this time, she also became my closest mentor. Dr. Walker oversaw not only the work I did to complete my master's but also my applications for further graduate education, as well as my struggles to meet my personal goals. Dr. Walker deserves the faculty favorite award because she has not only been supportive of students in a faculty role but also in a mentorship role to ensure their success both academically and in their lifelong careers. Dr. Walker is truly concerned about the futures and successes of every student she works with and goes above and beyond, dedicating her own personal time to ensure student success.
Charles	Zimmerman	Communication	College of Arts and Sciences	He is a wonderful instructor. I learned many useful things from him.
J. Shannon	Dehn	English	College of Arts and Sciences	He genuinely cares for his students and strives to teach them not only what is necessary for the course, but what is necessary to be successful in life.
Laura	Detmering	English	College of Arts and Sciences	She made every class really fun, and all the topics were very innovative, really made me think. She's the reason I'm considering taking more English classes in the future.
Paul	Griner	English	College of Arts and Sciences	His class convinced me to pursue a major in English.
Suzette	Henke	English	College of Arts and Sciences	For a student of Modernism, studying under Dr. Suzette Henke is an invaluable opportunity. Dr. Henke is not only an illustrious scholar; she is also a wonderful teacher. I don't think I've ever had a teacher who is more concerned with making class both enjoyable and educational for her students.
Alyssa	Knickerbocker	English	College of Arts and Sciences	She made the class fun and very engaging.
Cathy	Love	English	College of Arts and Sciences	She was such an awesome teacher. She helped me improve my writing by a ton, and she is very nice but fair.
J. Carol	Mattingly	English	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Mattingly's years of experience are apparent in her teaching style. She is a master teacher who is both approachable and formidable, and she is extremely knowledgeable in her field. She makes every minute of class time count, she responds to student emails promptly, and student papers are graded and returned with feedback in only a few days. Add to all of this her great sense of humor, and this is why Carol Mattingly absolutely deserves this nomination.
Brett	Paice	English	College of Arts and Sciences	This professor engaged his class with a level of enthusiasm and sincerity, I have not witnessed at UofL before. Offering unique texts in differing forms that challenge typical academic canon, this class enlivened an excitement for literary exploration and close reading that will continue beyond the constraints of the semester.
Mark	Parson	English	College of Arts and Sciences	Genuine, engaging, and fair.
Mark	Parson	English	College of Arts and Sciences	Mark was very helpful and accessible throughout the semester. He was always willing to give advice to better oneself as not only a writer, but a critical thinker; I walk away from this class with a more solid foundation in both of these aspects.
Courteney	Petrosino	English	College of Arts and Sciences	I appreciated her enthusiasm and willingness to help us understand what we were reading.
Nicole	Seymour	English	College of Arts and Sciences	Just wonderful!
Michael	Sohan	English	College of Arts and Sciences	Awesome teacher and person in general. Made what would probably typically be a boring, useless course into a fun, humorous, and greatly beneficial course.
Thomas	Stewart	Division of Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Stewart's class was one of the best I have had in a long time. He is very knowledgeable, he knows how to make the material interesting, and I always looked forward to attending his class. I have signed up for another class with him next semester, simply because he was teaching it.
Thomas	Stewart	Division of Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Stewart makes learning fun! I look forward to going to his class each week. Even when the subject matter is difficult, he explains it in a way that everyone not only understands, but enjoys it.
Tamara	Yohannes	English	College of Arts and Sciences	She is an excellent, kind, inspiring, supportive, brilliant, and effective professor and advisor.
Stow	Chapman	Fine Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	Stow is such a great educator. He knows so much about the topic he teaches and is so passionate. He not only teaches us about the technical aspects of interior design, but also the power of creativity and innovation. He inspires us to try something different and think outside of the box. He is also so helpful and always willing to offer his opinion and suggestions for our design projects.
Mitch	Eckert	Fine Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	Promotes and gives guidance and tools for exploration while expecting and assisting students to achieve high quality standards of work. Honest and forthright feedback is given anytime he is asked and during critiques. An incredible class and experience!
Christopher	Fulton	Fine Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Fulton is always very enthusiastic and helpful. He really brings to life the course material.
Kaelin	Jewell	Fine Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	I love Professor Jewell. She was so spirited and always prepared for class. She was insightful and made art history fun.
Che	Rhodes	Fine Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	Not only does he encourage us, he also pushes us more than any other and motivates us to be passionate and knowledgeable about every realm of our field.
David	Howarth	Geography and Geosciences	College of Arts and Sciences	I know that if every graduating geography student saw this they would vote for Dr Howarth. He went above and beyond his duties this semester (spring 2011) to ensure that we all graduated and helped us all more than we could ever show appreciation for. Dr Howarth is an excellent educator and really deserves this award.
Mark	Blum	History	College of Arts and Sciences	Best history professor I've ever had.
Mark	Blum	History	College of Arts and Sciences	He is so smart, always lectures without any notes. There is a lot to be learned from him!
Brad	Bowman	History	College of Arts and Sciences	He's amazing! Brad makes history fun!
Benjamin	Harrison	History	College of Arts and Sciences	Best dresser on campus.
Thomas	Mackey	History	College of Arts and Sciences	He really pushes his students, always maintaining high expectations and a very fun lecture about history, of all things. I've always hated the subject, but this has been my favorite class.
Thomas	Mackey	History	College of Arts and Sciences	Perfect combination of energy and substance.
Thomas	Mackey	History	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Mackey is an excellent professor in the classroom who keeps his students engaged and accountable for their work. My writing skills have improved astronomically because of Dr. Mackey's demanding curriculum and high expectations. He is also a great resource outside of the classroom. If a student ever has problems or questions, Dr. Mackey will take the time to answer any questions to the best of his ability and make sure that the students understand what he is telling them. Finally, Dr. Mackey is available as a pre-law advisor. I took advantage of his knowledge this year in preparation for entering law school. In summary, Dr. Mackey is a challenging professor who wants to see his students succeed, and I cannot imagine what my college experience would have been like without his support, insights, and advice.
Michael	Redman	History	College of Arts and Sciences	I really enjoyed attending his History 102 lecture. It's remarkable how intelligent he is, and his class was always engaging and interesting.
Bruce	Tyler	History	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Tyler has a very unique teaching style. In his US History course, we covered information that I have learned in political science classes, high school history classes, and other history classes at U of L, but this was the first time that I have actually retained the information. I am confident that this has little to do with repetition and everything to do with Tyler's teaching skills and techniques.
Pamela	Beattie	Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Beattie was an incredible instructor. She makes the material so fresh and interesting and always comes to class in a great mood. Her sense of humor made the class one that I enjoyed coming to every morning.
Roy	Fuller	Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Fuller is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate professors I have had the pleasure of learning from while at the University of Louisville. His lectures in my Honors HUM 216 course (Introduction to World Religions) were so well thought out and so informative. I learned more from this course than any other I have taken in my 2.5 years at the University.
Elijah	Pritchett	Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Great teacher! Makes class interesting and fun.
Michael	Williams	Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Williams has a way of engaging the class in the topics that he teaches. In my particular class, HUM 596, he encouraged lively discussion, participated in the discussions and questions, and presented thought-provoking views and commentary on what we were reading or watching on film. I looked forward to this class each time it met and eagerly anticipated what informative and fun things that he would interject. It was never dull or boring and always left me contemplating the broader implications of what I read and how they affected my thought processes and how I view the world around me. Given the opportunity, I would gladly take another course taught by Dr. Williams.
Michael	Williams	Humanities	College of Arts and Sciences	He's an amazing, devoted, insightful, funny, engaged, and inspiring teacher.
Elizabeth	Grossi	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Grossi always makes time for her students despite her hectic schedule. Besides being a single mother and commanding officer in the military, she has been instrumental in providing assistance in students' research projects and continuing education. Additionally, she serves as the faculty for the alternative spring breaks in ISLP for trips to Belize, Cebu Philippines, and Botswana Africa. Her dedication to the educational experience of her students is unprecedented.
Theresa	Hayden	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	I learned a great deal from this instructor, and she was very helpful by showing us what we did wrong so we can learn from our mistakes instead of just simply marking something as a wrong answer! Thank you...you're the best!
Theresa	Hayden	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Hayden can be tough but she is fair, and she goes out of her way to teach and help her students!
Theresa	Hayden	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Hayden is a truly remarkable instructor in the Justice Administration Department. She represents the department and the University beautifully. She is caring, challenging, interesting, and more! I have rearranged my schedule just to take her courses. She creates a wonderful classroom environment for her students. I can't tell you enough just how much Dr. Hayden has made my college career one that I will always cherish!
Theresa	Hayden	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Best professor I have ever had at UofL. I have never learned as much in any other classroom. She is very inspiring to her students!
Theresa	Hayden	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Hayden is a wonderful professor! Her courses have taught me so much about the subject we are learning and myself. She challenges students to do the best they can.
George	Higgins	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Always willing to help students with anything and everything, staying longer hours, and making sure he is always available. Truly cares about the students, not only academically but all around. Truly an inspiration and great role model.
Ronald	Holmes	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	He is very interesting and very easy to understand.
Stephanie	Stidham	Justice Administration	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor really wanted to help students succeed both in and out of the classroom. Provided numerous guest speakers to the class to help explain material and give the class a chance to network with people in the fields they were interested in entering.
Grzegorz	Kubicki	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Kubicki was engaging, provided clear instruction, and made his lectures fun to attend!
Hamid	Kulosman	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Kulosman inspires students to do well. His class is not just about the testing but truly about learning the material in the class. This is how a class should be taught; he offered outside opportunities for students to ask him questions and provided the information to them in an efficient and easily understandable manner. Overall, he is a very effective professor.
Lee	Larson	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	His ability to not only make sure that his students learn concepts, but also that they understand why those concepts are important and fascinating, is unparalleled.
Jiaxu	Li	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	He was always enthusiastic and willing to answer any questions. I have never understood math as well as I understand the information I learned this year. He made calculus simple and enjoyable!
Jiaxu	Li	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	He actually made calculus fun. I don't know if it was intentional, but he was so funny in class that I could actually pay attention and really learn. I almost took Calculus II next semester, even though I don't need it, just because he is teaching it.
Mary	Rising	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	Great instructor! Very hands-on, challenging, motivating, and caring.
Susan	White	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor White successfully promotes learning inside and outside of the classroom. Not only does she teach a lesson, she also maintains an interactive class that is allowed to ask questions openly. She is willing to help inside and outside of class and is willing to come in to help students who cannot make it to her scheduled office hours. Professor White gives students outside sources with interesting topics related to mathematics via email or Blackboard, in order to enhance learning outside of the classroom with various applicable situations of math in the "Real World."
Susan	White	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	She's incredible. When I was struggling in a class, she began to meet with me outside of set office hours up to three times per week. She honestly does what she can to help students succeed while passing on a passion and genuine excitement for Calculus 2.
Marti	Zimmerman	Mathematics	College of Arts and Sciences	She has changed my love for math. No matter how hard a problem may be, I have the capability to solve it.
Narjis	Abdul-Majid	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	She is a very knowledgeable instructor and her class is structured so that the student has to learn and doesn't regurgitate what was taught back to the instructor.
Tomarra	Adams	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Tomarra cares deeply about ALL of her students. Personally, I feel that she has been there for me WHENEVER I needed her. Her help guided me through my many years of college and without both her help and God's, I probably wouldn't be attending school here right now.
Tomarra	Adams	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Adams continues to support and help students throughout their college career. She is a professor who believes in fairness, but most of all, providing knowledge and advice to her students. Dr. Adams not only shows this through her active work with the CONECT peer mentoring program, but she also demonstrates these qualities in the classroom as well as through her role of academic advisor. Personally, she helped me to devise an academic plan that helped me to be successful in reaching my senior year after having difficulties in past courses. Due to her time and commitment to me as a person first, student second, she has encouraged and inspired me to pursue my goal of working in student affairs. Dr. Adams works tirelessly for the students at the University of Louisville to ensure their success and ongoing endeavors in higher education. I highly nominate Dr. Adams as a faculty favorite.
Esi	Bani	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	She is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent.
Blaine	Hudson	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Very intelligent and engaged professor, patient as well as easy-going.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Jones is a great teacher and is passionate about what he does, which makes learning an enjoyable experience in his class. He often has former students sit in on classes and that is a rare thing to see. It's almost sad to see the semester end because it was that great, and I learned so much. Dr. Jones is also a great mentor. Even if he's not your mentor, he encourages everyone to do their best and get the best out of their education, which is what makes him one of the best U of L instructors. What makes him the greatest is that he pushes you to push yourself and expects the best from you and challenges you to think beyond memorizing information. He is not just interested in you remembering what he said but your opinion about things and the fact that you are thinking. He stands out because you can see that he like to do what he does and that makes a difference in how a person teaches. He always give 110% because it is in him to do so.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Jones was a great teacher, very intelligent, and cares about his students.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	What makes Dr. Jones such an excellent instructor is that he demands, and expects, that the students in his classes are capable of greatness. We should always aim for excellence in our studies. He sets the bar high for us, and anything less than our best is not only selling ourselves short, but a disappointment for him. This is the kind of atmosphere and great expectations that all university classes should have, but is unfortunately rare to find!
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	He is an amazing, inspirational instructor. He takes interest in each and every student he encounters. He takes time to give respect, which is sadly so rare. Dr. Jones is a phenomenal instructor and so wise. Though everyone may not agree with his radical arguments, he has the incredible courage to take a position and defend it with all his might. Too many instructors are afraid to do that these days. Dr. Jones certainly deserves this award.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Incredible instructor! Dynamic lectures, endless humor, and an unfailingly enjoyable learning environment in class.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Makes learning fun and passionate about the subjects he teaches.
Ricky	Jones	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	The very best, keeps students' attention with excellent lectures.
Kaila	Story	Pan-African Studies/Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Story's commitment to raising awareness, educating, and promoting equality has been a truly inspiring experience.
Ede	Warner Jr.	Pan-African Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Doc is one of the best teachers I have had in my four years at U of L. As a PAS major, I have had the chance to take him for two classes. The passion this man has behind what he is doing is like none other I have ever seen. He cares so much about his students and is always available for anything, whether or not it pertains to the classroom.
Karen	Klingenfus	Pathways--Math	College of Arts and Sciences	Ms. K was always available to her students. I once wrote her an email at 11:00 p.m., and she responded within minutes! She really cares about her students. She makes me feel so comfortable with math, something I've never felt before.
Karen	Klingenfus	Pathways--Math	College of Arts and Sciences	Ms. Klingenfus is an outstanding instructor. Her hard work and dedication to her students' success in MT055 was a credit to not only the Math department but to the University as well. She displayed a genuine concern that all of her students understood the material and made herself available not only during normally scheduled office hours but whenever a student ran into trouble. Ms. Klingenfus made going to class enjoyable.
Gilbert	Mitchell	Pathways--Math	College of Arts and Sciences	One of the best math professors on campus.
Gilbert	Mitchell	Pathways--Math	College of Arts and Sciences	Absolutely a great professor. Will do anything to help students and will help you learn the subject no matter what it takes.
Darron	Chapman	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Prof. Chapman really took a potentially dull subject and made it as interesting as it could be. Really nice guy and seems to care about his students.
John	Gibson	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Very helpful and very interesting!
Stephen	Hanson	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Hanson is a great professor! He always makes class interesting and allows plenty of opportunities for class discussion.
Stephen	Hanson	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Professor Hanson is one of the most passionate, interesting professors I have ever had.
Robert	Urekew	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	This is my first semester of college, and within this first semester, I've encountered many different professors and a number of helpful individuals, however; no one has helped me along as much as Professor Urekew. If all instructors had the zeal, pragmatism, and charitable nature of him, I truly believe more individuals would enjoy learning more than what I see around campus.
Robert	Urekew	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Really smart and caring.
Osborne	Wiggins	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	He was very funny, understanding, and kept me interested in the class.
Osborne	Wiggins	Philosophy	College of Arts and Sciences	Honestly, if I could, I would re-nominate Ron Atlas from last semester... words can't express what an amazing educator I think he is. But since I didn't have him this semester, I'd instead like to nominate Osborne Wiggins. His medical ethics class was engaging and thought-provoking, his lectures were always interesting and informed by his real-world experiences in the field of medical ethics, and his deadpan sense of humor was a pleasure.
David	Brown	Physics and Astronomy	College of Arts and Sciences	He has a gift for teaching and truly wants to see his students succeed.
John	Morrison	Physics and Astronomy	College of Arts and Sciences	He's a good egg ;).
Gerard	Williger	Physics and Astronomy	College of Arts and Sciences	I have learned more in this class than any class ever. It has been amazing and enlightening.
Julie	Bunck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	I could write a book about why Dr. Bunck deserves this award, but I will leave you with three reasons. Firstly, she has a vast knowledge of her subject; secondly, she teaches and students learn; and lastly, she has a way of digging out the gold in her students and helping them find new motivation.
Julie	Bunck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Bunck is very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about her courses. She always has personal stories that add to the lecture and make it very interesting and fun. Her willingness to help her students in any way she can is evident through her kindness and understanding nature. She is a wonderful professor, and I hope to have her again in the future!
Julie	Bunck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	I could not have graduated without Dr. Bunck!
Julie	Bunck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Bunck is one of the best instructors I have ever come into contact with. Her lectures taught us so much. She was a motivation to the entire class.
Julie	Bunck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	School has always come easily to me, and I've never had much stretching to become a better student. At the same time, I've struggled with a learning disability and never felt I'd be able to reach a certain high academic level even with a lot of effort. Julie Bunck broke me of this thought process by showing her confidence in me as a student and calling me for what I was --an "A" student and capable of higher achievements. She has motivated and encouraged me to pursue my education and work hard at it.
Dewey	Clayton	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Clayton has a wealth of knowledge that he is always willing to share in and outside the classroom. He tries to give everyone a voice in the classroom and uses various methods to illustrate the lessons being taught.
Dewey	Clayton	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	One of the first teachers I had at UofL and he was unbelievable. I wanted to go to class and was constantly being challenged, which helped me work harder for my grade.
Dewey	Clayton	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	I really learned so much from Dr. Clayton.
David	Deatrick	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Excellent instructor, knows what he is teaching, knows his students, and shows how much he cares.
Jasmine	Farrier	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	She pushes her students to become experts in her courses. She is compassionate, attentive, and has extremely educational yet entertaining lectures.
Michael	Fowler	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Fowler is passionate about his field and cares deeply about the students' learning experience!
Tricia	Gray	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Gray is very intelligent and works so hard to give students the knowledge to succeed in their future career.
Tricia	Gray	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	Her class lectures were always very interesting.
Allison	Martens	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	I learned so much from Dr. Martens, and her kind personality makes her class all the more enjoyable.
Allison	Martens	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	She is an amazing professor. She teaches the class in a way that proves that she is experienced in her field.
Laurie	Rhodebeck	Political Science	College of Arts and Sciences	One of the best professors at UofL, the best within the PolySci Department!
Kevin	Chapman	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Chapman is an amazing professor. He taught me so much about psychology, and he helped me also choose which path to take in psychology. He really cares about the well-being of his students. I was a transfer from UK, and when I came to UL, he really helped me adapt to UL also. He is hands down the best professor I have ever had. He works hard making sure his class is interesting with different lectures and guest speakers. He also has a lab called "Cafe," and he is also on the board at the Ali Institute. I think he really deserves something like this to show all his hard work is appreciated!!
Kevin	Chapman	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Chapman was the most honest, helpful, and "real" professor I have ever had.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Most definitely the nicest professor I've ever had. Really understanding and helpful. She is passionate about her topic and wants to share that with us.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	An infectious enthusiasm and ebullient personality. Julia Chariker brings a competence, verve, and passion to the instruction of Cognitive Psychology, which in my experience at UofL is rare and extraordinary.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Chariker brings a level of excitement to each class that is infectious and has encouraged me to study and learn the subject matter. Dr. Chariker is always available to help with questions about the class and has been very open to sharing her knowledge in helping us to succeed in the course. It has definitely been a pleasure being in her class. I have learned the subject matter and feel I am one step closer to realizing my dream in psychology because of the knowledge she has bestowed.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Julia is truly an amazing instructor. I have never had an instructor that I felt really cared about how well I did in the course. She jumped through hoops to help me with the material, and I feel that the grade I get in the course will be several letters higher than I would have received because of her. When I was looking for courses to enroll in next semester, I searched through her courses first. She is very deserving of this award.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	This instructor is the most amazing instructor I've ever had. She is very patient and her goal is for ALL students to learn ALL the material, and she went out of her way to make sure that happened. She is what every professor should strive to be!!!
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Julia is a fantastic woman. Consideration, passion and the desire for each student to succeed are all consistent to her style of teaching. I only expect to never have an instructor capable of working at her caliber.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	The Psych Departments' huge class sizes have always turned me off. Dr. Chariker was able to turn a giant lecture class into a fun discussion that I always wanted to attend.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Chariker has put forth extra effort to make her students successful in her class this fall.
Julia	Chariker	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Julia's enthusiasm for the subject and her passion for teaching and learning have truly enhanced the classroom experience. I would like to recognize her all of her efforts.
Lora	Haynes	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Haynes is absolutely one of a kind. Not only did I have her last semester as a social psychology professor but as an advisor for an independent bystander research course this spring. She has pushed me to work harder as a student, while still being a mentor and a guide for my future college endeavors. I would recommend any student pursuing a degree in psychology, or any other degree, take one of her classes. It will impact their college experience.
Lora	Haynes	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	She is a TRUE believer in students' efforts and will go above and beyond to support anyone that has good ideas and wants to make them work! She is an inspirational mentor/woman/professor/human being.
Lora	Haynes	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Haynes is an amazing professor! She encourages her students to see their college career beyond a checklist of classes to take to graduate. She encourages students to go above and beyond and to have a sense of social responsibility. She should be recognized for her amazing teaching abilities, as well as her community engagement, as she encourages students to volunteer.
Keith	Lyle	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Lyle is an amazing professor. This is the second semester that I have had Dr. Lyle, and it is very obvious how much he cares about his students. He wants his students to know the information, not to just learn it and then take a test on it. Dr. Lyle is one of the best teachers I have ever had, and I am so happy I've had the opportunity to experience his teaching.
Keith	Lyle	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Lyle is a great professor. You can tell he really loves cognitive processes and cares about what the students think of his teaching style. He asked students after the first exam for feedback, so he really cares if his students are doing well. He also teaches using research instead of a book, which is really interesting. Dr. Lyle is overall a great professor, he was made to teach.
Tamara	Newton	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	She was a wonderful instructor! Dr. Newton took an already interesting topic (abnormal psychology) and made it even better by incorporating video interviews and a vast knowledge of the field in her lectures. I hope to work with her again!
Edna	Ross	Psychological and Brain Sciences	College of Arts and Sciences	She was so enthusiastic and loved all of her students, and I know that they all love her as well.
Patricia	Gagné	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	Pat is a wonderful teacher and advisor!
Gul	Marshall	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	Her enthusiasm is contagious! Wonderful instructor.
Deanna	McGaughey	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	Very nice, courteous, and intelligent. Great people skills!
Thomas	Mowen	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	Tom was a great instructor who cared about you learning and advancing in the course.
Ryan	Schroeder	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	A great professor! He really knows his stuff! The best prof I've had all year!
Ryan	Schroeder	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	This is the greatest professor I have ever had in my entire collegiate career. He is extremely friendly, smart, and a master of his field. His class was simply amazing; it was both enjoyable and very relevant. He made learning fun! Simply the greatest!
Ryan	Schroeder	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	Outstanding, caring, well-informed instructor.
Jonetta	Weber	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	She is an awesome teacher with incredibly interesting material and a great style of teaching.
Jonetta	Weber	Sociology	College of Arts and Sciences	I am an adult student, who has had a challenging experience, at U of L. Meeting Dr. Weber has made the difference about how I will look back on my experience at U of L. I am proud to have met her and will recommend, to my many nieces and nephews, to seek her acquaintance and guidance. She is what I will remember about U of L. GO CARDS!
Jared	White	Theatre Arts	College of Arts and Sciences	Makes being in class on a Friday morning fun! He lets us do activities that pertain to our lesson, and he helps reviewing before a quiz easier.
Kevin	Connelly	Urban and Public Affairs	College of Arts and Sciences	He teaches in an interesting way; not putting pressure on students, but through making the subject interesting.
Sumei	Zhang	Urban and Public Affairs	College of Arts and Sciences	The class was interesting, because students participated in various important debates.
Karen	Christopher	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Christopher has been my favorite instructor since coming to UofL in Fall 2010. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field of study and research, and her teaching style allows for real learning in the classroom. In addition to be a wonderful teacher, she also seems to truly care about her students and the progress they make in her class. The assignments and readings she assigns are always very relevant to what is being discussed in class, and she is always willing to offer in-class, as well as out-of-class, assistance in the event any student needs it.
Diane	Pecknold	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Pecknold is a passionate, knowledgeable, challenging, considerate, caring, and dedicated professor--all the things a good professor should be.
Diane	Pecknold	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	When I think of the qualities I would like to have as a future professor, Dr. Pecknold instantly comes to mind. I have had few professors put more thought and effort into teaching as Dr. Pecknold. She completely counters the stereotype that professors care more about research than teaching. She is truly invested in making class interesting, relevant and useful for her students. Dr. Pecknold has made a significant difference in my life by providing constant support through a long, stressful process of applying to Ph.D. programs this semester and mentoring me as a future academic. As her teaching assistant, I have learned a great deal from her, both by watching her lecture in our undergrad class, as well as one-on-one guidance and training she has provided me. I routinely do not have to ask her for assistance or advice. She is honestly interested to know what I am working on and how she can help. Whether it is coming up with new ways to teach a concept to undergraduates, specific help with a class assignment, or bouncing off thesis ideas, Dr. Pecknold makes me feel like a supported and valuable member of our department and UofL overall. Dr. Pecknold is known throughout our department as being authentically interested in the lives of her students and invested in us getting the most out of the program. I cannot think of a quality that deserves a teaching award more than that, nor a professor that deserves the award more than Dr. Pecknold.
Nancy	Theriot	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Theriot's hard work and dedication have helped to make this university the diverse community it is today, and for that she deserves heaps of recognition. She's funny, personable, articulate, and tireless. She's an inspiration to me and to many others, and her legacy here is tangible. I'll miss her tremendously as I move on with my life.
Nancy	Theriot	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	Dr. Theriot is fantastic! I had taken all of my Women's and Gender Studies classes online before the Senior Seminar, and she made the transition to traditional classes so easy for me. She really seems to value student input on readings and assignments, and makes the most difficult readings seem clear and easy. I've learned a tremendous amount in her class.
Jennifer	White	Women's and Gender Studies	College of Arts and Sciences	The only teacher I had while being at UofL who made me think critically and really gave room for students to voice their opinion. Can't wait to take her again!
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Wyatt	McDowell	Accountancy	College of Business	Dr. McDowell is a great example of an ideal professor. He actually cares about how his students do in his class, yet he makes the class challenging enough so you get something out of it.
John	Baumann	Accountancy	College of Business	An amazing teacher who truly teaches what the students need to know outside of class. He is very inspiring and someone who deserves this award.
Lisa	Blum	Accountancy	College of Business	Professor Blum goes above and beyond both in the classroom and outside the classroom. She is enthusiastic about the material and always checks to see that students comprehend the material. She also is tireless about making herself available outside the class to answer any questions or help with any area that a student might need it in.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Best teacher the Business School has!!
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Christy is an amazing instructor. She puts forth a tremendous effort to help her students succeed and truly goes the extra mile. Christy held review sessions outside of class for nearly every exam (we had seven exams). She was always available during office hours for extra help with homework problems and concepts. She deserves to be recognized for the wonderful work she does.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Christy Burge is by far my favorite College of Business professor, and is notoriously well liked amongst ALL students with which she comes in contact. She brings a real-world knowledge to the classroom that is invaluable, and unfortunately, too difficult to find. Her tough-love attitude, combined with a maternal understanding, is vital to the success of any student, both in and out of the classroom.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Christy Burge takes the topic of accounting and makes it interesting and fun through unmatched real-life competency and genuine caring.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Wonderful accounting 205 class.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Professor Burge is an invaluable resource to her students. She has real-world experience and is always willing to advise students in any way possible. She goes above and beyond as an instructor by offering weekend review sessions and generous office hours and assistance.
Christy	Burge	Accountancy	College of Business	Professor Burge is an excellent instructor and makes the extra effort to connect with her students.
Sheila	Johnston	Accountancy	College of Business	Awesome professor, really cares about students and our education. Just a really great person.
Stephen	Kendra	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	I wish he taught more classes at UofL!
Stephen	Kendra	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	Professor Kendra is a great, inspiring instructor. He teaches extremely well and puts the students at top priority! I think he really deserves this award!
Stephen	Kendra	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	Words can't really describe it, but he is just a great all-around teacher and truly cares about his students.
Stephen	Kendra	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	"Excel"-lent professor!!
Stephen	Kendra	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	He is extremely dedicated to his students and is willing to spend hours upon hours of helping with homework, even other classes, and even counseling about just life. He is always available to his students and puts his heart into teaching.
Ted	Strickland	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	Did not seem like a professor at all. Treated students as his equal, which made all the difference.
Matt	Thatcher	Computer Information Systems	College of Business	Very effective teacher!
Yong	Chao	Economics	College of Business	Teaches intermediate economics quickly and thoroughly, causing his students to prepare before hand or get lost in lectures. Ideal economic college professor.
Barry	Haworth	Economics	College of Business
Alexei	Izyumov	Economics	College of Business	Fun and fair professor. He keeps my attention in class and always encourages questions and interaction.
John	Nelson	Economics	College of Business	Excellent teacher! Teaches the material in a clear, concise manner and makes it humorous at the same time! I highly recommend him!
John	Vahaly	Economics	College of Business	Dr. Vahaly is an incredibly intelligent teacher and an all-around nice guy. His lectures are focused on events happening right now and their relation to the economic concepts we have learned. He is also an excellent conversationalist outside of class, and I feel like I could go to him for any help I may need, no matter how trivial.
John	Vahaly	Economics	College of Business	Dr. Vahaly has a unique style that really pushes you to learn economics. He has helped me with every question that I had, and he cares about his students. He brings so much energy to his classes and is very enthusiastic about what he does.
James	McCabe	Finance	College of Business	Dr. McCabe is a great teacher! Throughout my years that I have been in school, Dr. McCabe has made a tremendous impact on the way I learn. I heard he was the hardest teacher, other than Dr. Siegel, in the Finance Department. I tried my best to avoid taking Dr. McCabe, but there was no going around him. But I am so glad that I had the opportunity to have him as a teacher. He is one of the best teachers at the UofL Business School, with Dr. Siegel included. What he has taught me will stick with me for the rest of my life! Thank you Dr. McCabe for this Spring 2011 learning experience! God Bless!
Frederick	Siegel	Finance	College of Business	Dr. Fred Siegel helped me look at my classes differently. He pushed me to my limit, and I see now that I will succeed.
Louis	Raho	Management and Entrepreneurship	College of Business	I had an emotional breakdown before class one day and Professor Raho gave me a hug and told me to take it when I was better prepared and with a clear mind. When he teaches, he keeps the class's attention because he makes the information to learn fun and entertaining. When I enter his room, I get a smile on my face because he lets the students improve the quality of the class and gives us time for our project. Overall, he is a great professor and a wonderful person. He is my favorite professor, by far!
Bruce	Kemelgor	Management and Entrepreneurship	College of Business	Great caring professor who goes out of his way to help students and the community.
Sharon	Kerrick	Management and Entrepreneurship/Leadership, Foundations & Human Resource Education	College of Business/College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Kerrick has exceeded my expectations for superior instruction. She uses pertinent, relevant, and interesting instructional methods to increase participation and learning from every student.
Wayne	Jones	Marketing	College of Business	Great professor. Not only helps students in the classroom but also outside of the classroom. Likes to see his students succeed, not only in school but in life.
P. S.	Raju	Marketing	College of Business	Very helpful and understanding.
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Jill	Adelson	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	She was an awesome professor, was very patient and accessible. She challenged you with her rigorous level, and I can say I not only enjoyed her teaching style, but I learned a lot. Her class was in a very challenging time slot (7:10 - 9:40 at night), but I never found myself looking at the clock. We worked the entire class, and I can honestly say she was a great professor!
Jill	Adelson	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Spectacular preparation, style, and effectiveness!
Jill	Adelson	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Helpful, understanding, resourceful, and a good instructor.
Jill	Adelson	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Adelson is an amazing instructor. Throughout the semester, she remained enthusiastic, professional, and positive. Her teaching methods were truly beneficial.
Jill	Adelson	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Jill Adelson really went above and beyond her job requirement to make sure every single student felt included and smart, which is not that easy to do in a Stats class! She made class interesting and fun, always striving for new and better ways to help us learn. I truly believe that she cares about everyone of her students and she is definitely worth taking time to write this nomination comment!
Jennifer	Beasley	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	She was a great instructor who incorporated a variety of interesting and engaging class activities that significantly facilitated classroom learning. She was also very cheerful and encouraging to her students.
Nancy	Cunningham	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Cunningham is very knowledgeable, available and humorous. Excellent educator.
Jesse	Owen	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	This teacher gave me much confidence in my abilities towards being a counselor. He is a great teacher, and I learned an incredible amount in his class.
Patrick	Pössel	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Best advisor, professor I've ever had. He is not only passionate about his subject field but inspires passion in his students as well. Always up-to-date on the latest research and techniques. He's beyond helpful and a great role model.
Gale	Rhodes	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Rhodes upholds high standards for her students that are quintessential in the development of student affairs practitioners; standards that should be pushed to perfected limits in every aspect of the CSP master's program. Dr. Rhodes has the best interest of all her students at heart, and I found her honesty and care refreshing. I truly value the care she put into my education, especially I know she is a rarity among teachers. Thank you, Dr. Rhodes.
Linda	Shapiro	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Shapiro is an excellent teacher as she is a wealth of information, insight, and practical reasoning. Her Career Counseling class this semester gave me great insight into counseling and a holistic approach to working with all individuals who are transitioning into new work roles, life values, and experiences. While Dr. Shapiro's class was of great use to me, the individual attention and care that she gave her students was of supreme magnitude, especially to me. She acted as a calm and thoughtful voice of reason for me as I was going through my own job search process. In no way did she sway me to choose a certain route, rather she was about to offer unbiased advice which allowed for me to take more ownership of my situation. I am beyond grateful for having had her as an instructor, especially at this time in my career. Thank you, Dr. Shapiro!
Linda	Shapiro	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Linda Shapiro is an excellent instructor. Her expertise in the field of career counseling and her skills as a professor are clearly evident in her classes. She goes out of her way to make sure that students understand the concepts of the course. Her Career Counseling class was one of my most enjoyable classes at UofL thus far.
Natalie	Stipanovic	Educational and Counseling Psychology	College of Education and Human Development	GREAT to work with!!!
Samuel	Stringfield	Educational and Counseling Psychology/Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Stringfield crafted ELFH 780 to enable 15 doctoral students to complete drafts of the first three chapters of their dissertations. His comments on our Dissertation Manifesto's, outlines, and each of our chapters gave us clear and positive feedback on how to elevate our work. In addition, each of us presented as if we were defending our proposals, allowing us to "test our skills in a safe environment." We also had the privilege of hearing dissertation defenses from former students. This tightly focused class has been instrumental in helping me to believe that I can complete my journey towards a PhD.
Samuel	Stringfield	Educational and Counseling Psychology/Leadership, Foundations and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Great instructor! Learned a lot!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	I love this teacher; she has taught me a lot! Great professor.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. B is the best teacher I have ever had. I think she is the only instructor I've had in college that actually cared if I succeed.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Best teacher I have had hands down and I am a junior. She is always excited to be there. She makes me want to go to class and do well. I learn so much and succeed with her as a professor. Great teacher, funny, and loves everyone of her students. She is someone all of us can look up to. Has a great attitude, very knowledgeable, and energy. This University needs more professors like her.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	I wish Dr. B. would teach all of my classes! She's the best!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	The best professor I have ever had in any of my classes at UofL. She is wonderful. She creates a fun-loving and entertaining learning environment. The best part, though, was that I learned an immense amount of information while having a blast in class.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	This teacher really loves her students and cares what her students do in her class. I really enjoyed having this teacher, and if I can take Dr. B again, I will--she's amazing.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Very organized and knew what she was talking about. Explained in a way we could understand, made everything interesting. Direct and to the point, no unnecessary fluff. Helped in any way she could. She is a perfect example of how to be an educator.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. B is by far the most influential, dedicated, and compassionate instructor at UofL I have had thus far.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. B is a great instructor! I love her style of teaching and she cares about students and making sure that they learn the material. She has a wonderful personality, and I really enjoy being in her classes!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	She truly cares about her students and their success in her class. She has a great way of explaining the material so that everyone can understand it.
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Bratcher is the best professor I have ever had! She is a fantastic teacher; she teaches her students so much and makes it so interesting. I enjoy being in her class very much!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Best teacher by far!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	She is very engaging while meeting students' needs. Also keeps students accountable while giving clear direction on how to study!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. B is one of the most amazing instructors I have ever had, and she deserves this more than anyone!
Adrienne	Bratcher	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	An awesome teacher!!! Would love for her to teach every class I have.
David	Britt	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	This professor was extremely helpful, and he is one reason why his class was so exciting.
Richard	Fee	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	He was very helpful to me when I could not get something turned in on time due to medical reasons, and he was very helpful in explaining the course material. He also interacted with the class, so I felt like I was actually in a class, instead of taking one online.
Cheryl	Hart	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Cheryl Hart is a wonderful and dedicated professor. Her lectures are inspirational, and her classes really engage students to help them learn the material and more about themselves in the process. She has been very positive and supportive as I have studied here at U of L. I know that she has had a profound impact on my life and the lives of many others. I am so thankful for all that she has given to the U of L community!
Kelley	Ketterman	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	I have had Kelley for several classes. She is a great instructor, and I look forward to taking classes with her.
Betty	Levis	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	B J is a wonderful instructor. She distinguishes herself from other instructors because she has an emotional involvement to the subject she teaches. Diverse Populations in Physical Activity should be a required course for all students at the University of Louisville. The format of her class is excellent. This instructor has an extreme understanding of subject matter and has included guest speakers during her lectures which translate the subject even further. I highly recommend that she be addressed for her accomplishment as an educator. Thank you, CD Bell
Carri	Rogers	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	She was a fabulous teacher. Best I have seen from the education program. Her class taught all across the curriculum, and I feel much more prepared and secure in my major because of it.
Tara	Scanlan	Health and Sport Sciences	College of Education and Human Development	Tara was a wonderful instructor who shared her knowledge and passion with her students. She was insightful and cared that we learned from her; she made sure each of us took away key knowledge and gave us the same care she gave her elementary students.
Cathy	Avdevich	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Cathy Avdevich has been a mentor as well as an instructor; she goes well beyond the standards of a proficient teacher.
Mathew	Bergman	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Mr. Bergman has a talent for motivating students. His ability to maintain a positive "can-do" attitude really inspires me!
Mathew	Bergman	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Matt has been phenomenally supportive and patient with my questions and my concerns. I am a returning student who has often found reasons to not stay and finish my schooling but Matt has been unwavering in his support for all of us in our class (ELFH 300). Many of us are returning students who have not been in school in many years so our faith in ourselves does not always match our abilities. Matt has made sure that every step of the way, we find a way to regain that faith.
Roger	Buskill	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Roger is an example of an outstanding instructor. He is well versed in his courses, and he makes sure his students are successful. He uses critical thinking skills in unique ways and his classes are always interesting.
Jason	Curry	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Jason taught the ELFH 332 class online. This was the first online class that I had that I truly felt engaged, and I really learned a lot. Jason was able to communicate the information in a clear and concise manner. He made the information interesting and gave great examples. His expectations were clear. It was a great experience, and I wish I had "discovered" Jason earlier in my academic career.
Jason	Curry	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Professor Curry was very motivating throughout ELFH 540 and suggested using an exit project that would be beneficial to me once I had graduated. This was much better than what I had originally planned. Thank you, Professor Curry.
Ann	Herd	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Herd is a truly caring instructor. Her online is the most organized, enjoyable, thorough, and interesting I've taken...and I've taken over 20 online courses. She sets an example for instructors everywhere to follow!
Sharon	Kerrick	Leadership, Foundations, & Human Resource Education/Management and Entrepreneurship	College of Education and Human Development/College of Business	Dr. Kerrick has exceeded my expectations for superior instruction. She uses pertinent, relevant, and interesting instructional methods to increase participation and learning from every student.
Joseph	Petrosko	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Excellent teaching of graduate-level statistics.
Michael	Rowland	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Rowland is a great professor and is loved by all of his students. He is a true educator in every sense of the word.
Kristin	Wilson	Leadership, Foundations, and Human Resource Education	College of Education and Human Development	William Ward once said that "great teachers inspire." He could have easily been speaking about Dr. Wilson. This semester has been terrible for me with regards to my personal life, and more than once I believed I would have to drop out or stay enrolled but do so only half-heartedly. Fortunately for me, Dr. Wilson's assignments and selected readings were so interesting and thought-provoking that I couldn't bring myself to do either. The questions she posed us were inspired. In the midst of a personal-life crisis, even with tears streaming down my face, I would find myself pondering our latest discussion board questions or paper prompts. As a result, I have produced some of my finest writing to date in her class this semester, which is something I would never have expected out of a semester I had originally intended to just muddle through. Dr. Wilson is an asset to the online ELFH program, and her course defies any stereotypes or generalizations about the academically inferior nature of online courses. This class was the most I have ever actively engaged in during my course work and I was glad to do it.
Peter	Alter	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Alter is very passionate about the subject he teaches. He exhibits this passion in his teaching. He has patience with his students and cares more about them understanding Special Education and applying it to their lives/future than about if they can answer a bunch of questions on a quiz. He always answers emails and student concerns. He excels in the area of teaching.
Dottie	Bowden	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Wonderful teacher, gave us lots of insight into the teaching profession, very caring and always willing to help us in any way. I looked forward to every one of her classes!
E. Todd	Brown	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She has been great to me and helped me so much. She is a great teacher and has helped me to reinforce the idea that I want to be a teacher. She doesn't just lecture, she does hands-on things and gives real examples and things you can use in life.
Betty	Doyle	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Ms. Doyle is a wonderfully caring and supportive faculty member. She has helped me as my advisor and instructor to insure my highest success. Her understanding of her students allows us to connect with her on a personal level, leading to our highest respect for her. I think I speak for all the 2011 student teachers when I say that without Betty we would not be where we are right now. She is a wonderful advisor, professor, and friend.
Nicole	Fenty	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Fenty has been a great professor! Her knowledge about teaching reading is incredible, and I feel fortunate to have been in her class. I learned a great deal of information and strategies regarding reading instruction and look forward to implementing what I now know in the classroom.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Howell completely deserves this nomination for her caring of her individual students and desire for their success.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She was a great teacher and made class very enjoyable.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She is the best professor I've had in seven semesters at UofL.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	A great teacher. She definitely goes above and beyond.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She is the best professor I have had in this program.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Penny Howell is an absolutely wonderful teacher! It was the first time I have left feeling accomplished and that I have learned something I can actually USE in every class! I hope the department is blessed with more instructors as wonderful as she!
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Penny Howell is one of the best professors I've had at the University of Louisville!
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Awesome instructor.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Well organized, capable, intelligent, a role model.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Incredible professor; the best I've had in the Education Department. She's passionate about literacy, has an expert's grasp of the content, loves students, and teaches like an all-star.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	The most incredible teacher I have ever had. Compassionate, caring, intelligent, and engaging.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Penny has got me excited and interested about teaching literacy. She has moved beyond the typical boring language arts teacher.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Howell is an AMAZING professor. I am currently enrolled in two of her courses and both classes has been one of my most memorable experiences. This year the College of Education began offering a new course entitled, EDTP 397, Teaching in the Middle School, which would be held at Western Middle School. Dr. Howell put so much effort to ensure that the class was meaningful and enjoyable. I could tell that she was very determined to make this class a success. I commend her for taking on this challenge and staying committed to it. Aside from her hard work and dedication, Dr. Howell is very personable, and her passion in teaching exudes every day. She was very caring and respectful. Every week I looked forward to attending her classes. One thing that made her stand out the most from my other professors I had this semester is that she made sure that everyone in the class was familiar with each other. She emphasized the importance of building a community in the classroom and the benefits of doing so. In the past I dreaded going to class because I did not know anyone. Now, I walk in with a smile and greet my fellow peers with a sense of familiarity. By far, Dr. Howell is one of the BEST professors here at the University of Louisville. Because of her passion, hard work, and bubbly personality, she deserves the Spring 2011 Faculty Favorite Award.
Penny	Howell	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She is extremely intelligent, respectful, kind, friendly, organized, thoughtful and considerate!
Karen	Karp	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She taught me (and the rest of our class!) an entirely new way to teach math. It was really a life-changing class. Plus, her sense of humor is pretty amazing too!
Robert	Pennington	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Pennington is one of a very few professors that I have had in my college career that has set high expectations for his students. He pushed me into the unknowns while exploring new concepts and ways of thinking. He went beyond what he had to do to meet his students' needs by making the class specific to our areas of interest and passion in education. I have never been more frustrated and stressed out during a class, but he was always there if any of us needed extra guidance. Even though this was by far the most challenging class I have taken, I have learned so much from it and only wish the rest of my course work required for my master's degree met up to the same level of instruction as Dr. Pennington's instruction did. Dr. Pennington is honest, caring, and most importantly, pushes the minds of his students that want and need to be pushed. Thank you for pushing my mind into areas I have never been. In the end, I learned more from your class than any other so far in my college career!
Natalie	Pickering	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	She always made class fun and interesting. She would go out of her way to help her students, and she always brings a smile to class.
Natalie	Pickering	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Ms. Pickering is an exceptional teacher!! This has been my favorite teacher and class out of my entire college experience. She made class fun, interactive, and her knowledge on multiple subjects helped to expand my learning in the class.
Natalie	Pickering	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Great teacher, made things interesting, cared for and interested in the lives of her students.
Caroline	Sheffield	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Sheffield has made this difficult semester very educational and fun. She has taught us how to incorporate technology and the most recent research into our own teaching.
Caroline	Sheffield	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Sheffield always made learning fun and meaningful. I have learned so much in her classes. She models everything in a way that makes it look so easy. She has definitely benefited me and taught me a lot in my preparation for teaching. She cares about her students, and we can really tell she enjoys being in the classroom with us. She is an exceptional professor and an excellent role model!!
Steve	Swan	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Steve is the best. He breaks down the material so that anyone can follow along. He makes technology fun and shows you how useful it can be in the classroom at any level of education.
Jean	Wolph	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Dr. Wolph is such an amazing woman and a wonderful example of the kind of teacher all teachers should strive to be. She genuinely cares about her students' success and makes herself available to ensure all students have the chance to succeed in not just her class, but the entire program. As an educator of future educators, she is an exemplary professor. I feel both lucky to have her as a professor and confident that I will be a better teacher because of her.
Jean	Wolph	Teaching and Learning	College of Education and Human Development	Jean Wolph was my Methods professor and is my advisor. She is by far the most helpful person I have ever experienced on campus at the University of Louisville.
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André	Gobin	Bioengineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Gobin is a valuable resource for students in the BE program!
André	Gobin	Bioengineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Gobin goes above and beyond the normal call of duty for a professor. He takes enormous lengths to accommodate the students and help us get whatever question or issue we have resolved. On top of his normal work at the University, he always makes himself available. He deserves a medal!
Robert	Keynton	Bioengineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Keynton has been instrumental to the success of the department. Without him, bioengineering at UofL would not exist. He works nonstop to answer the needs of a young, growing department and its students.
Steven	Koenig	Bioengineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Koenig has been a great instructor this semester. He has gone out of his way to promote student enthusiasm for the field of bioengineering. I would like to nominate him as an acknowledgement of my gratitude.
Gerold	Willing	Chemical Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is always available for questions about homework or just anything in general.
Mark	French	Civil and Environmental Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Works hard to make the students learn, and also works equal to students to learn new things.
Thomas	Rockaway	Civil and Environmental Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	I took CEE 205 once before and did not do well... I took it with him and have done fantastic.
Gyuchoon	Cho	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is a great instructor and is very helpful and reliable.
Ibrahim	Imam	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is perfect.
Mehmed	Kantardzic	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Helpful, understanding, knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging, enthusiastic. Representing the essence of a true teacher, not just an educator.
Rammohan	Ragade	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Ragade is the ideal professor and mentor for his students. From his interactive lectures to his challenge to students to critically think every day, I feel inspired and learn something new every day in his classroom. He grew my passion to computer engineering as a non-computer engineering major by his style of teaching and ability to impact his students' learning outcomes.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He's very informative and cooperative.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Phenomenal professor. I loved every moment of his CECS 130 class.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is all around a great teacher and very likable.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Gave excellent practical, real-life analogies for abstract computer programming concepts.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Good-natured. Understands students well. Helpful, cooperative, and frank.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	The teacher taught me a lot about programming.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Great professor, very knowledgeable.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Inspired interest in taking future CECS courses.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Was a great professor who honestly had a great personality and aptitude towards what he was teaching and his students. Pleasure to be in his class.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Yampolskiy has been extremely helpful with the course and a true professor who just wants us to learn.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Great presentations, effective teaching style, educational labs.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Yampolskiy is a very good person. He is helpful, smart, and kind.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Awesome teacher who has a nice sense of humor.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Cares both about his research and teaching his students.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	I went from having no programming knowledge to knowing how to write useful programs in two different languages. He also was a great help to me with a paper for another class.
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Taught me (with no prior programming experience) C and C++. Made learning fun and an overall awesome guy!
Roman	Yampolskiy	Computer Engineering and Computer Science	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Best teacher I had last semester.
Barry	Horowitz	Electrical and Computer Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Fantastic lecturer, great class, really cares for the student and the learning process.
John	Naber	Electrical and Computer Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Probably the most professional professor that I have had so far. He understands that people have conflicts with school and goes out of his way to make sure that you are accommodated.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Always there for students, wonder teacher, great examples, difficult but not too difficult of tests, wonderful personality.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Hands down best teacher ever.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	She is the best teacher I have. She really cares for her students and does the best she can to help us learn.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	She makes sure we are understanding the material, and she gives us many opportunities to ask questions if need be. Good style of teaching.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Professor Crush has been an amazing teacher who truly has shown how much she cares about her students' success.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Great professor. Really acts like she will do anything to help us.
Gale	Crush	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Professor Crush is really a kind and caring person. She goes out of her way to make sure students understand the material and helps them in any way she can. Her office is always open, and she is very understanding of each student's situation. She also had a great SI leader this year. Together, they made for a very helpful and understandable course. Thanks Prof. Crush and Craig!
Jeffrey	Hieb	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. Hieb is a professor who is very passionate about what he teaches and deserves to be recognized for that.
Jeffrey	Hieb	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is an absolutely wonderful professor and really cares about his students, even though he has a ton. If you have any kind of problem or misunderstanding with information he's teaching, he'll happily take extra time to explain.
Jeffrey	Hieb	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Professor Hieb is a caring professor who is proficient in educating his students.
Melvin	Maron	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	A more dedicated professor you will not find at U of L.
Patricia	Ralston	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Taught me calculus I, II, III and differential equations for four semesters. Very encouraging.
Larry	Tyler	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Genuinely loves students and very passionate about calculus!
Larry	Tyler	Engineering Fundamentals	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He's awesome!
William	Biles	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Great guy.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Excellent professor.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	My favorite teacher here at UofL.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Wonderful professor. Always willing to help students and teaches difficult material in a way that students can understand it.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Definitely one of the best teachers I've had at UofL. Really puts in the extra effort to make sure her students understand the subject matter and presents all the information in a way that's easy to understand. She makes going to class really enjoyable.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. DePuy is a student favorite, and she is a great professor.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. DePuy is always available and willing to help her students, even if they no longer have any classes with her.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. DePuy is a great professor! Not only is she great with students and truly cares about their success, but she knows the information she teaches very well. I love going to her class. She makes the information interesting and relevant.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Awesome professor. Had her four times so far.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. DePuy is the best teacher I have had in my four years at the University of Louisville. She is always willing to help me when I ask. She is very deserving of this award, and I hope you will consider her. Thank you.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	It is very evident that she enjoys teaching and engaging the students to help them learn. Always willing to help.
Gail	DePuy	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Dr. DePuy is a wonderful professor who is easy to reach outside of class and makes learning difficult subjects seem very easy.
C. Tim	Hardin	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Second time I have had this professor. Yet again, he is my best professor this semester. Always there when I need help and willing to help. Couldn't ask for a better professor.
C. Tim	Hardin	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	A great teacher.
Brent	Stucker	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	One of the best professors I've had. Gave very good, down-to-earth examples for difficult concepts and always had a great outlook toward his students. Even had us all over for dinner!
John	Usher	Industrial Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	Great teacher, class always interesting!
Thomas	Berfield	Mechanical Engineering	J.B. Speed School of Engineering	He is a very friendly professor and is very willing to work with students when they need additional support in or out of class.
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Leslie	Abramson		Louis D. Brandeis School of Law	Professor Abramson shows not only a strong commitment to making sure his students actually learn the material, but also to helping his students academically well beyond that for which his tenure contract calls. He is intelligent, humorous, and deeply interested in his students' well-being and advancement.
Leslie	Abramson		Louis D. Brandeis School of Law	If the key criteria were only how an instructor makes a difference in the classroom, Professor Abramson would be a slam dunk. His class presentations, discussions, and assignments ensure student mastery of the subject. If a student does not succeed in his classes, the fault lies with the student, not the instructor. His classes are clear, thorough, and challenging. He pushes his students to earnestly think through questions and issues. However, when combined with his out-of-class support of students, Professor Abramson is the best professor I have ever encountered. His availability to students and the quality of the interactions is extraordinary. From helping to understand difficult concepts in class to assisting with scheduling, Professor Abramson demonstrates that he wants his students to succeed in his classes, in law school, and in their careers. For example, when the economy made summer jobs difficult to obtain, Professor Abramson initiated an alternative. He developed a summer internship program for students that allowed them to obtain substantive legal experience, along with academic credit. I have been fortunate to have many great professors in my undergraduate and graduate programs, but Professor Abramson outshines all of them.
John	Cross		Louis D. Brandeis School of Law	Super intelligent and funny. Makes the most dense subject of the 1L year interesting by creating an awesome learning environment.
David	Leibson		Louis D. Brandeis School of Law	David J. Leibson is the most thoughtful and reasonable person that I have ever encountered. He encourages contemplation and thoughtful reflection on the part of his students. He reminds me of the late Dr. Paul Weber.
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Charles	Baker		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	I have learned more about politics and policy than I did with my undergrad in political science because of Mr. Baker. He is a one-of-a-kind instructor and should be recognized as such!
Charles	Baker		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	An amazing educator and social worker. Charlie is truly an asset to the University. The Kent School is very lucky to have him.
Charles	Baker		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	Much of my educational experience has been what one would describe as the atypical experience. The instructor stands before the class and lectures; then the class in turn is expected to regurgitate the lessons. In Baker's class, the experience was much different. I was actually expected to think and use my critical thinking skills. Baker challenged me to see beyond the literature and thoughts of others to form thoughts of my own. He also empowered me to believe that I can make a social impact not only on those around me but on policy makers and the policies they form.
Anita	Barbee		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	Dr. Barbee is one of the most delightful instructors I have ever met. She is extremely bright, funny and liberal! She is one of the most humble, yet open-minded individuals I have ever met. I appreciate those qualities in an individual; to have an instructor with those qualities is awesome!
Wanda Lott	Collins		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	She made herself available to meet with students whenever necessary. She taught in a manner that allowed open discussions for students' honest feedback, which has been rare with other instructors.
Andy	Frey		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	By far the best teacher I have ever had. Dr. Frey goes out of his way to make sure his students understand course material and key concepts. He is very giving of his time and makes himself available to his students, should they need any assistance outside of the classroom. His teaching style is fun and refreshing, which makes me look forward to going to class. The classroom environment is one of collaboration rather than just lecture.
Patrick	McKiernan		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	I refuse to miss any classes of Dr. McKiernan's. His classes are full of interactions, real-life situations, enthusiasm, and a wealth of knowledge. He is never boring. I can take his class at any time. What a great example!!!
Sharon E.	Moore		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	Dr. Moore is fantastic. She is knowledgeable about social work practice and has encouraged me to become more culturally competent, trusting of my instincts, and be a more empathetic social worker. She's fantastic!
Sharon	Sanders		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	I have had Ms. Sanders for over a year in my graduate social work program. She continually found different ways of teaching through site visits, videos, presenters, games, role play, etc. She is the most knowledgeable social worker I know. I would recommend anyone to take her for future classes. She is sincerely devoted to her students and the social work career.
Karla	Washington		Raymond A. Kent School of Social Work	Dr. Washington is a very gifted teacher who makes every class entertaining and educational. She can turn every inane student comment into a learning opportunity. I never missed class!
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Pauletta "Gay"	Baughman	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Baughman, you are the best instructor a first-year dental student could ever wish for, and your positive attitude prevents anyone from having a bad day.
Pauletta "Gay"	Baughman	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Baughman is very encouraging. I love that our success is her motivation!
Pauletta "Gay"	Baughman	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. B is a very thoughtful professor who cares about the students' learning experience and is always prepared.
James "Paul"	Boyd	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Boyd is a wonderful role model for all of us.
James "Paul"	Boyd	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Great instructor.
James "Paul"	Boyd	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Boyd should give lessons to other faculty on how to be a better faculty member.
Barry	Ceridan	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Great teacher and clinician. He is an invaluable asset to the School of Dentistry.
Gary	Crim	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	He's awesome!
Joseph	Haake	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	He is a phenomenal instructor and always helps us learn while also keeping a good perspective on life. Every day he finds a way to make us all laugh.
Michael	Metz	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Metz is one of the most amazing instructors in the Dental School. His ability to teach students without making them feel stupid about their mistakes is commendable. He does not hesitate to sit down and spend time with students to ensure that they understand the procedures being done and the reason behind some of the confusing things we do. He's extremely knowledgeable and best of all, he's very approachable.
Ryan	Noble	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Has been a wonderful educator in clinical and pre-clinical experiences!
Ryan	Noble	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Noble is always a pleasure to work with and has helped me to become a better clinician.
William	Sanders	Diagnostic Sciences, Prosthodontics and Restorative Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Sanders is an outstanding educator, role model, and dentist. All professors should strive for his dedication and commitment to the field of dentistry.
Eric	Bednar	Orthodontic, Pediatric, and Geriatric Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Great instructor.
Eric	Bednar	Orthodontic, Pediatric, and Geriatric Dentistry	School of Dentistry	He has been a great asset to the program and an exceptional instructor. We are very fortunate to have him with us. He takes the time to insure our understanding of the subject matter is comprehensive.
Eric	Bednar	Orthodontic, Pediatric, and Geriatric Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Dr. Bednar has shown a genuine passion and aptitude for teaching as evidenced by extensive preparation for lectures.
Eric	Bednar	Orthodontic, Pediatric, and Geriatric Dentistry	School of Dentistry	Biggest asset to our program!
Susan	Collier	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Ms. Collier is always there for us. She is the mother hen of the senior hygiene class. She has an extremely busy schedule but is always more than willing to do what she can to make time for us and help with any problems we may have. She's helped me a lot throughout this program, whether it be with an actual issue or just to provide support. She's greatly appreciated!
Susan	Collier	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	She is an impressionable teacher!
Lewis	Dowden	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	My favorite attending of all!
Carmine	Esposito	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Dr. Esposito is one of few bright spots at ULSD. He makes learning fun and goes above and beyond to make life easier for us, which is a stark contrast to the many instructors who intentionally make things nearly impossible.
Carmine	Esposito	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Works well with the students, gives helpful feedback on projects, and makes lectures fun.
Susan	Grammer	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	She is always very helpful and nice!
Susan	Grammer	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Susan Grammer truly cares about each and every one of her students. She takes time outside of school hours to make sure everyone understands the material.
Henry	Greenwell	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Great attending.
Margaret	Hill	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Dr. Hill is wonderful.
Reid	Nelson	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Great attending.
Ann	Windchy	Periodontics, Endodontics, & Dental Hygiene	School of Dentistry	Great professor, one of the most effective teachers in all of the dental school.
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Jennifer	Brueckner	Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology	School of Medicine	She did an amazing job and was very instrumental in my learning head and neck anatomy.
Jennifer	Brueckner	Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology	School of Medicine	She rocks!
Nicole	Herring	Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology	School of Medicine	I am a first-year medical student, and Dr. Herring has made learning gross anatomy fun and interesting. She contributes time outside of class to assist the rest of my class in understanding a moderately difficult subject. While the entire Gross Anatomy faculty is phenomenal, I wanted to make sure that I mentioned that in my opinion Dr. Herring was most deserving of the nomination.
Raymond	Ho	Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology	School of Medicine	Dr. Ho provides lectures and guidance in his lab sections that balance a mastery of his subject area, a tasteful and controlled use of humor, and a solid dose of his personality--which is an asset both to his work and the university community as a whole. He is very approachable without being permissive or loose. He is very demanding of us while being neither unreasonable in his expectations nor unclear in his presentation of difficult material. He makes eye contact, smiles, and knows our names in the hallway as we pass to and from our classes. He is the first professor we as dental students have, and he is an incredible ambassador for the University to us as new professional students. Ask any dental student who has taken their Gross Anatomy or Head & Neck Anatomy with him, and he is by far the most popular teacher, even while teaching two of the more challenging courses we take in our program. He is course director for a course taught by numerous faculty as well, and Dr. Ho maintains a great tone/mood with his colleagues as well. They all seem to enjoy not only their work but also each other (and especially us!). I think his leadership helps tremendously in setting that tone.
Raymond	Ho	Anatomical Sciences and Neurobiology	School of Medicine	Best professor I've ever had, by far.
Richard	Feldhoff	Biochemistry and Molecular Biology	School of Medicine	Outstanding teacher, prepares us well for dental boards.
William	Ehringer	Physiology and Biophysics	School of Medicine	Dr. Ehringer not only taught me the difficult subjects of anatomy and physiology, but made it fun. He gave examples that the class found funny and could relate to. He was also willing to stay after class and answer any questions about the material.
William	Ehringer	Physiology and Biophysics	School of Medicine	He knows his material in great detail without having to reference much.
Jeff	Falcone	Physiology and Biophysics	School of Medicine	Great lecturer and really cared about our understanding of the material.
Jeff	Falcone	Physiology and Biophysics	School of Medicine	He did his best to help me understand the material and would help me any time I needed it.
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	Tidwell	Applied Music Studies	School of Music	She is incredibly dedicated to her students. Her husband was recently hospitalized, and she managed to prepare us all for our juries while taking care of him. She is a phenomenal instructor and musician, and she deserves recognition for all of her work.
Kent	Hatteberg	Ensembles and Conducting Division	School of Music
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	One of the best graduate students ever at the University of Louisville.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	TA at Music School, Graduate.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	She is a wonderful graduate student. She is extremely helpful and is great at everything she does.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi is a wonderful conductor. She has led our choir extremely well and is highly respected by all her students and teachers. She is not only a superb conductor, but an excellent pianist, efficient alto section leader, a great vocalist, and she has accomplished all of this with English as a second language. She is a prime example of what a graduate teaching assistant should be!
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	She does so much for the choral department, and it's high time a GTA was recognized for her unpaid contributions.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	A phenomenal talent in conducting and rehearsal.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Her abilities are way beyond the average and she doesn't realize it!
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Immensely talented, gracious, and humble. It is an honor to sing with and learn from her.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	She is always willing to help when we are in need. She is also very talented, yet very humble.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi Lee is awesome.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	She is so talented and smart and makes everything easier. She works so hard and never complains or asks for any gratification. We love her so much!
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi Lee is one of the hardest working and MOST talented musicians I have ever met. She makes a huge impact in the choral department every day.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	She is one of the most talented conductors I've ever met, and she has so much more to give. I'm so glad to have met her and learn something new every time I get to work with her.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi is an amazing musician and a wonderful mentor/role model for all of us.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi is a wonderful leader. She knows how to be effective in the classroom as well as maintain the respect of those around her.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	By far one of the most skilled musicians I've ever met. A genius and a great person!! Best TA and one of the best teacher I've ever had.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi is a great choir graduate teaching assistant. She works really hard, is dedicated to music and learning, and is a great instructor. Her conducting and feedback is wonderful, and she makes us want to work harder and become a better choir.
Bomi	Lee	Ensembles and Conducting	School of Music	Bomi is superb.
Amy	Acklin	Music Education and Music Therapy	School of Music	Dr. Acklin is an unbelievable asset to the University and is always a positive influence.
Amy	Acklin	Music Education and Music Therapy	School of Music	She shows enthusiasm in class. She cares about her teaching and the students. She wants to make UofL the number one University to have the best education, especially in Music Education.
Amy	Acklin	Music Education and Music Therapy	School of Music	Dr. Acklin is always concerned with how she can make her classes better for her students. She is a wonderful mentor and cares about her students. We aren't just a number, we are unique individuals, and she takes the time to get to know each of us.
Robert	Amchin	Music Education and Music Therapy	School of Music	Always willing to help his students when asked. Pushes students to reach outside their comfort zone and grow both as educators and as people.
Gerald	Tolson	Music Education and Music Therapy	School of Music	Professor Tolson is very knowledgeable of all aspects of music education and is one of the best faculty members in the School of Music I have had over my collegiate career.
Jean	Christensen	Music History	School of Music	Professor Christensen has done so much for students by organizing the new music festival. I think she deserves recognition for all of her hard work and dedication. She is a very passionate person and it shows in all of her classes.
Michael	Ramach	Music History	School of Music	His direct and constructive criticism helped me to develop a more holistic approach to operatic performance. I feel more at ease with dramatic interpretation now than I did previously. He also was not afraid to challenge our comfort zones by putting us in dramatic situations that directly conflicted with our personalities.
Chris	Fitzgerald	Music Theory and Jazz Studies	School of Music	He makes the class fun. Students want to come to his theory class and learn. I love the jokes related to theory!
Harry	Pickens	Special Assistant to the Provost	School of Music	Professor Pickens is such a motivational man. He spoke at several events and classes that I have attended, and he has so many wonderful things to say about living life and staying motivated using your passion.
Harry	Pickens	Special Assistant to the Provost	School of Music	Professor Pickens is undoubtedly the best professor I've ever had. None of his students are unchanged for the better as a result of his class, "A Course In Thriving", and I cannot thank U of L enough for offering this course. Professor Pickens didn't teach us so much as challenge us to teach ourselves, and as a result, this course is one we will all be taking (and enjoying!) for the rest of our lives. I want everyone to know how fantastic of an educator he is so that other professors can see how to make a positive impact on their students' lives and increase their love of learning and thinking (even when it's hard!) in the process. Thanks for having this award! It always feels good to get to show appreciation :).
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Glenda	Adams		School of Nursing	She is so caring and efficient.
Deborah	Armstrong		School of Nursing	Great teacher, very fair in grading, encourages group interaction and activities!
Angela	Calloway		School of Nursing	Ms. Calloway was my clinical instructor this semester. I learned many valuable skills from her, and she didn't just teach us by the book, but taught us things we would need to know in the field. She's a great instructor, and I know many other students that share my opinion.
Lisa	Carter-Harris		School of Nursing	Ms. Carter-Harris is an excellent instructor. She is an asset to the School of Nursing. In her course, she was able to encompass everyone's specialty tracts and make the material relevant to our special interests, but maintaining the foundation of the course. I would love to take another class with her as an instructor!
Lisa	Carter-Harris		School of Nursing	I had Ms. Carter-Harris as an instructor for one of my online classes. Although I never met her in person, I felt that that she was one of the most caring, approachable, and thought-provoking instructors I have ever had. She most definitely deserves to be recognized.
Lisa	Carter-Harris		School of Nursing	Exemplary instructor.
Dedra	Hayden		School of Nursing	Dedra Hayden is very insightful and knowledgeable, however, it is her kindness that meant so much to me. Graduate school was the most challenging accomplishment I have experienced, and her encouragement was at times the only thing that kept me from giving up. I truly appreciate that Dedra cares about her students.
Carla	Hermann		School of Nursing	Dr. Hermann spent countless selfless hours with her doctoral class, helping them expand their wings and fly. The process of learning to commit innovative and valid research only comes from the close selfless mentoring process. We, her students, truly appreciate her efforts for our improvement.
Carla	Hermann		School of Nursing	Dr. Hermann is not only outstanding in her field, she exudes a passion about nursing education that is second to none. She made learning sometimes difficult material manageable and always instilled a passion and spirit into the work that let me know that I could do it. Although I know she is busy with her new position as Director of the PhD program, she always makes me feel as if she has time for a listening ear and a comforting word which is a God-send in the PhD program. Dr. Hermann is both stellar at her work and inspires me to aspire to be the best nursing scientist that I can be.
Carla	Hermann		School of Nursing	Dr. Hermann has made a concerted effort to improve the learning environment for the PhD nursing students. She is enthusiastic about teaching and makes learning dull material interesting. Thank you Dr Hermann for your commitment to the development of future scholars in the discipline of Nursing.
Carla	Hermann		School of Nursing	"The mediocre teacher tells. The good teacher explains. The superior teacher demonstrates. The great teacher inspires." --William Arthur Ward. Dr. Hermann absolutely is a GREAT teacher.
Carla	Hermann		School of Nursing	Carla genuinely wants the students to learn. She is patient and gives excellent feedback for improvement.
Barbara	Jackson		School of Nursing	She is a student advocate!
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	Excellent job in teaching graduate pharmacology!!
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	Her lecture was engaging, she spoke from experience and did not just read to us. We really learned a lot from her.
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	She is my idol.
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	Great teacher!!
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	She is a wonderful instructor. I have learned so much from her.
Sara	Kowalczyk		School of Nursing	Mrs. K was very educated and used common terms to better help us understand. She was very organized and thorough! I would love to have her as a teacher again! She is the best nursing teacher, or even teacher for that matter, that I have ever had. She made a lasting impression in my life!
Rosalie	Mainous		School of Nursing	Our evidence-based practice class lucked into having Dr. Mainous, the associate dean for graduate academic affairs at the SON. She suffered with a knee injury and pneumonia, but never lost her innately kind and joyful disposition. She taught without PowerPoint and shared invaluable lessons that are essential to a new grad nurse practitioner.
Heather	Mitchell		School of Nursing	She was the most amazing instructor I have ever had. She took out the time to learn the names of the 60 people in my class. I have never had a college professor do that. Her lectures were interesting and she was very straightforward with the material she taught. Also, her tests were not tricky, but actually covered the material we learned in class and only the important things we needed to know. I wish I could have her as a teacher the rest of my college career.
Heather	Mitchell		School of Nursing	I wish everyone could take one of her courses because words alone cannot express the way she exemplifies what the word 'teacher' truly encompasses, in all of its intricate meanings.
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	He's incredible.
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	An exemplary professor who shows genuine concern for his students and makes every effort to enhance their education!!!
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	Absolutely one of the best instructors I have ever had...bar none...and I have attended four different universities!!!!
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	Most patient, caring instructor, willing to help the student out with any problem...
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	He is a wonderful instructor, compassionate, empathetic, professional, knowledgeable, and extremely patient. I am sooo thankful for his hard work and effort into teaching me and the others. I feel like he has taught me everything I need to be a confident nurse practitioner:). He is the shining light of the nurse practitioner program!!!!
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	Dr. Ridner is the best instructor.
S. Lee	Ridner		School of Nursing	AMAZING! The best thing about the MSN program.
William	Smock		School of Nursing	Dr. Smock excelled as an instructor in forensic science.
Deborah	Thomas		School of Nursing	Instructor and mentor.
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Somnath	Datta	Bioinformatics and Biostatistics	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	He is very inspiring, and I learned a lot from his course on Advanced Inference.
Somnath	Datta	Bioinformatics and Biostatistics	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Dr. Somnath Datta is a quite strict and very nice professor. His classes are always challenging, interesting, and inspiring. He is a real educator who not only educates us in academic work, but also in personalities and characters. I am here sincerely and honored to nominate Professor Somnath Datta as my favorite educator for the fall 2010.
M. Caroline	Chan	Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Ms. Chan was new to teaching this year. It was really neat to watch her grow and find her strengths. I appreciated her openness and honesty, her flexibility, and her amazing knowledge. This is what made the class a stellar one for me and my cohort. I've learned much more about the topic than I ever thought possible.
A. Scott	LaJoie	Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Dr. LaJoie ran an amazing class on health communications. Not only did we get all of the lecture-type materials, but we spent a good portion of the time doing hands-on activities, like creating PSAs. I really liked the flexibility of the class. When the class got the idea to try their hands at a Twitter campaign for National Public Health Week, Dr. LaJoie really stepped up and helped us make that happen. So not only can our class tell you the theories behind the messages, we know how to apply it to an everyday environment.
Richard	Wilson	Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Dr. Wilson is passionate about his field and his teaching. He makes class fun and is a great asset to public health.
Richard	Wilson	Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Dr. Wilson is the most engaging instructor I have ever had. He is a talented and insightful teacher who inspires and motivates his students. He is always accessible and works closely with students not only to insure their success in his courses, but that they also succeed in their future careers in public health practice.
Richard	Wilson	Health Promotion and Behavioral Sciences	School of Public Health and Information Sciences	Dr. Wilson is very knowledgeable and engaged in the field. This comes across amazingly well in his interactive and fast-paced classes on public health. His passion for teaching is clear, and he is always available to students.
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Dwayne	Compton	Admissions	Undergraduate Affairs	One word I can say about this man is "Limitless." Many people in the office, in the community, as well as Mr. Compton's wife and kids all wonder how he does it all! He is the Assistant Director of Admissions over Diversity recruitment, where he has numerous responsibilities from directing a team of full-time employees, student workers, a student organization, to recruiting high school students all over the bluegrass state and serving as a counselor and mentor to many current students who he helped get into college. He ALWAYS helps where he can and is never too good to do the grunt work. He is an amazing boss and friend. If there were an essay to write, I would and easily could. Thank you.
Willena	Sloan-High	Admissions	Undergraduate Affairs	Ms. Sloan-High has assisted me in several unforgettable ways. When I transferred to U of L, I received ZERO help and somehow I ran into Ms. Sloan-High. She never gave me the runaround, but it was up to me stay on track!! She genuinely cared for me, a total stranger that was young and totally lost on a big campus. I thank her, she deserves all the blessings that come her way!
John	Kleber	McConnell Center	Undergraduate Affairs	Dr. Kleber has proved invaluable to this University. I count him among the greatest men of our age.

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2011-2012 Nomination Periods

The nomination periods for the fall 2010 and spring 2011 semesters are as follows:

Dates	Description
Fall 2011
November 15, 2011	The fall semester nomination period opens.
December 16, 2011	The fall semester nomination periods closes.
Spring 2012
April 15, 2012	The spring semester nomination period opens.
May 15, 2012	The spring semester nomination period closes.

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