Had to pinch myself when I received the congratulatory email from ASU's Graduate Professional Student Association (GPSA) that I won the Teaching Excellence Award "in recognition for exemplary teaching at Arizona State University."
I applied even though I knew this year they were overwhelmed with applicants (over 215 entries!). In truth, I just really wanted to see if I was as good of a teacher that I hopped to become when I first arrived at ASU. Teaching is my passion alongside my art, and every semester I hope to make a difference in the education and lives of my students.
I have to say, this award is just as much mine as it is my students'. On the first class day, I always tell them " in this course, I expect to learn from you as you will learn from me."
Huge thank you to GPSA for reviewing my online application and attending one of my 2D Design lectures!
Click here to see all 2017-18 award winners!