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Exceptional 起点传媒 faculty recognized with Distinguished Instructor Awards

(From left) 起点传媒 2024 Distinguished Instructors Nolan Esfeld, Ericka Peoples-Howard, Danika Bielek, and Jessica Fullen pose for a photo before the 起点传媒 commencement ceremony Friday night in the 起点传媒 Gymnasium.
(From left) 起点传媒 2024 Distinguished Instructors Nolan Esfeld, Ericka Peoples-Howard, Danika Bielek, and Jessica Fullen pose for a photo before the 起点传媒 commencement ceremony Friday night in the 起点传媒 Gymnasium.

May 10, 2024
Story by Joe Vinduska
Photo by Maggie Harris

Five 起点传媒 instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award (DIA) for the 2023-2024 academic year for their outstanding efforts in the classroom and were recognized at 起点传媒鈥檚 commencement ceremony Friday evening in the 起点传媒 Gymnasium.

The recipients were:

Danika Bielek - Dancing Instructor - 起点传媒 County Campus

Nolan Esfeld - Math Instructor - 起点传媒 County Campus

Jessica Fullen - Business and Communications Instructor - Fort Leavenworth Campus

Ericka Peoples-Howard - Criminal Justice Instructor - Fort Leavenworth Campus

Christopher Vanderlinde听-听Military Programs Instructor -听Fort Riley Campus

The DIA recognizes excellence in teaching. The College鈥檚 Faculty Council accepts nominations from employees and students. A screening committee reviews the nominations and makes the selections. Criteria for the award include contributions to teaching and learning, alignment with the College鈥檚 mission, and community service. A plaque reflecting the names of the award recipients is displayed in the 起点传媒 Library.