UF Center for Teaching Excellence

We're excited to congratulate Dr. Katherine Sims on receiving the Rising Star Award! 🌟
Her ongoing commitment to professional growth and teaching excellence continues to enrich student learning in family and community sciences.

Join us in congratulating Dr. Heather Young, our Rising Star Award recipient! 🌟
Her unwavering dedication and passionate support are truly motivational. Congratulations!

Join us in congratulating Dr. Bala "Saba" Rathinasabapathi, our Exemplary Online Teaching Award winner for Relationship-Rich Strategies! Dr. Saba's relationship-rich teaching strategies foster connection, engagement, and a strong sense of belonging in online learning environment. Congratulations! 🎉

We're pleased to recognize Dr. Daphne Schmid as a Rising Star Award recipient! 🌟
Her student-centered teaching and commitment to instructional growth continue to make a positive impact on learning experiences.

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We're excited to celebrate Laura Jervis with a Trailblazer Award! 🎉
Her service-driven approach and collaborative spirit play a vital role in supporting high-quality online teaching at UF. Congratulations!

Congratulations to Dr. Elizabeth Gadsby on receiving Exemplary Online Teaching Award for Quality of Course Materials! 🎉
Her commitment to creating high-quality online course materials supports student understanding in complex scientific content. We celebrate this achievement!

Congratulations to Dr. Larisa Olesova on receiving the Rising Star Award! 🌟
Her continued dedication to teaching excellence and reflective practice supports meaningful learning across educational contexts.

Congratulations to our next Trailblazer Award recipient, Chris Sharp! 🎉
Recognized for creativity and innovation, his work strengthens online course design and enhances meaningful learning experiences. We celebrate this achievement!

We're pleased to congratulate Dr. Feihong Wang on earning the Exemplary Online Teaching Award! 🎉
Recognized for instructional innovation, Dr. Wang's online teaching designs engage students through thoughtful and research-informed learning experiences. Congratulations!

We're excited to celebrate Kristen V. Hardy, as a Rising Star Award recipient! 🌟
Her engagement in professional development and commitment to high-impact teaching continue to strengthen legal education at UF.