CONGRATULATIONS! 2023 FACULTY AWARD RECIPIENTS

The Estelle Leavitt Award for Teaching Excellence

Dr. Jennifer Stratton, Undergraduate Program Director of Education Programs

The Estelle Leavitt Award for Teaching Excellence was established in honor of emerita faculty member Estelle Leavitt who served on our faculty for 20 years, including as chair of the education department for 12 of those years. Estelle was known for her deep commitment to students and her passion for preparing educators who bring both skill and soul to their classrooms.

One Bay Path Award

Michelle McGrath, Senior Academic Director, Psychology

The One Bay Path Award recognizes a faculty member or program director who embodies the following values in their work: a collaborative spirit that brings our community together; adaptability and resourcefulness; creates conditions that empower each Bay Path learner to achieve success; and fosters partnerships that open new pathways for learners.

The Richard J. Briotta Outstanding Research, Scholarly Activity, and Creative Works Prize

Dr. Mary Whitten, Assistant Professor, MOT Bridge Program

The Richard J. Briotta Outstanding Faculty Research, Scholarly Activity and Creative Works Prize is given to a faculty member in recognition of their extraordinary research and publication activity, as well as their contributions in fostering serious academic research within the Bay Path community.

Vana Nespor Award for Teaching Innovation at The American Women’s College

Marjorie Robinson-Bessette, Academic Director of Health and Nursing

This award is intended to recognize an academic director at The American Women’s College who is dedicated to the promotion of learner success for adult women through curricular advancement with the integration or development of digitally enhanced, data-driven, innovative, or cost-effective learning experiences in our accelerated undergraduate model.

Distinguished Teaching Award / Traditional Undergraduate Program

Victoria-Ann Rodriguez, Adjunct Faculty, Law

Distinguished Teaching Award / The American Women’s College

Dr. Adriane Mayda, Senior Lead Faculty, Psychology

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Management & Technology

Dr. William Hettinger, Adjunct Faculty, One Day

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Education, Psychology & Humanities

Lorie Banks, Adjunct Faculty, Special Education

Distinguished Teaching Award / School of Health & Natural Sciences

Suzanne Gile, Interim Assistant Clinical Coordinator and Advisor