News & Events
May 29, 2008
Cascadia Community College Faculty Honored for Excellence
Bothell, WA -
Cascadia Community College has honored two outstanding faculty members with the
annual Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Service award. The recipients for
2008 are Melissa Estelle and Jared Leising. As part of the honor, each will
receive an award of $1,000 for professional development or to support a Cascadia
program.
Melissa Estelle teaches a wide range of classes, including
College Strategies, Anthropology, and Communications. However, her role at
Cascadia goes well beyond the classroom. She is actively involved in connecting
students to unique learning opportunities, including internships and
volunteerism. Mentoring new
associate faculty members is also one of her strengths, helping them perfect
their abilities as instructors.
“Melissa’s dedication to improving the college experience
for students is evidenced in the innovative ideas she brings to the classroom,”
said Cascadia faculty member Tori Saneda. “She is also a great colleague in that
she is an active participant in faculty governance and always willing to sit
down for a discussion on better assessment in the classroom.”
Jared Leising has taught English, poetry, and creative
writing at Cascadia since he joined the college in 2000. He is an advisor to
Cascadia’s Creative Arts Club which publishes
Yours Truly, an annual publication
which features the best in writing, art, and photography from the Cascadia
Community. Mr. Leising is also the president of the Washington Community and
Technical College Humanities Association.
“Jared Leising is a poet,” reflects colleague Dr. Todd
Lundberg. “He does not so much teach students as write with writers. He believes
that every student has something to say, and he has a knack for sharing
strategies and hosting communities that provide each student an opportunity to
say her piece and say it well.”
The Excellence in Teaching, Learning, and Service award was
initiated in 2005 to honor and encourage faculty who make exceptional
contributions to Cascadia’s innovative, collaborative and caring culture.
Faculty members may be nominated by anyone who is a member of the Cascadia
community.
For more information contact:
Eric Ballas, Communications Coordinator
425.352.8256
eballas@cascadia.edu
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