Qualities of good teachers are easy to spot. Students see them. Colleagues see them. At the Health Science Center, six faculty members received the 1994 Presidential Award for Excellence in Teaching.
Nominations come from students and faculty and staff members who identify something special.
The best thing about teaching is the students. We have a lot of fun and that's the key to encouraging students to become lifelong learners. Linda Y. Johnson, PhD Associate professor of cellular and structural biology, teaches anatomy, neuroscience and embryology to medical and dental students. She wins high marks from students for her friendly style and willingness to spend extra time to lead learners into their new professions. I see much of my job as easing students from the outside world into the medical community and helping them reach their potential in the scholarly pursuit of their professions.