A pronounced background in acute care, and medical and surgical initiatives allows Ms. Hodge to adeptly teach curriculum, ranging from associate to bachelor degree programs, accelerated track, fundamental critical care, and health assessment. She is also the Bachelor of Science in Nursing coordinator. Ms. Hodge has garnered a reputation of distinction and prominence for her expertise and commitment to quality, earning the Governor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2002, the Elaine Crabtree Excellence in Teaching Award through Cox College in 2010, and Nurse Educator of the Year honors in a Salute to Nurses in 2012. She attributes her success to the support of colleagues and family.