Dr. Mariche Bayonas has received the Mary Settle Sharp Award for Teaching Excellence. This award recognizes outstanding success in motivating students to learn by making material attractive, challenging, and fun. Dr. Bayonas focuses on relevance as a tool that assists students in meeting needs. She likewise fosters the idea of an instructor as an active resource rather than the one in possession of knowledge. Dr. Bayonas sets the bar high regarding academic standards and mentoring, and she has demonstrated leadership within the university environment and beyond. Congratulations, Dr. Bayonas!
