Two outstanding Kent State University at Tuscarawas teachers were recognized recently when the Tuscarawas County University Foundation announced the 2020-2021 Distinguished Teaching Award winners. Nursing lecturer, Samantha Bonaduce, MSN, RN, received the full-time teaching award, and Patrick Faller, adjunct English instructor, received the award for part-time teachers.
These awards recognize the importance placed on superior teaching and to provide encouragement for teaching achievement. Award winners possess a comprehensive knowledge of the subject matter, organize and present the subject matter effectively, stimulate thinking, develop understanding, demonstrate resourcefulness and inspire interest.
Initiated in 1979 by the Tuscarawas County University Foundation, the awards emphasize the importance placed on excellence in instruction at Kent State Tuscarawas. Students, alumni, faculty and administrators had the opportunity to nominate one full-time and one part-time faculty member for the awards. Read the full story.