Earning Honors In The Classroom And Beyond
A classroom leader lauded for her work shaping the science teachers of tomorrow, a staunch advocate for limited-English communities and a professor who uses music to heal – all from Salisbury University – were among the recipients of this year’s University System of Maryland (USM) Board of Regents’ Faculty Award for Excellence.
The USM Board of Regents has confirmed what we at SU already know:
SU President Carolyn Ringer Lepre
our faculty are among the best in Maryland. From preparing the teachers of tomorrow,
to assisting the greater community in times of crisis, this year’s SU award winners
have proven themselves not only worthy instructors for our students, but role models
which they can — and should — follow. These honors are greatly deserved.”
Dr. Jeni Davis
Excellence in Teaching
Davis, associate professor of early and elementary education, uses her expertise in curriculum development as a former elementary educator enables her to create experiences that help students make the necessary connections between SU’s Teacher Preparation Program and their clinical experiences. She also arranges for students to design elementary school science learning experiences and facilitate class discussions through which they are tasked with making sense of — and supporting — elementary students’ scientific explanations.
Dr. Corinne Pubill
Excellence in Public Service
Pubill, chair of the Modern Languages and Intercultural Studies Department, served as a resource for Delmarva’s growing Hispanic population during the COVID-19 pandemic, offering translation and interpretation services for those with limited English proficiency. On the front lines, she worked with vulnerable populations struggling with geographic, language, age, gender and socio-economic disparities, and encouraged her students to become involved in similarly impactful work.
Dr. John Wesley Wright
Excellence in Creative Activity
Wright, professor of music, uses his craft to help illuminate and untangle social issues. For example, he and his students offered a creative outlet for prisoners, joining choirs comprised of inmates in a showcase of scenes from Les Misérables. Closer to home, he has used his art form to respond to local and national incidents of racial and political intolerance, with programs showcasing spirituals, gospel music and more as a reflection on history and modern challenges.