2010 Recipient:

Lisa Blackford

In nominations, students said the following about their Social Science instructor:

"She is more than a great professor -- she is a counselor, role model, organizer and friend...and the list goes on and on."

"She is one of the reasons I decided to stay at NMC for another year."

"This instructor is approachable, friendly and genuine about social work and about the students."

"She makes learning understandable and fun. We were given great learning tools that will help us in the working world to succeed in our professions."

"She was always willing to adapt the course in order to best serve the students."

"There is a line between teacher and student. She earns respect as a teacher should. You can see it in the eyes of the people she works with."