· Joseph Morin, Associate Professor, Special Education, was this year's recipient of the Jeff Oliphant Blugold Spirit Award. This award is presented each year to a student, faculty, or staff member in COEHS who clearly exemplifies the vision and mission of the university, COEHS, and department; works successfully with others; maintains high standards; and provides leadership. A colleague refers to Dr. Morin as a "quiet force," an individual who is very thorough and thoughtful who works in a highly collaborative manner. Dr. Morin models leadership and is deeply committed to his students and the profession.
Robert Reid, Senior Lecturer, Foundations of Education, received the Ron Satz Teacher/Scholar Award. The award is designed to recognize a faculty member known for excellence in both teaching and scholarly activity. While Mr. Reid holds a teaching position, he does much more than teach! He has a regular spot on public radio about children’s literature, he has written numerous books and created library programs, and is an invited speaker and workshop presenter throughout the country. Students talk about Professor Reid’s enthusiasm, experience, knowledge, and passion for books.
Mickey Kolis, Associate Professor, Education Studies, was awarded the 2009 university Excellence in Teaching Award, an award selected by university alumni. Dr. Kolis consistently receives excellent ratings of his teaching skills by undergraduate and graduate students, has worked to revise undergraduate course work and to design graduate course work, and is active (currently president) in the Northcentral Association for Science Teacher Educators. Dr. Kolis joined the faculty of UW-Eau Claire in 2002.
Tracy Yengo, Lecturer, Kinesiology, was this year's recipient of Wisconsin Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance's Teaching Honor Award. The award is given to recognize: outstanding teaching in physical education, serving as a model for healthy living, participating in profiessional development activities, and providing leadership within the field.
