The Alex G. and Faye Spanos Distinguished Teaching Award is given annually to an outstanding UNLV instructor. To be eligible, faculty members must have won a college teaching award, so this award is given to one of the best of the best. Winners of department and college teaching awards are invited to apply on an annual basis. The award is administered through the UNLV Faculty Center.
2023 Recipient
Jennifer Guerra, Ph.D.
Associate Professor-in-Residence
Chemistry and Biochemistry
Dr. Jennifer Guerra is an Associate Professor-in-Residence in the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry in the College of Sciences. At the core of Dr. Guerra's goals for student learning is her passion for chemistry and making it relatable and accessible to all students. Jennifer's teaching methodologies are driven by her desire to enhance student learning through various iterations of online homework assessments for her students in real time, to in-class protocols with iClickers and TopHat to provide her with instant feedback from her students. With hybrid learning, Dr. Guerra created an effective approach to remote learning that keeps her students engaged and connected.
Dr. Guerra has graciously agreed to share her application packet to anyone who wishes to apply for the Spanos Teaching Award. Please contact the Faculty Center to obtain a copy.
Past Recipients
| Year | Recipient | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Chad L. Cross, Ph.D. | Public Health |
| 2021 | Joanna Kepka | Honors College |
| 2020 | Gabriel Judkins | Department of Geoscience |
| 2019 | Daniel Siciliano | Department of Accounting |