Kirsten Barnstorf-DeBord
Department of World Languages and Cultures

Kirsten has a bachelor's degree in secondary education with teaching majors in French and foreign language instruction, and a master of arts degree in teaching. As a multilingual speaker, one of her goals is to pass on her passion for world languages and cultures and prepare students to live and work in a globalized world. It is substantial to her to provide all students with ample opportunities to learn, whether they are highly advanced or struggling academically or emotionally. She genuinely tries to engage them by using creative learning activities and new technologies. Many students have told her that this is why they enjoy her classes. Kirsten also encourages students to be life-long learners.

Kirsten has graciously agreed to share her application awards packet with those who plan to apply for the PTI award. Please contact facultycenter@unlv.edu.

Jamie Huston
Department of English

Jamie teaches English 101 and English 102, required undergraduate writing courses. He spends the majority of his class time practicing skills from critical thinking about texts to revising writing with purpose. He wants his students to know the how and why those skills are important for the variety of ways life may lead them. Mr. Huston’s students are a community of learners, and he is personally and passionately invested in them. His leadership style is to adapt to the needs of his students, whether it is taking the time for one-on-one conversations, in and out of class, or whatever it takes to reach his students where they are. The best evidence of his teaching effectiveness is the writing his students produce, their vibrant expression of ideas, and the iterations leading to their final project.

Jamie has graciously agreed to share his award application with those who plan to apply for the PTI award. Please contact facultycenter@unlv.edu.

Ian Seidenberg
College of Hospitality

Ian is an industry professional and veteran whose goal for teaching is to educate and prepare students for real life event management, producing and planning.  He has seen exactly what it takes to succeed in the event management field and provides his students with the necessary tools to be ready for the challenges within the hospitality industry when they leave his classroom.  

Ian has graciously agreed to share his application packet with anyone who plans to apply for the award. Please contact facultycenter@unlv.edu.