Past NISOD Winners
The National Institute for Organizational Development (NISOD) Excellence Award program was established to support individual colleges’ recognition and celebration of their finest instructors. At its annual conference, NISOD recognizes more than 1,000 Excellence Awards recipients by formally presenting them with an excellence medallion and an awards booklet that recognizes and showcases their achievements. Every year, selected ACC faculty and staff receive recognition and are awarded the NISOD Excellence Award.
2023
Colin Shanafelt
Professor, English
Oralia Guerra
Professor, Mathematics
Pehr Smith
Professor, Art
Scott Goyette
Professor, Management
Ben Bernhard
Professor, Biology
Kissaou Tchedre
Professor, Biotechnology
Tony Vance
Professor, Mathematics
Chris Berni
Professor, English
2022
Andrew Dennis Bassford
Professor, Philosophy
Christopher John Morgan
Professor, English
Thomas Edward Derr
Professor, English
Fred Lover
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Gustavo Emilio Cepparo
Professor, Mathematics
Pejmon Afshar
Professor, Biology
Rebel L. Sanders
Professor, Biology
Dr. Rachel Barrera
Instructional Designer, Faculty Communications
Dr. Eduardo L. Garcia
Professor, General Studies
Scott Gibby
Professor, Foreign Languages
Benny Ligues
Assistant, Student Affairs
2021
Natalie Andreas
Adjunct Assistant Professor, Business, Government, and Technical Communications
Sharon Goh
Adjunct Associate Professor, Student Development & ESOL
Barbara Lane
Adjunct Associate Professor, History
Christopher Morgan
Adjunct Assistant Professor, English
Dr. Nabeel Khan
Professor, Computer Information Technology
Kimberly McDougall
Associate Professor, Dental Hygiene
Dr. Jack O’Grady
Professor, Biology
Jason Vidrine
Associate Professor, Communication Studie
2020
Omar Alaryan
Hospitality, Management & Event Planning & Tourism
Dr. Jeff Bechtold
Physics
Jill Bosché
English
Charlotte Gullick
Creative Writing
Mary Havens
Library Services
Dr. Lillian Huerta
Humanities
Susan Meigs
Instructional Associate, Learning Labs
Dr. David Sanchez
Biology
2019
Steven Turner
American Sign Language
Brenda Chinnery
Biology
Anne Fletcher
Student Development
Luz Arroyo
HR Records Coordinator
Misty Rasmussen
Accreditation Director
Bernadeta Kaminska
Foreign Language
Anne-Marie Thomas
English
Jeff Stringer
Communication Studies
Rosa Carrasco
Engineering Technology
Julia “Julz” Decker
Government
Felix Villarreal
Biology
2018
Cameron Addis, Professor
History
Katharine Bennett, Specialist
High School Programs Advising & Completion
Beverly Bishop, Adjunct, Professor
Allied Health Science
Michelle Costanzo, Department Chair/Associate Professor
Hospitality, Meeting & Event Planning/Tourism
Richard Griffiths, Adjunct, Professor
Psychology and Student Development
Nancy Hernandez, Senior Administrative Assistant
Computer Science & Information Technology
Diana Hernandez-Quinonez, Adjunct, Assistant Professor
Student Development
Deborah Hoag, Adjunct
Associate Professor, Government
Arun John, Associate Professor
English
Kathy Nabona, Professor
Chemistry
Rick Thompson, Professor
Human Services
2017
Villarreal Abel Luis
Mathematics
Shafir Ziv
Psychology
Anaka Rivera
Government
Martin Stephanie
Biology
Kostka Julie
Mathematics
Marie Davis April
English
Casagranda Roy
Government
Belzer Matthew
Biology
Ervin Sara
Veterinary Technology
Petrick Marc
Library
2016
Loraas Sean
Special Populations
Olla Dianne
VP Instruction
Denton-Hedrick Meredith
Geology
Friedrichsen III James E.
Physics
Hunt Glen
Government
Kato Yuko
Foreign Language
Nalty Kurt
Electronics and Applied Tech
Palmer Ann Lucinda
Developmental Reading
Wilson Sarah E.
English & Student Development
Ybarra Roberto G.
Foreign Language
2015
Bloodsworth Sue
Communications
Michura Christina
Faculty Development Manager
Champion Marcellyn
Government
Kreisle Elizabeth
Dev. Math
Mitra Shyamal
Astronomy
Rebhorn Rebecca
Biology
Bastas William J.
Welding
Kelton Kimberley
Math
Coccia Elizabeth
Psychology
Arellano Gabriel
Physics
2014
Clark Laurie
College Operations Manager
Griffith George
Grounds Supervisor
Hauck Gerald
History
Scholl Judy Computer
Information Systems
Schliesing Paul
Math
Polk Susan
Physical Therapy Assistant
Preston Luanne
English
Toler Fred
Criminal Justice
Saldana Andrew
Visual Communications
2013
Ammons Sheila
Accounting
Amorde Shawn
Chemistry
Brockmann Jill
Busness & Technical Communications
Finney Sarah
Computer Information Tech
Guerra Oralia
Developmental Math
Haley-Woodard Dawn
Management
Haywood Linda
Campus Manager (CYP)
McFarland Thom
English
Milan Jose
Physical Therapist Assistant
Patterson Merryl Missi
Psychology
Soto Pete District Police Patrol Officer
Stewart Gary
Computer Information Tech
2012
Comer Robert “Bob”
Computer Information Tech
Gerson Raymond Human Development
Legg Nina Speech
Morrison William
Electronics & Applied Tech
Moses Russell “Greg” Philosophy
Mouchayleh Dr. Terry
English
Schlender Anne-Marie
ESOL
Taylor Kim
Occupational Therapy Assistant
Webb Jim
Computer Information Tech
Welch Dr. Duana
Psychology
Yansky Brian
Dev. Writing
2011
Burke Marilyn
Dev. Reading
Carr Christie
Human Dev.
Hanson Jim
Computer Studies
Lovick Cynthia
Accounting
Lydic David English
Martino Michael
Computer Studies
Mazet Veronique
French
McCartney Lisa
Pharmacy
Potts Grant
Religion
Voss Brian
Accounting
2010
Baldwin Dick
Computer Science
Beck Jennifer
Psychology
Burleson James
Foreign Languages
Crispino Azzura
Philosophy
Cunningham Amy
Geology
Espinsoa Richard
Allied health
Goines L. Pat
History
Jacobs Norma
Accounting
Nobles Tracie
Accounting
Ore Laura
Developmental Writing
Pushkarsky Stanley
Computer Information Systems
Rainey Bill
Visual Communication
Speer Bernice
Biology
Viek Kitty
Nursing
Wittrup Russ
Speech Communications
2009
Aguilar Hector
Electronics and Advanced Technology
Bayeta Gail
Visual communication
Benton Kris
Vocational Nursing Program
Cantu Raul
ESOL
Engle Cheryl
Developmental Reading
Johnson Darla
Dance
Marbury Nathie
Human Services
Phan Dr. Giao
Education Instruction
Polnac Lennis
English
Price Stephen
Marketing
Purcell Dr. Allan
History
Rodriguez Fidel Omar
Mathematics
2008
Almasy Nina
Vocational Nursing
Beach Elva Maxine
Creative Writing
Cantu Carolyn
Occupational Therapy Asst.
Evans Gloria Marketing
Farr Sara
Visual Communication
Flemming Margaret
Biology
Johnson Deanna
Developmental Writing
Onabajo Femi
Computer Information Systems
Perez-Nichols Lisa
Government
Sutton Gloria
Student Development
Tucker Bill
Computer Information Systems
Weston Roberta
Art
Whitley-Bogard Diane
English
2007
Grangaard Dan
Psychology
Herndon John
Creative Writing
Holden Don
Electronics and Advanced Tech.
Huckaby Jamie
Computer Science
Levett Marshall H.
Human Development
Mikan Frank
Geology
Newburger Caryn
Developmental Writing
Oh Theresa
Japanese
Phelps Dr. Trish
Biology
Stringer Jeffrey
Speech
Tacheny Laura
Physics
Webb Jim
Computer Science
2006
Bass Ron
Computer Information Systems
Chipley Mary Anthropology
Elko Constance
Mathematics
Flores Jose
English
Gideon Sam
Architectural/Engineering CAD
Kahlon Amardeep
Computer Information Systems
McNeely Abigail
Psychology
Millstone Jeff
Government
Oliver Ross
Human Development
Rebhorn Marlette
History
Sweeten Michele
Accounting
Wauchop Julie
Developmental Reading
Williams Paul
Physics
2005
Gibby Scott
Foreign Languages
Knobloch Cassandra
Speech
Lostracco Joe
English
McMinn John
Foreign Languages
Molina Phylis
Real Estate
Murphy Mary
Vocational Nursing
Peters Chip
International Business
Wicker Priscilla
Visual Communication Design
Wilson Ronnie
Electronics/Semiconductor
2004
Alexander Jerry
Art
Backo-Wukasch Beata
English as a Second Language
Carroll Naomi
Health Professions Institute
Glover Peter
Real Estate
Hall Corrine
Accounting
Harris Mike
Government
Klein Eileen
Associate Degree Nursing
Kotsalis Diane
Computer Information Systems
2003
Acosta Renee
Pharmacy Technician
Corredor Mary
English as a Second Language
Croxdale Richard
Economics
Doss James
Accounting
Dungan Patty
Developmental Writing
Gardner Vonnye
Learning Labs
Hallock Daniel
Financial Mgmt/Accounting
Hilton Christopher
Engineering Design Graphics
Khosropour Shirin
Psychology
Nathan Paco
Network Security Program
Palmer Ann
Developmental Reading
Quinonez Albert
Electronics
Recek Patricia
Vocational Nursing
Schlender Anne Marie
English as a Second Language
Thompson Stacy
Developmental Writing
2002
Berni Christine
English
Bishop Karl
Management
Bustamante Jose
Dance
Carr David
Accounting
Casas Jesus
Electronics
Cronin Frank
Developmental Writing
Durish Cecile
Government
Fox Randee
Visual Communication Design
Lauchner Kathy
Associate Degree Nursing
Palacios Lisa
Foreign Language
Samford Sally
Vocational Nursing
Ziegler Deb
Sociology
2001
Beran Doug
English
Bolton Jeanell
English
Burke Marilyn
Reading
Dydak Dan
Psychology
German Bob
Writing
McCallion Gerry
Business Management
Stipp-Lawrence Virginia
Hospitality Management
Tijerina Andres
History
Voss Brian
Accounting
Lydic David
English