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.
2025
Michelle Iskra, Faculty, Composition & Literary Studies
Jodi Oates, Faculty, American Sign Language
Christian Raymond, Faculty, Radio & Television & Film
Savannah Rugg, Department Chair, Agricultural Sciences
Ray Sandoval, Faculty, Student Development
Emi Schuster, Faculty, World Languages
Martha Soto, Faculty, Jewelry
Dawson Williams, Faculty, Architectural & Engineering CAD
2024
Dr. LaKisha Barrett, Professor, Biology
William Coode, Adjunct, History
Frank Curry, Professor, Photography
Daniel Dewberry, Adjunct, Professor, Management
Vincent Foster, Adjunct Faculty, Heating, Air Conditioning, and Refrigeration
Theodore Krause, Professor, Architectural & Engineering CAD
Joseph Martinez, Professor, Mathematics
Dr. Steven Sodders, Professor, Music
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 Studies
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
Cepparo Gustavo, Math
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
Espinosa 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