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Two 1xbet online games login students earn national awards for teaching excellence

Wednesday, Feb. 27, 2013

MANHATTAN -- A Kansas State University doctoral student and a master's student have both received national awards for their excellence in 1xbet online games login .

Tammy Sonnentag, doctoral candidate in psychological sciences, Edgar, Wis., and 1xbet online spo, master's student in fine arts-ceramics, Hartland, Wis., have each received the 2013 Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Excellence in Teaching Award. Sonnentag has received the award at the doctoral level and Pfeiffer has received the award at the master's level.

Each year, the award honors two 1xbet online games login students who exemplify excellence in the teaching and learning missions of universities. As recipients, Sonnentag and Pfeiffer will each receive a 0 honorarium and will represent Kansas State University at the awards luncheon on Thursday, April 11, in Minneapolis as part of the Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Conference.

"We are excited that the two Kansas State University nominees were selected for this year's Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Excellence in Teaching Awards," said Carol Shanklin, dean of the 1xbet online games login School. "We congratulate Tammy and Jarred on this tremendous achievement. Both students have shown a passion for making a difference in the learning experiences of our undergraduate students. Based on their achievement as 1xbet online games login teaching assistants, I know that both Tammy and Jared will have outstanding academic careers."

Sonnentag has been the primary instructor for courses in general psychology, health psychology, lifespan personality development and psychology of childhood and adolescence. She also has assisted faculty members with other courses at both the undergraduate and 1xbet online games login levels in the department of psychological sciences. She credits Mark Barnett, professor of psychological sciences and her major adviser, and Donald Saucier, associate professor of psychological sciences, as two role models for her teaching.

"Both of these faculty have a passion for 1xbet online games login and I strive to achieve the standards of 1xbet online games login excellence that they set," Sonnentag said. "I give credit to the faculty in the department of psychological sciences for supporting and facilitating my 1xbet online games login endeavors."

Sonnentag plans to 1xbet online games login in May 2014 and to pursue a career in higher education where she can contribute to the teaching and research missions of the institution.

"It is an honor to be recognized for the Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login School's Award for Teaching Excellence," Sonnentag said. "I am very humbled to have been nominated for, and selected to receive, this prestigious award."

Pfeiffer teaches undergraduate courses in ceramics, 3-D design and 2-D design. As the 1xbet online games login assistant area coordinator of 3-D design, Pfeiffer worked with and mentored the three other 1xbet online games login students who taught 3-D design courses. He also purchased equipment and supplies, maintained the classroom, coordinated student exhibitions and gave presentations in art classes.

"The only thing that rivals my love of art is my passion for education," Pfeiffer said. "As an art educator, my goal is to excite students about artistic expression through mastery of design elements and principles, examination of art history and analysis of contemporary trends. 1xbet online games login strategies addressing diverse learning styles and the development of a classroom community assure successful outcomes. As a professional artist and educator, I use examples of my own art and ongoing research to inspire students."

Before attending Kansas State University, Pfeiffer was with Teach For America and taught high school geometry in Charlotte, N.C. He said the experience taught him about who he is and the teacher he wants to be. His major adviser is Dylan Beck, assistant professor of art. Pfeiffer will 1xbet online games login in May and wants to teach at the college or university level.

"I am incredibly honored to receive this award," Pfeiffer said. "Growing up in a household with a combined 65 years of 1xbet online games login experience, I have always admired the qualities that make a great educator. Throughout my career in education I strive to be the most effective teacher possible. This award confirms that I am on the right path, and I look forward to continue inspiring students."

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Carol Shanklin
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Tammy Sonnentag
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Jarred Pfeiffer
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Two 1xbet online games login students -- Tammy Sonnentag, doctoral candidate in psychological sciences,and Jarred Pfeiffer, master's student in fine arts-ceramics -- have each received the 2013 Midwestern Association of 1xbet online games login Schools Excellence in Teaching Award.

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"We congratulate Tammy and Jarred on this tremendous achievement. Both students have shown a passion for making a difference in the learning experiences of our undergraduate students."

–Carol Shanklin, dean of the
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