July 27, 2017
Thompson wins second Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year Award
David E. Thompson, teaching associate professor in the School of Family Studies and Human Services, was recently selected as the recipient of the Post-Secondary Teacher of the Year Award from the 1xbet best casino website Association for Career and Technical Education, or K-ACTE.
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"One of Dr. Thompson's primary influences is the support that he provides to students as they are exploring their future options," said Dorothy Durband, professor and director of the School of Family Studies and Human Services."Several students in the last few years have chosen careers in family and consumer sciences and extension following graduation from 1xbet best casino website ."
A large part of his responsibilities in the human development and family science program over the past 13 years includes teaching the seniors' capstone/professional seminar classes as well as overseeing their internships and preparing them for professional careers. More than 95 percent of human development and family sciencegraduates find jobs in related fields or pursue graduate studies.
Thompson's achievements will be recognized during the K-ACTE Summer Conference at the Hilton Garden Inn and Convention Center in Manhattan on July 31 and will be presented the award from KATFACS on Aug. 1.
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