RSC Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty
Rio Salado College has a large cohort of dedicated, excellent adjunct faculty members. Each year, the faculty chairs nominate particularly outstanding adjunct faculty for recognition in the categories of assessment of student learning, and contributions to teaching and learning. They are then honored at a special event hosted by the college president, faculty leadership, and senior administrators and at the annual fall All-Faculty Meeting.
View the Recognition Requirements for Teaching and Learning and Assessment of Student Learning.
Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Appreciation
Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, 2024-2025
- Christine Bailey
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Felix
- Jennifer Bergeson
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- M. Pat Bogash
Addiction Studies and Behavioral Science
Nominated by Dr. Patricia Scalzo
- Steven Brady
Partnerships
Nominated by Charleen Jacobson and Kenneth Wilk
- Patricia Camden
Adult Education
Nominated by Michael Benvin
- Kiki Carne
Dental Programs
Nominated by Dr. Monica Nenad
- Ashley Espinoza
Administration of Justice and Paralegal/Partnerships
Nominated by Laura Liuzzo
- Christy Gaona-Pacheco
ESL and Reading
Nominated by Dr. Mijolae Henley
- Pam Gautier
Library Services
Nominated by Karen Docherty
- Laura Girard
Administration of Justice and Paralegal
Nominated by Laura Liuzzo
- Kyle N. Gray
Health Sciences
Nominated by Beth Siwek
- Patricia “Dusti” Ide
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- Kevin Jagiello
Physical Sciences
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Brittany James
Communication
Nominated by Dr. Julie Cober
- Lisa Knipp
Mathematics
Nominated by Dr. Donna Tannehill
- Colleen Koblinski
English, Creative Writing, and New Media Studies
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Robert Larkin
Social Sciences
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Michael Lohmann
Accounting and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
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- Pete Manigold
STEM Initiatives
Nominated by Dr. Rick Voughn
- Miguel Martinez
Risk Management and Insurance
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
- Trevonte R. McClain
Computer Information Systems
Nominated by Dr. Michelle Traveler
- Susan Mejia
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Corey Ozan
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- April Perotti
Health Sciences
Nominated by Beth Siwek
- Mandy Pollock
Counseling and Personal Development
Nominated by Dr. Melanie Abts and Mitra Mehraban
- Ron Schuster
Applied Technology and Engineering
Nominated by Kenneth Wilk
- Amy Scott
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Jason Singer
Administration of Justice and Paralegal/Partnerships
Nominated by Laura Liuzzo and Charleen Jacobson
- Sheri Skousen
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Felix
- Katlyn Skye Taylor
Communication
Nominated by Dr. Julie Cober
- Kristen Wagner
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Kevin Willis
Mathematics
Nominated by Dr. Donna Tannehill
- Catherine Wright
Administration of Justice and Paralegal
Nominated by Laura Lizzo
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Outstanding Contributions to Assessment of Student Learning, 2024-2025
- Bethany Albert
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Fadil Haliti
Adult Education
Nominated by Michael Benvin
- Heather Hardy
Dental Programs
Nominated by Dr. Monica Nenad
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- Stephen Hayward
Psychology
Nominated by Jennifer Moore
- Alexis LaDuca
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
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Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, 2023-24
- Grace Ander
Social Sciences
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Lavona Babbitt
Physical Science
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Andrew Beamer
Corporate and Government/Utilities
Nominated by Laura Liuzzo and Susan Lawrence
- Sheila Broglia
Physical Science
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Travis Carpenter
Administration of Justice and Paralegal
Nominated by Laura Liuzzo
- Elizabeth Galbreath
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Naoko Garrison
Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Lamont Slater
- Sarita Hemnady
Counseling and Personal Development
Nominated by Dr. Melanie Abts and Mira Mehraban
- Kathleen Kahn
Business and Management
Nominated by Gina Pinch
- Diana Larowe
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
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- Derick Lehman
Public Health
Nominated by Beth Siwek
- Scott A. Mazanec
Dental Programs
Nominated by Dr. Monica Nenad
- Linda Balzic Moon
Mathematics
Nominated by Dr. Donna Tannehill
- Enobong Noren
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- Lindsay A. M. Olivarez, Esq.
Business and Management
Nominated by Gina Pinch
- Linda Parker
Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Lamont Slater
- Steven Pinch
Computer Technology
Nominated by Dr. Michelle Traveler
- Cori Renshaw
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- Polly Sapakie
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
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Outstanding Contributions to Assessment of Student Learning, 2023-24
- Ivonne Kroman
Social Sciences
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Lisa Leifer
Educator Preparation Program
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
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- R. Scott Reed
Psychology
Nominated by Jennifer Moore
- Susan Vierheller
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
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Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, 2022-23
- Avondale Team
Computer Technology
Nominated by Dr. Michelle Traveler
- Chris Behmyer
Accounting and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
- Jonny Cheney
Corporate and Government/Utilities
Nominated by Dr. Rick Vaughn and Susan Lawrence
- Joshua Chumley
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Jon Cope
Social Sciences
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Kameela Craig
Counseling and Career Services
Nominated by Dr. Melanie Abts and Mitra Mehraban
- Shelley DeMark, RDH, CDIPC
Dental Programs
Nominated by Dr. Monica Nenad
- Aaron Durham
Business and Management
Nominated by Gina Pinch
- Erica Encinas
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Félix
- Mark Jay Freedman
Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Lamont Slater
- Cindy Garraway
Communication
Nominated by Dr. Julie Colber
- Jamie Gray
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Félix
- Michael Steven Henley
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
- Dr. Jason Jones
Communication
Nominated by Dr. Julie Colber
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- Li (Lili) Kang
Library Services
Nominated by Karen Docherty and Sarah Stohr
- Jonathan Kuick
Mathematics
Nominated by John Jensen
- Tiffany Kurtz
Accounting and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
- Dr. Andrea Lopez
Reading and ESL
Nominated by Mijola Henley
- René Manning, M.Ed.
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Dr. Travis Meowes
Administration of Justice and Paralegal
Nominated by Susan Lawrence and Angela Kwan
- Dr. Robert Morris
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Larry Solomon
Addiction Studies and Behavioral Health Sciences
Nominated by Dr. Trish Hernandez
- William K. Stein, MS, MBA, PMP, ASQ SSG
STEM
Nominated by Dr. Rick Vaughn
- Angie Stratton
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Erin Strong
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- Joseph Trevino
Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Lamont Slater
- Maren Wenz, M.Ed.
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Dr. Bridgette Wilde
Biology
Nominated by Dr. Karyn Fought
- Lorraine Wolz
Physical Science
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Dr. Tasha Zander
Physical Science
Nominated by Shawn Korman
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Outstanding Contributions to Assessment of Student Learning, 2022-23
- Paula Badillo
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Félix
- Bailey Oliver Blackburn, PhD
Communication
Nominated by Dr. Julie Colber
- Alissa Christine
Accounting and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
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- Bianca Lapuste, RDH, MSDH
Dental Programs
Nominated by Dr. Monica Nenad
- Montie K. Watkins
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
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Outstanding Contributions to Teaching and Learning, 2021-22
- Maxine Anderson, MBA
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
- Adam Betts
Philosophy
Nominated by Dr. Wanda Tucker
- Kevin Bielanski
Health Sciences and Sustainability
Nominated by Dr. Wanda Tucker
- Andrea “Drea” Boles
Dental Programs
Nominated by Monica Nenad
- Darcy Kathleen Brodison
Economics
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Peggy Carlson
Mathematics
Nominated by John Jensen
- Chris Dar
College Bridge Pathways
Nominated by Dr. Nuria Sanchez
- Ellen Roy Day, L.P.C.
Addiction and Substance Use Disorder
Nominated by Dr. Kirk Bowden
- John M. Devillier
History and Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Janine Adkins
- Kiersten Dolan
Communication
Nominated by Julie Colber
- TJ Ettinger
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Pamela Genung
Business, Management, and Public Administration
Nominated by Gina Pinch
- Esther T. Golding
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Elizabeth Hagen
Biology
Nominated by Bob Semmler
- Stephen Heiser
STEM
Nominated by Dr. Rick Vaughn
- David W. Hill
Physical Sciences
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Alexia King
Information Studies
Nominated by Karen Docherty and Sarah Stohr
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- Alicia Lammie
Counseling and Personal Development
Nominated by Dr. Melanie Abts and Mitra Mehraban
- Sheri M. Lauriano
Political Science
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Patricia Mangrum
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Mark Maresca
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Félix
- Wendy Murvin
Corporate and Government Programs
Nominated by Susan Lawrence and Angela Kwan
- Mary Ann Petkus
Reading and ESL
Nominated by Mijolae Henley
- Candice Reeve
Physical Sciences
Nominated by Shawn Korman
- Patrice Savery
Health Sciences and Sustainability
Nominated by Dr. Wanda Tucker
- Karen Sejkora
Music Humanities
Nominated by Dr. Janine Adkins
- Bruce Silber
Corporate and Government Programs
Nominated by Susan Lawrence and Gina Pinch
- The Sun City Team
Computer Technology
Nominated by Dr. Kerrie Specker
- Robert Stratman
Biology
Nominated by Bob Semmler
- Adam Stroch
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Kirstin Thomas
Library Services
Nominated by Karen Docherty and Sarah Stohr
- Carol A. Thomas
English
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Shantz
- Chris and Karina Whetstine
Business, Management, and Public Administration
Nominated by Gina Pinch
- Joseph Wiltz
Religious Studies
Nominated by Dr. Wanda Tucker
- Pamela Wooden
Reading
Nominated by Mijolae Henley
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Outstanding Contributions to Assessment of Student Learning, 2021-22
- Christi Lee Atchison, CPA, MBA
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management & Insurance and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
- Amanda Bernhart
Sociology
Nominated by Tristan Marble
- Lynn Brodie
Educator Preparation Programs
Nominated by Dr. Jennifer Gresko
- Mark Campbell
Accounting, Entrepreneurship, Risk Management & Insurance and Small Business
Nominated by Dr. Lily Davidov
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- Heather A. Johnson, RDH, MEd
Dental Programs
Nominated by Monica Nenad
- Bret Keating
Psychology
Nominated by Dr. Wanda Tucker
- Michelle L. Prins
Languages
Nominated by Dr. Angela Félix
- Sally Walston
Reading and ESL
Nominated by Mijolae Henley
- Kimberly Ware
Communication
Nominated by Julie Cober
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