Nomination Information for the OATYC Teacher of the Year Awards for 2023-2024

John Fallon Early Teacher of the Year Award

Each year at the OATYC Annual Conference, the accomplishments of one early career full-time faculty member from each of the two-year institutions in the state are recognized, and one of those recognized faculty will be honored with the annual “OATYC John Fallon Early Teacher of the Year” Award. Only one institutional nomination from each campus should be submitted for consideration for the “OATYC John Fallon Early Teacher of the Year” Award.
Nominations are due on May 1st and can be submitted using this form.

Adjunct Teacher of the Year Award

Each year at the OATYC Annual Conference, the accomplishments of one adjunct faculty member from each of the two-year institutions in the state are recognized, and one of those recognized faculty will be honored with the annual “OATYC Adjunct Teacher of the Year” Award. Only one institutional nomination from each campus should be submitted for consideration for the “OATYC Adjunct Teacher of the Year” Award.
Nominations are due on May 1st and can be submitted using this form.

Full-time Teacher of the Year Award

Each year at the OATYC Annual Conference, the accomplishments of one full-time faculty member from each of the two-year institutions in the state are recognized, and one of those recognized faculty will be honored with the annual “OATYC Teacher of the Year” Award. Only one institutional nomination from each campus should be submitted for consideration for the “OATYC Teacher of the Year” Award.
Nominations are due on May 1st and can be submitted using this form.

Congratulations to the 2022 Teaching Award Winners

Full-Time Teacher of the Year 2022: Jessica McLaughlin - Cuyahoga Community College

Adjunct Teacher of the Year 2022: Jen Montag - Marion Technical College

John Fallon Early Teaching Award 2022: John Bis - Lorain County Community College

Nominees for the 2023-2024 OATYC Teacher of the Year

Thank you for nominating outstanding faculty colleagues for our 2023-2024 teaching awards. The nominees are listed below. This year's winners will be announced at the Annual Conference at Rhodes State College on October 11, 2024.

2023-2024
Full-Time Teacher

NOMINEECOLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Traci BitlerRhodes State College
Korrine M. Anderson, CST, BSAS, MHHSLorain County Community College
Susan McClendon, DNP, RNLakeland Community College
Dr. Nicole ClelandStark State College

2023-2024
Adjunct Teacher

NOMINEECOLLEGE/UNIVERSITY
Laura RoseLorain County Community College
Christina HampshireRhodes State College
Audrey MaarschalkStark State College

2023-2024
Early Teacher

NOMINEECOLLEGE / UNIVERSITY
Megan Hodgkiss MSN, RNLorain County Community College
Allisun LauthersMarion Technical College
Laurie Z. DaigleLakeland Community College
David TapleyRhodes State College