The 2025 NISOD Excellence Award recipients for Wharton County Junior College include, from left, Derek de la Pena (Social & Behavioral Sciences), Santiago Lopez (Communications & Fine Arts), Lauren Green (Math & Physical Sciences), Stacie Ringleb-Krutilek (Life Sciences) and Kirk Cowell (Communications & Fine Arts). Not pictured are Kayla Drabek (Allied Health), Philip Hamlin (Vocational Science) and Celine Siewert (Technology & Business).
WHARTON, TEXAS – Eight Wharton County Junior College instructors have been recognized for their dedication and commitment to their particular fields of study by the National Institute of Staff and Organizational Development (NISOD).
Representing WCJC, the 2025 NISOD Excellence Award recipients include: Kirk Cowell (Communications & Fine Arts), Derek de la Pena (Social & Behavioral Sciences), Kayla Drabek (Allied Health), Lauren Green (Math & Physical Sciences), Philip Hamlin (Vocational Science), Santiago Lopez (Communications & Fine Arts), Stacie Ringleb-Krutilek (Life Sciences) and Celine Siewert (Technology & Business).
Recipients will be recognized during NISOD’s annual International Conference on Teaching and Leadership Excellence, scheduled for May 24-27 in Austin. NISOD’s Excellence Awards recognize faculty each year who have demonstrated an outstanding commitment and contribution to their students and colleagues. NISOD is a membership organization committed to promoting and celebrating excellence in teaching, learning and leadership at community and technical colleges. For more information, visit: www.nisod.org
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