Each year, Otterbein honors outstanding teachers for their impact on their students, colleagues, and the University. This year’s awards ceremony was held Nov. 21, 2024.

Congratulations to these dynamic and dedicated full- and part-time faculty who contribute so much to the Otterbein community both in and outside the classroom:

• New Teacher of the Year: Jennifer Jackson, Associate Professor, Department of Communication 

• Teacher of the Year: Joan Esson, Professor, Department of Chemistry 

• Reynolds Exemplary Teaching Award: Susan Millsap, Professor, Department of Communication   

• Part-time Teaching Award (general education): Yvette Alexander Slate

• Part-time Teaching Award (discipline-specific): Alyssa Wachenschwanz, Department of Nursing

We thank all our faculty for the many hours they dedicate to great teaching, positive student interactions, and support of Otterbein.