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, 2025. 

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: Laine Schrewe, Assistant Professor, Department of Engineering 

• Teacher of the Year: Paul Eisenstein, Professor, Department of English 

• Reynolds Exemplary Teaching Award: Michele Acker, Professor, Department of Psychology 

• Excellence in Teaching (Part-time): Alex Fotis, Integrative Studies 

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