Faculty Members Recognized for Teaching Excellence

by | Mar 30, 2026 | Around the ‘Bein.

Mary B. Thomas Award Honorees 2022

L to R: Alex Fotis, Michele Acker, Laine Schrewe, Provost Wendy Sherman Heckler, and Paul Eisenstein.

On Nov. 21, 2025, Otterbein honored outstanding teachers for their impact on their students, colleagues, and the University.

This year’s award winners are:

This year’s award winners are:

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

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