Biology instructor Dr. Alexis Grinde, has been named Pine
Technical and Community College’s Outstanding Educator based on nominations by
students, faculty peers, and staff members. Grinde is one of 30 across the
state to have earned the title – the others having earned the nomination from
their respective MnSCU institutions. Grinde, with other MnSCU nominees, was
recognized in a statewide ceremony in April.
The Outstanding Educator designation recognizes the
exceptional commitment that each of the nominees have demonstrated in teaching,
in their continuous professional development and in their service to students,
the college, profession and the MnSCU system.
Grinde was honored to be nominated by her peers and
students. "Biology is an intimidating subject for the majority of
students," Grinde said. "It is truly humbling to be nominated as an
outstanding educator by past and present students; it shows me that my approach
to teaching biology is helping students be successful in reaching their
educational goals."
Grinde teaches a variety of biology classes at Pine
including Health and Disease in the Human Body, Microbiology, Human Anatomy and
Physiology and Nutrition and Wellness. In her nomination, Grinde was named a
trailblazer when it comes to classroom innovations, because she embraces varied
and effective teaching strategies that cater to students' different learning
styles. Her nomination also noted her expertise in successfully engaging
students makes her an invaluable resource to them and her campus
colleagues.
“Alexis is so deserving of this award,” said Joan
Bloemendaal-Gruett, chief academic officer at Pine. “She strives for excellence
both in and outside of the classroom. Her commitment to her students and to her
field is commendable.”
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