The Educator of the Year award is presented to a faculty or staff member who not only emulates Drury's high standards of excellence in teaching and/or advising, but also exemplifies a significant and long-standing contribution to the academic advancement of evening college students.

Recipients of the Educator of the Year award are selected each year in April. To nominate an educator for the award, please submit the Nomination Form.

Recipients to-date are:

G. Jane Lindsey, M. S. - 2009

Martha Cummings, Ph.D. - 2008

Leah Blakey, Ph.D. - 2007

Michael Bryan, M.S - 2006

Myra Miller, M.Ed. - 2005

James Sly, M.A. - 2004

Gary Rader, Ph.D. - 2003

James Markusic, Ph.D. - 2002

T. Kevin Henderson, M.A. - 2001

Tyra "Ty" Pierce, M.A. - 2000

Tessa Sharp, M.A. - 1999

Ilga Visa - 1998

Marsha K. Hughes - 1997

* - 1996

Dr. Wanda Gray - 1995

Ilga Visa - 1994

George Puhrmann, III - 1993

Daniel Beach, Ed.D. - 1992

Tim Casey, M.S. - 1991

Midge McGee - 1990

Annette Avery - 1989

Faculty Years of Service Award - 1988

Dr. Howard Himmelreich - 1987

Lois Wimberly - 1986

This award is presented each year at the CGCS Spring Graduation Banquet. Contact the Continuing Studies Student Senate to nominate your favorite faculty or staff member.