麻豆视频 (HCU) alumna Dr. Nay Chevalier has been named a recipient of the 2024 B.E.S.T. ( Award. The award celebrates Christian educators who are living out their faith daily among their students.
Candidates for the award must be a teacher or administrator in a Texas public school system; a graduate of one of nine Texas Baptist universities; and a member of a Baptist church supportive of the Texas Baptists.
Chevalier, a 7th聽grade science teacher at Forest Brook Middle School, one of nine educators to be recognized, earned a doctorate in聽Educational Leadership in Mental Health and Human Services聽from HCU鈥檚 College of Education and Behavioral Sciences (COEBS) in 2023.
“I am deeply honored to receive this award. Teaching is a profoundly fulfilling profession, offering the chance to impact countless students and the broader community. I take great pleasure in guiding students as they uncover the joy of learning, broaden their knowledge, explore new interests, connect with the world, and achieve both their academic and personal goals,鈥� said Dr. Nay Chevalier.
Dr. Katie Alaniz,聽Associate Dean,聽College of Education and Behavioral Sciences Online and聽Director of the Center for Learning Innovations and Teaching Excellence (C-LITE), commended Dr. Chevalier for a 鈥渨ell-deserved honor.鈥�
鈥淚 want to wholeheartedly congratulate you on being named a聽! We could not be more thrilled for you, and we are tremendously聽grateful for the countless ways in which you represent the Lord and our HCU community with excellence,鈥� said Dr. Alaniz.
Dr. Chevalier was presented with the B.E.S.T Award at the Dr. Dawn K. Wilson Teaching, Learning, and Research Symposium and Luncheon honoring The Guild on Oct. 12.聽 The symposium, a special celebration of teaching, learning and research, was developed by former HCU Professor Dr. Dawn Wilson, who impacted countless lives through her passion for education, her heart for service and her devotion to mentorship.
For more information on the B.E.S.T. Awards, visit the聽听飞别产蝉颈迟别.
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