DR . WENDY MCLALLEN
Named Distinguished Educator
EASTERN FLORIDA STATE COLLEGE Associate Professor Dr . Wendy McLallen was recently honored with the 2023 Distinguished Educator Award .
McClallen , who teaches English on the Cocoa Campus , was cited for her work inside and outside the classroom in areas such as course planning and professional development .
She was described by colleagues as a “ crucial faculty member ” who always goes “ above and beyond and personifies , in theory and practice , the values of a distinguished educator .”
Dr . Randy Fletcher , Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and Chief Learning Officer , announced the award at the Welcome Back event for faculty at the King Center for the Performing Arts .
“ Dr . McLallen ’ s dedication and skill as an educator are on display every day , without fail . Her passion for students sets an admirable example for everyone to follow ,” he said .
Nominations for the Distinguished Educator award are made by faculty , staff and currently enrolled students .
The honor includes a $ 1,500 award provided by the EFSC Foundation .
CONGRATULATIONS to EFSC Business Professor Dr . Frank Christopian who was recently honored with the college ’ s Faculty Mentoring Award .
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