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Huntley Chosen Most Outstanding Faculty
Member at NACC
Dr. Daphne Huntley, English Instructor at Northeast Alabama
Community College, has been chosen as the Dr. Charles M. Pendley
Founders’ Chair Most Outstanding Faculty Member for 2007-08. Dr.
Huntley is in her eleventh year as full-time English Instructor
and coaches the college’s Quiz Team. She holds a bachelor’s
degree and master’s degree from Auburn University and a juris
doctorate from The University of Akron. A resident of
Scottsboro, Dr. Huntley has two daughters, Allison and Meredith.
The announcement was made recently at the college by Joyce
Kennamer, member of the Founders’ Chair Committee, who stated,
"This year’s recipient has given ten plus years of service to
Northeast as an English Instructor and meets all the criteria
outlined by the committee. She is an outstanding teacher and
leader. It is my pleasure to announce Dr. Daphne Huntley as the
Outstanding Faculty Member for 2007-2008."
Upon receiving the award, Dr. Huntley expressed appreciation to
the committee and said, “I am honored to be named among the
college’s outstanding faculty members, for this faculty is
wholly committed to student achievement and excellence. I accept
this award not as an assessment of what I am, but of what I
aspire to be.”
As recipient of the award, Dr. Huntley also receives a cash
stipend, is featured in the NACC yearbook, is recognized at
graduation, and has her name placed on a plaque displayed at the
College.
“Teaching is the heart of what we do at Northeast as an
educational institution. Dr. Daphne Huntley is a perfect
representative of the outstanding Instructors that we have at
Northeast,” stated NACC President, Dr. David Campbell. “Dr.
Huntley is an exceptional and talented Instructor who is admired
and respected by students and her colleagues alike. She has rare
and unique abilities as an Instructor and she is so great at
communicating with students. Additionally, Dr. Huntley helps the
college in any way she can, whether it’s chairing job search
committees or establishing and sponsoring our Mustang Quiz Bowl
Team. We are very proud of Dr. Huntley and her recognition with
this award.”
On behalf of the Dr. Charles M. Pendley
Founders’ Chair Committee, Joyce Kennamer observed, "During the
year, we have the opportunity to learn more about faculty
members, their qualifications, contributions, and accomplished
endeavors that make Northeast Alabama Community College the most
outstanding college in this area." She added, "Thanks to Dr.
David Campbell and his assistant Pat Wildman, Dr. Joe Burke and
his assistant Angie Stewart, for their help and support in this
program. A special thanks to the SGA President, Matthew Hubbard,
for his help and hard work in this effort. Matthew, we wish you
well in your future challenges."
The committee is composed of community members who volunteer
their time annually to study nominations, which are submitted by
students and employees of the college. After the SGA collects
the letters of nomination, the committee meets to determine the
most outstanding faculty member of the year. Lora Mae Davis
chairs the Dr. Charles M. Pendley Founders’ Chair Committee, and
members include Joyce Kennamer, Pat Freeman, and Kathy Cook.
Pictured (L-R) are Dr. Joe Burke, Vice
President/Dean of Instruction; Pat Freeman, Committee Member;
Dr. Daphne Huntley, Award Recipient; Joyce Kennamer, Committee
Member; Lora Mae Davis, Chair of the Committee; Kathy Cook,
Committee Member; and Dr. David Campbell, NACC President.
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