Congratulations to Dr. Antonia Giannakakos, Professor, Educational Psychology.

The start of a new academic year at Western Connecticut State University brings with it a number of ceremonies and celebrations. Among them are the Entering the Gates Ceremony, which welcomes new students to campus, and the Opening Faculty Meeting, at which the university president lays out the opportunities and challenges that lie ahead. Also at the Opening Meeting is the announcement of the annual Provost’s Award for Teaching. This year, Provost Dr. Stephen Hegedus bestowed that honor upon Professor of Educational Psychology
Dr. Antonia Giannakakos.

“I believe that teaching is always a process of reflection, growth, and improvement … and I recognize that my own growth and improvement have been shaped by the incredible people I work alongside,” Giannakakos said when receiving her award. “My Ph.D. advisor, Jason Vladescu, is the reason I became a professor. He gave me opportunities to teach some of his classes while he observed and recommended me for adjunct opportunities. My colleagues Stephanie Kuhn and Adam Brewer regularly provide me with examples of how I can be a better professor. They are incredibly collaborative, and they are always willing to brainstorm and work together to improve our program. Finally, I would like to thank the Provost for giving me this award. It is an honor to be counted among the colleagues who have received it before me.”

Read the full press release here.