Some say teaching is an art. They also say teaching effectively to a diverse group of students is a talent. That being said, Joan Grupka, who has been an instructor for 35 years, is a talented artist. Grupka is this year’s Adjunct Professor of the Year, a distinction she earned for going above and beyond […]

Learning another language can be challenging, but the high-energy, inclusive and interactive nature of Krystle Conrad’s teaching style has benefited many students learning American Sign Language (ASL). She is this year’s Adjunct Professor of the Year. Conrad, Instructor, teaches ASL 101 and 102, which are introductory classes. She’s been an adjunct at Moraine Valley since […]

If Peter Placas, Biology Instructor and Cross-Disciplinary Lab Technician, is seen walking down the halls of the science building with pool noodles, buckets of plastic balls or laundry bins, it’s not because he’s setting up an obstacle course for a gym class, but instead helping his students understand tough concepts. For his teaching ways, he […]

Adjunct Professor of the Year recipient Melissa Csoke has her teaching style down to a fine art. Csoke, Art Instructor, who started teaching art history and art appreciation at Moraine Valley in 2008, has left behind some of the traditional teaching methods in hopes of really getting through to her students. “During undergrad, I struggled […]