The human body is an intricate system of nerves, ligaments, bones, tendons and muscles. Because Dr. Richard Niezgoda understands that complexity and believes his students can, too, he was named the 2023 Adjunct Professor of the Year. Since January 2014, Niezgoda has taught Anatomy and Physiology. He holds a doctor of chiropractic degree and is […]

This year’s Adjunct Professor of the Year, Kevin Murphy, believes if you set clear expectations for students, they will rise to meet them. “As long as you’re an advocate for the students and are not their adversary, they’ll do wonders for you,” Murphy said. “Being passionate about what you do and encouraging them has worked […]

Teaching a new language brings with it a few challenges, but Latifa Ali has navigated those waters, helped convert learning online and monitored her students’ progress even after the class is over, earning her the 2021 Adjunct Professor of the Year Award. Since 2013, Ali primarily has taught English as a Second Language (ESL) but […]

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 […]