Classics PhD student Amy Vandervelde has been selected as a recipient of the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences’ prestigious Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching for Graduate Teaching Assistants Award, the college has announced.
Venetria K. Patton, the Harry E. Preble Dean of the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, remarked, “It is a privilege to celebrate these remarkable educators and advisors who fulfill our educational mission within the College of LAS.”
In announcing the award, the College of LAS highlighted Amy's approach to teaching: “Vandervelde is known for innovating ways to effectively teach large lecture classes and leading new engagement strategies that make ancient texts accessible and meaningful for all students.”
“Amy also provides great feedback for us on our essays. They were all detailed and constructive comments that guided me to be a better writer than I am now,” a former student agreed.
Vandervelde will be honored at a ceremony in April.