April 11, 2019
Faulconer Honored for Excellence in Teaching
GREENVILLE, NC April 8, 2019- East Carolina University celebrated outstanding teaching at the University Teaching Awards
College of Education Dean, Grant Hayes; Dr. Johna Faulconer; and Dr. Kristin Gehsmann, Chair of Literacy Studies, English Education and History Education.
ceremony held April 8 in Murphy Center’s Harvey Hall. Among those honored was Dr. Johna Lee Faulconer, an associate professor in the College of Education Department of Literacy Studies, English Education, and History Education, who received the Max Ray Joyner Award for Excellence in Teaching Distance Education. Faulconer was selected for her commitment and enthusiasm in teaching and mentoring off-campus student and demonstrated excellence in the delivery of courses offered through distance education. Dr. Regis M. Gilman, Executive Director of the Office of Academic Outreach, Continuing and Distance Education, Mr. Max Joyner, and Dr. Jeff Popke, Chair of the Faculty, presented the award.
Upon receipt of the award Faulconer said, “As a Pirate alumna and advocate for educational access, I am especially honored to receive the Max Ray Joyner Award for Excellence in Teaching Distance Education. I love teaching and am grateful for the opportunities I have to grow and learn with and from my students and my colleagues.”
Faulconer, a resident of Smithfield, serves on the Triangle East Executive Board of Directors as the Education Committee Chair and is a member of the Central Johnston Rotary. An advocate for literacy, she coordinates Little Libraries of Johnston County which promotes book access for families and communities. Faulconer also serves on the ECU Board of Visitors and is past president of the ECU Parents Association and the SSS Parent Advisory Council.
The Max Ray Joyner Award for Excellence in Teaching Distance Education is named for Max Ray Joyner who returned to school as an adult learner after his military service. Mr. Joyner is a former Chair of the ECU Board of Trustees and is a longtime ECU supporter and advocate. The award is open to fulltime faculty who have taught 3 or more years and currently teach at least one distance education course. Nominees must receive student recommendations, include peer and student reviews, and provide representative samples of course syllabi, tests and teaching materials.
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