Career Education Review's 2023 Exceptional Educator Awards

Career Education Review (CER) is thrilled to announce the recipients of the Exceptional Educator Awards, an accolade bestowed upon career college faculty, administrators, and leaders who have exhibited unparalleled dedication, commitment, and excellence in teaching and learning. After an extensive evaluation, the CER Editorial Board reviewed over 150 nominations and selected 25 outstanding individuals as recipients.

The Exceptional Educator Awards are a tribute to educators who consistently go above and beyond, making a lasting impact on students' lives. These winners have inspired and empowered their students and positively contributed to the field of higher education. Their devotion to excellence is evident in their teaching effectiveness, leadership, and community engagement.

The profiles of the 25 award winners are featured in the magazine, showcasing their achievements and inspiring educators across higher education. CER congratulates all the winners for their remarkable contributions and dedication to career education.

2023 Recipients 

Michelle Cordero

Michelle Cordero

Director of Education
Arizona School of Integrative Studies

Kevin Quinn

Kevin Quinn

Chef Instructor
Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts

Sherry Jackson

Sherry Jackson 

Medical Assistant Program Coordinator 
Ayers Career College 

Eydie Foltz

Eydie Foltz

Cosmetology Educator
Bellus Academy

Lisa Bordelon

Lisa Bordelon

Instructor/Allied Health Program Coordinator
Delta College 

Emily Henion

Emily Henion

Lead Instructor, Cardiovascular Sonography 
Eastwick College

Dr. Nelson Jones

Dr. Nelson Jones

Nursing Instructor
ECPI University

Dr. James Michael Burkett

Dr. James Michael Burkett

President
Florida Technical College

Ayreon Jackson

Ayreon Jackson

Faculty
Fortis College

Bill Thompson

Bill Thompson

Course Director, Final Project: Business Plan
Full Sail University

James Rice

James Rice

Vice President
IBT College

Judy Redman

Judy Redman PhD (abd), M.Ed., MBA, CATV-V, CACCS, CADCIII

Director of Alcohol and Drug Counseling Studies
InterCoast Colleges

Steve Hatch

Steve Hatch

Educator
Lincoln Tech 

Megan Rauch

Megan Rauch

Advanced Education Cutting and Culture Team 
Paul Mitchell Advanced Education
Regional Education Leader 
Paul Mitchell the School Columbus & Cleveland

Sean Weiser

Sean Weiser

Head Massage Therapy Instructor 
Pensacola School of Massage Therapy and Health Careers 

Sara Vecchia

Sara Vecchia

Pharmacy Technician Lead Instructor
Pima Medical Institute

Terry Campbell

Terry Campbell

Vocational Nursing Instructor
San Joaquin Valley College (SJVC) 

Chris Aguilar

Senior Director of Education
Southern Careers Institute

Dr. Bernardo E. Castaneda

Dr. Bernardo E. Castaneda

Dental Assisting Program Director
The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP)

Madeira Selenica

Madeira Selenica

Master Educator of Esthetics 
Tricoci University of Beauty Culture

Andrei Kovalevskii

Andrei Kovalevskii

Massage Therapy Instructor
triOS College, Business, Technology, Healthcare 

Somer Lewis

Somer Lewis

Lead Pharmacy Technician Teacher 
Unitech Training Academy

Craig Belanger

Craig Belanger

Regent, General Education & Core
University of Advancing Technology

Omar Muneeb

Omar Muneeb

Assistant Professor
West Coast University

Jack Werner

Jack Werner

Vice President, Strategic Partnerships and Employment
Western Technical College

Somer Lewis of Unitech Training Academy receives Exceptional Educator Award