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April 8, 2021
Danielle Zacherl, professor of biological science
This year’s recipient of the Carol Barnes Excellence in Teaching Award is Danielle Zacherl, professor of biological science.
Perhaps Zacherl’s approach to teaching can be found in the words of one of her favorite quotes by Mary Catherine Bateson, a well-known anthropologist and author: “Worlds can be found by a child and an adult bending down and looking together under the grass stems or at the skittering crabs in a tidal pool.”
“That quote on the ‘scholarly inquiry’ aspect affects me in an extremely personal way,” said Zacherl. “I have always exhibited an abundant enthusiasm for the natural world that I attempt to transfer to students in my biology classes. Using active learning techniques helps promote both enthusiasm for biology and deep learning.”