School of Health and Kinesiology
Part-time Faculty Anniversaries and "Excellence in Teaching" Award
Every year, the School of H&K asks students to nominate deserving part-time faculty for the "Excellence in Teaching" Award. A committee of full-time and part-time faculty reviews the nominations students submit and selects the winner.
The winner is recognized at the annual H&K Awards Banquet in the spring.
Faculty, staff and students from the School of Health and Kinesiology would like to recognize part-time faculty for their contributions and to honor the “Excellence in Teaching Award” recipients.
Jen Pflug
Jen earned her Bachelor of Arts in music with a concentration in entrepreneurship from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2019. She is certified in Yoga RYT 200 and Meditation Levels I and II through Yoga Now.
She just completed her first year as an instructor for the UNO School of H&K teaching Yoga, Relaxation Techniques, and Mindfulness Meditation.
Matt Dykstra
Matt earned his Bachelor of Arts in Elementary Education with a Physical Education endorsement from the University of Nebraska at Kearney in 1996 and his Master of Science in Educational Administration from the University of Nebraska at Omaha in 2000.
Matt is entering his 10th year as an instructor for the UNO School of H&K. During that time, he has taught Physical Education for the Elementary School Teacher and Teaching and Curriculum Development for Elementary Physical Education.
The following instructors are recognized for their years of teaching service:
Five Years: Sarah Dunsmore, Katie Reutzel, Jessica Hessell, and Casey Mann
Ten Years: Lisa Medina, Danielle Laurion, and Nate Bock
Fifteen Years: Marty Hebert
Twenty-Five Years: Michele Merrill
Previous Winners
2018 - Brent Bloom and Mark Frillman
2017 - Mary Watson & Jon Day
2016 - Tracy Stratman, Kent Templien & Stacia Weaver
2015 - Rita Corell
2014 - Glen Wragge
2013 - Aja Kneip Pelster
2012 - Marcia Adler
2011-2012 - Jon Carey, Matt Dykstra & Chris Gadsden
2010-2011 - Jeff Kaipust & Chris Richardson
2009-2010 - Craig Johnson & Bob Herold
20082009 - Beth Gruber & Rose Shires
2007-2008 - Glen Wragge & Ted Anderson
2006-2007 - Mary Waugh-Taylor & Lisa Schniepp
2005-2006 - Caroline Olson & Chad Kinart
20042005 - Pat Behrns & Joe Kaminski
2003-2004 - Don Klosterman & Suk Ki Shin
2002-2003 - Michele Merrill & Mike Denney
2001-2002 - Rusty Mckune & Jason Paladino
2000-2001 - Karen Povondra & Mark Williams
1999-2000 - Marti Rosen Atherton
1998-1999 - Sue Selde & Tom Frette