Story by Joe Vinduska
Five Barton instructors earned the Distinguished Instructor Award (DIA) for the 2024-2025 academic year for their outstanding efforts in the classroom and were recognized at Barton’s commencement ceremony Friday evening in the Barton Gymnasium.
The recipients were:
Amber Bebout - Math Instructor - Fort Riley/Fort Leavenworth Campus
Stephenie Bradford-Clark - Chemistry Instructor - Fort Riley/Fort Leavenworth Campus
Justin Brown - English Instructor - Barton County Campus
Ann Ingala - Psychology and Sociology Instructor - Fort Riley/Fort Leavenworth Campus
Heidi McKennon - Nursing - Barton County/Pratt Campus
The DIA recognizes excellence in teaching. The College’s Faculty Council accepts nominations from employees and students. A screening committee reviews the nominations and makes the selections. Criteria for the award include contributions to teaching and learning, alignment with the College’s mission, and community service. A plaque reflecting the names of the award recipients is displayed in the Barton Library.