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May 13, 2026
Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners
# Exemplary Course Program
Recognizing the outstanding educators and course teams honored through the 2026 Exemplary Course Program.
Claire Gardener
Congratulations to Our Exemplary Course Program Winners
We are proud to recognize this yearâs recipients of the Blackboard Exemplary Course Program (ECP) awards. These educators and course teams have demonstrated outstanding commitment to creating engaging, innovative, and student-centered learning experiences
Name | Course | Institution |
Liam Taylor
Edward Wilson-Stephens | GEOG2022 - Natural Hazards; Human Disasters ďťż | University of Leeds |
Mindy Bell ďťż | First Year Experience: Achieving Academic Success ďťż | West Kentucky Community and Technical College |
Kristiaan Mesens | 63LSO2142 Informatica 3 (2025-26 - EBLSO) | PXL University of Applied Sciences and Arts |
Dr. Amanda Anderson | English 102: Writing II | West Kentucky Community and Technical College |
Sandra Elena Lizana Terra | GLCS 270: Spanish in the US | Linfield University |
Kelley Senkowski | Grand Valley State University | |
David Meechan | EYS 3145- Research and Inquiry | University of Northampton |
Amy Garcia | ASL 111- American Sign Language 1 | County College of Morris |
Dr. Eman Elbealy | Histology | King Khalid University |
Sandra Mohr | Prompt Engineering for Business | Angelo State University |
Emma Dibb,
Dr Andrea Hollomotz,
Professor Hannah Morgan | Doing Disability Research | University of Leeds |
Christopher R. Gareis, Ed.D. | Inquiry III: Program Evaluation | William & Mary |
Jason Kane
Steve Donovan
Ginny McDonald | SCM 200: Supply Chain Logistics and Distribution | Schoolcraft College |
Dr. Erin Bell | English 2350: The Study of Fiction | University of Detroit Mercy |
William Kenyon | UISC 105 Video Games & Cultural Dynamics | University of Hartford |
Kristen Redding M.S. | Introduction to Physical Fitness and Wellness | San Jacinto College |
Rebecca Barnes | BMAL211: Business Communication in a Digital World | Bellevue University |
Hal Hinderliter | ETRA 502 Technology & Assessment | Northern Illinois University |
Kiki Heintz | Speech Communication | UAPTC |
Carey Allen | PSY1011 Positive Psychology | University of Northampton |
Sisi Funk
Josh Simpson
Emily Ritter | English 102: Composition II | Sullivan University |
Paul S. Szwed | Project Management Fundamentals | Massachusetts Maritime Academy |
Dr. Bevin Rainwater | Technology & Society | University of Hartford |
Michaela Hudson | Architectural Technology 3 | Northwood Technical College |
Sarah Jenyk | ECON 1505: Personal Financial Literacy | Youngstown State University |
Erica Marie Elisabeth Weise | Emerging Media Design | West Kentucky Community and Technical College |
Mary Beth Scumaci | Trocaire College | |
Scott B. Thesen | COMM-3411: Layout, Design and Production | Governors State University |
Dr. Gayle Walter | PH:440 Health Promotion and Disease Prevention | Allen College |
RaphaĂŤlle H'limi-Chauvin
Antoine Salliot
LĂŠna Loza ďťż | Parcours Sciconum Intervenants | Galileo Global Education |
Dr. Angie Fedon | EDUC 506 - Integrating Technology | Concordia University, Nebraska |
Wendy Fosterwelsh | Arts and Sciences | Ashland Community and Technical College |
Zachary Watt
Joshua Higgins
Jane Austin
Erin Lawson
Paula Wilson
| VTP341 Bushfire Fire Fighter 1 | Charles Darwin University |
University of the Visayas - Center for Innovative Education
| Science, Technology, and Society | University of the Visayas |
Robyn McKenzie
Thomas Adam Cochran | BIO 1301, Non-Majors Biology | Columbia Southern University |
Dr Rob Miles | ECE 3503 Assessment in Early Childhood | Higher Colleges of Technology |
MapĂşa University
Nicholas Drury | Introduction to Ethics and Governance in AI | MapĂşa University |
Dr Muhammad Hijazy | Academic and Digital Skills for Professionals (UK Level 7 module) | University of Northampton |
Kirsty Kiezebrink
Emily Cleland
Sam Bennett
Nara Tagiyeva
Susan Elphinstone | Fundamentals of Research Design | University of Aberdeen |
Jacie L. Green | Wichita State University | |
John Cooley | Principles of Biology II | The University of Connecticut |
Beth Little | Concord University | |
Kelly Paul | Writing II | West Kentucky Community & Technical College |
Kasumi Yamazaki | Introduction to Japanese Culture | The University of Toledo |
Cerynn Desjarlais
Dr. Elizabeth Becker
| COUN 529: Dynamics of Addictions | University of North Dakota |
GIBS Digital Education
Dr Frank Magwegwe Danhesree Moodley Liezl Wagenaar Samantha Gladysek Estelle Drysdale | Corporate Finance Techniques (PDBA PT Online) | Gordon Institute of Business Science |
Dr. Chris Gilbert
Dr. Bala Mulloth | Sustainability Strategy and Leadership | Catawba College |
Matthew King
Lyndsey McMahan | MP783 Z1 Planning and Program Development (Spring 2026) | Boston University Virtual |
Dr. Chris Gilbert
Dr. Noshua Watson | Sustainability Finance and Risk Management | Catawba College |
Caroline Fleeting
Sarah Falcus | Change and Innovation in Academic Practice | University of Cumbria ďťż |
Alyssa Ryan | ENG315: Advanced Composition: Evidence-Based Writing | The Christ College of Nursing and Health Sciences ďťż |
Crystal Butler, MLIS, MS, MA
Paton Beck, PhD | Higher Education in the United States | The University of Alabama ďťż |
Robin Ogdol | ECE 2403 - Teaching Mathematics in Early Childhood | Higher Colleges of Technology ďťż |
Dra. Juana Cecilia Trujillo Reyes | P26-LAD3072-ECP Liderazgo en las Organizaciones | Universidad de las AmĂŠricas Puebla |
Mtra. Rosa VerĂłnica Kuri RodrĂguez | P26-CON2022-ECP ADMINISTRACIĂN FINANCIERA | Universidad de las AmĂŠricas Puebla |
Mtro. Rigoberto AndrĂŠs Farias GonzĂĄlez | P26-LAD2012-ECP CULTURA EMPRENDEDORA | Universidad de las AmĂŠricas Puebla |
Jonas Zeller (Team Instructional Design & Blended Learning)
Prof. Dr. Stefan Schulte-Holthaus | Musikproduktion [Music Production] | Macromedia University of Applied Sciences ďťż |
Maja Stock (Team Instructional Design & Blended Learning)
Prof. Dr. Stefan Kemp | Leadership and Ethics [FĂźhrung und Ethik] | Macromedia University of Applied Sciences ďťż |
Dr. Elahe Nezami Dr. Arsham Alamian Dr. Merranda McLaughlin Ramesh Muthukumarana Zeyu Liu | Medical Biostatistics I | University of Miami |
Tom Saladyga | GEOG 101 Humans and the Environment | Concord University |
Dr. Pooja Bhatia Nara | Composition I ( ENGL-1301) | Alvin Community College |
Pima Medical Institute | CT Procedures I | Pima Medical Institute |
Irene Lee
Dr. Emma Bartle | Principles of Assessment and Evaluation | The University of Western Australia |
Gavin Hamilton Darja Kragt | Psychology of Leadership and Coaching | The University of Western Australia |
Fay Lewis | University of West of England | Academic and Professional Journeys |
Michelle Gompf | Concord University | ENGL 102 Composition and Rhetoric II |
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