2022 Baylor Outstanding Faculty Awards

TEACHING AWARD FOR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY

Jessica Akers, PhD
Assistant Professor
Department of Educational Psychology

“Her teaching contributions extend well beyond the classroom. These students come to Baylor with hopes and dreams, and Dr. Akers transforms those aspirations into career pathway realities.”

— Dr. Todd Kettler

RESEARCH AWARD FOR TENURED FACULTY

Tonya Davis, PhD, BCBA
Professor
Department of Educational Psychology

“Dr. Davis exemplifies everything we say we want in a faculty member — she produces research and secures grant funding, she teaches well, and she serves tirelessly.”
— Dr. Tracey Sulak

TEACHING AWARD FOR TENURED FACULTY

Jon Eckert, EdD
Professor
Department of Educational Leadership

“You have impacted my life more than you can fathom… Thank you for being constantly kind in an unkind world.” 
— student in Leadership Minor