Faculty Spotlight
Dedicated to helping our students excel, South faculty bring their knowledge, creativity, and passion into their teaching and instructional settings. As a partnership between the Innovation in Learning Center and Faculty Senate, the Faculty Spotlight series highlights these extraordinary educators.
Spotlight on Dr. David Meola
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Drawing inspiration from his own educational journey to shape his teaching philosophy, Dr. Meola vowed never to lead a classroom experience that leaves students feeling uninspired. “I want my students to be consistently active in producing history instead of vessels just absorbing historical information and being tested on it. I often think about how I can shape and change my courses to reflect my interests in the topic and invite students to be as excited as I am.” |
Spotlight on Dr. Ray Wu
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Grounded in his passion for helping students grow and develop their skills, Dr. Ray Wu's teaching philosophy is ”that teaching is not just about conveying knowledge, but also about creating a sense of community and encouraging student participation. I strive to create an environment where students feel comfortable asking questions and sharing their thoughts in a respectful manner." |
Spotlight on Dr. John Halbrooks
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Through his innovative teaching methods, Professor John Halbrooks, Associate Professor of English with a focus on Medieval and Renaissance Literature, is making a lasting impact on his students and the academic community at large. You might have heard about his students’ collaborative project on the role of place in Dickens' Our Mutual Friend, which he shared at the South Alabama Conference on Teaching and Learning in 2022. |
Faculty Spotlight is brought to you by a partnership between the Innovation in Learning Center and Faculty Senate. Please follow this link to nominate an exceptional faculty member.