Teaching Excellence Awards

These annual awards recognize instructors, program developers and instructional assistants

2024 Award Winners

These annual awards recognize instructors, program developers and instructional assistants who make outstanding contributions to student success in professional and specialized University of Washington learning programs. These annual awards recognize instructors, program developers and instructional assistants who make.

INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

This award honors four instructors who contributed to student achievement in professional or specialized programs.

Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

UW Certificate in Data Visualization

Students say Andrew is approachable, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to support their success, even hosting “bonus classes” about most-requested topics. Andrew — who used to work at Tableau and is now a senior manager of analytics and enablement at AlphaSense — is known as a “Tableau

Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

UW Certificate in Data Visualization

Students say Andrew is approachable, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to support their success, even hosting “bonus classes” about most-requested topics. Andrew — who used to work at Tableau and is now a senior manager of analytics and enablement at AlphaSense — is known as a “Tableau

Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

UW Certificate in Data Visualization

Students say Andrew is approachable, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to support their success, even hosting “bonus classes” about most-requested topics. Andrew — who used to work at Tableau and is now a senior manager of analytics and enablement at AlphaSense — is known as a “Tableau

Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

UW Certificate in Data Visualization

Students say Andrew is approachable, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to support their success, even hosting “bonus classes” about most-requested topics. Andrew — who used to work at Tableau and is now a senior manager of analytics and enablement at AlphaSense — is known as a “Tableau

INSTRUCTIONAL ASSISTANT AWARD

This honor recognizes two instructional assistants for their outstanding contributions to support students and teaching staff in certificate and specialized programs.

Amy Samuels

Amy Samuels

UW Certificate in Editing

A Seattle-area freelance editor, Ami is also a hallmark teacher, coach and mentor who’s already supported more than 300 UWPCE certificate students from around the globe. Ami creates an encouraging learning environment where students can develop.

Andrew Barker

Andrew Barker

UW Certificate in Data Visualization

Students say Andrew is approachable, knowledgeable, and goes above and beyond to support their success, even hosting “bonus classes” about most-requested topics. Andrew — who used to work at Tableau and is now a senior manager

Team INSTRUCTIONAL EXCELLENCE AWARD

This award recognizes a team of 17 instructors and contributors who create exceptional learning experiences for students through individual excellence and true, consistent teamwork.

team award winners

UW CERTIFICATE IN GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION SYSTEMS

These annual awards recognize instructors, program developers and instructional assistants who make outstanding contributions to student success in professional and specialized University of Washington learning programs.

Instructors

  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology

Instructional Assistants

  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
  • Harvey Arnone, GIS & CADD manager, City of Seattle Information Technology
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