April Grace Named 2012 MCC Faculty Member of the Year

Madisonville Community College is pleased to announce the selection of April Grace as the 2012 Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year. The award was presented by Dr. Deborah Cox, Chief Academic Officer, at the college s May 4 commencement ceremony.

Grace, a former native of Franklin, Kentucky, is an Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for the Interdisciplinary Early Childhood Education program. Dr. Cox shared that Grace is known for her compassion for students and a strong desire to help them achieve their goals. She has fostered a sense of self-confidence in their ability to perform well in their chosen field. She not only sets high expectations for learning, but never fails to provide the time and individualized attention necessary for the students to achieve at that level. Students have described Grace as patient, considerate, dedicated, knowledgeable, and sincere.