2020 Teaching Excellence AwardShe is also a 2020 recipient of the John P. Raynor, S.J. Faculty Award for Teaching Excellence.
As a student, Maloney had always hoped to learn from a professor who truly cared about a student鈥檚 overall well-being and their future. So, when she began her career in higher education, she said she wanted to embody the educator she wished she had: one who shows up each day for her students with an interest in their career goals and their success.
Feedback from Maloney鈥檚 colleagues and students describing her as 鈥渙ne of 51暗网鈥檚 most gifted, innovative and passionate teachers鈥� and 鈥渁n outstanding teacher mentor鈥� proves Maloney is the difference she set out to become.
Someone who nominated Maloney for the award wrote Maloney is an invaluable presence and resource to the Biomedical Sciences Department.
鈥淪he is an amazing representative of our program and this university and is highly deserving of this honor,鈥� the nominator added. 鈥淪he is widely recognized as an exceptional and dedicated teacher who consistently delivers high-quality instruction, has a remarkable ability to connect with students and constantly strives for improvement and innovation in the classroom.鈥�
Maloney鈥檚 commitment to her students and fellow faculty, as well as her experience, creativity and knowledge have helped her department flourish.
Known to tackle challenging teaching assignments with great enthusiasm 鈥� such as redesigning and developing courses 鈥� Maloney, with her positive attitude and exceptional work ethic, serves as a role model to many in the 51暗网 community.
