The West Virginia Wesleyan Faculty Class of 2025 honored a school member who teaches among the most tough courses whereas fostering an atmosphere the place college students can succeed.
Dr. Kelly Terhune ’03, MBA ‘05, Director and Assistant Professor for the Thomas Albinson School of Business, received the Distinguished Faculty Award from Senior Class President Zoë Casto during WVWC’s 134th Graduation.
“Thirty-five years ago, the WVWC Class of 1990 established an award to recognize a member of Wesleyan’s faculty for the quality of their contributions to the College and its students,” Casto stated. “While she teaches some of the hardest classes, she takes the time to help students understand the concepts and creates an atmosphere to succeed.”
Terhune simply accomplished her 18th 12 months at WVWC. She earned her undergrade diploma in arithmetic and well being promotion/health administration and her MBA from WVWC earlier than later pursuing a Masters in Economics from WVU in 2012.
“I have always taught Statistics for Business and Economics, but have also taught all but two economics courses through my 18 years here,” she stated. “It is hard for me to identify my favorite classes to teach, but I can say I like to teach mathy things and microeconomic things, but at the end of the day I really just love teaching.”
“I am humbled and honored to be chosen by the senior class to receive this award, although I am shocked that I won. I teach classes that challenge most students, but I try to be very available to them so they can ask questions. At the end of the day, I am glad they recognize this and I hope they know how much I truly appreciate the recognition!”
