EFSC Names Outstanding Adjunct Faculty Award Winners

Eastern Florida State College recently honored 12 part-time faculty with the 2026 Outstanding Adjunct Award. The presentation took place at the recent Fall Adjunct Faculty Welcome Back Meeting

Honorees included:
• Susan (Hope) Ascher, Humanities
• Alec Baines, Biology
• Dr. Michael Cadore, Success Strategies for College & Life
• Maria Capella-Miller, Spanish & Success Strategies for College & Life
• Marcella Cintra, Business
• Richard Cote, Mathematics
• Mark Lowe, Public Safety/Police Training (in-memoriam)
• Dr. Nigel Schultz, Dental Health Sciences
• Dr. Janet Sikora, Human Anatomy & Physiology
• Meara Trine, Education
• Dr. Scott Whitacre, Psychology
• Zechra Williams, Cosmetology

Annually, EFSC relies on more than 375 part-time faculty to teach classes on each of its four campuses. These part-time instructors come from many professional disciplines, sharing their knowledge and experience with students and ensuring quality curriculum that addresses emerging workforce trends.

Selected from a competitive pool of nominees, recipients of the Outstanding Adjunct Award are recognized for demonstrating excellence across key areas including student learning outcomes, instructional innovation, student engagement, accessibility and support, professionalism, and commitment to educational excellence.

"Eastern Florida State College is fortunate to have adjunct faculty who enrich the educational experience through their industry knowledge, academic expertise, and dedication to our students," said EFSC President Dr. Jim Richey. "The recipients of this year's Outstanding Adjunct Award exemplify excellence in teaching and student engagement while advancing our mission of providing high-quality, accessible education that prepares students for success."

For more information about job opportunities or general information about EFSC, visit easternflorida.edu.

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