Tag Archive: Educator of the Year

Chirban Named Missouri ADN Educator of the Year

May 8, 2023
The day before she was recognized as an Educator of the Year, Julie Chirban said to her colleagues, “It is the neatest thing to see my students growing and that I get to be part of their story.” That level of care and dedication to teaching and her students is why, in part, she was… View Article

#InspiringExcellence – Nursing Instructor Wins Missouri Educator of the Year

October 18, 2017
East Central College nursing instructor Judy Bieker has been inspiring students for more than 23 years. “Not only has she educated more than 500 students over that time,” said Nancy Mitchell, nursing program coordinator, “she has also mentored numerous master’s students and new faculty members without hesitation.” Now, she is being recognized for her hard… View Article