In Their Element



Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared in the June issue of The Mustang Connection magazine.

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Prof. Cindy Hallman (education)

“She has pushed me in areas that I struggle with, has helped me become confident in my teaching abilities, and above all has helped me grow in my love for Christ and Scripture.”

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Prof. Jo Suzuki (English)

“Where intellectual competency meets a genuine love and care for students, there you will find Professor Suzuki. Hilariously funny, disarmingly frank, he engages his students on philosophy and literature, while pointing them back to Jesus Christ as the ultimate context.”

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Dr. Shelbi Cullen (biblical counseling)

“I owe much of what I know about how to be a biblical counselor to her patient and loving approach in the classroom, and I feel that she equipped me with the tools necessary to follow in her footsteps and begin counseling confidently.”

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Dr. Bob Dickson (communication)

“His passion for what he teaches, and how he teaches it, is nothing short of infectious.”

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Prof. Jonathan Skaar (kinesiology)

“He didn’t just want you to receive a passing grade in his class; he wanted you to retain the information. His curriculum included unique ways to study so that we would really remember things.”

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Dr. Jason Beals (biblical studies)

“His personality really comes out in the classroom – and he has a big personality. I also appreciate how he gives a lot of historical context. He has a very good understanding of history, especially in the New Testament era.”

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Dr. Joey Kim (biological & physical sciences)

“Not only is Dr. Kim excellent in the subjects he teaches, but he always points his students to develop a love for learning with the sole purpose of glorifying God.”

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