Labette Community College honored Math instructor, Kim Miller, as the 2007 Distinguished Faculty Award winner. Miller was awarded the honor during the Distinguished Faculty reception on Thursday. Tom Duran, Speech and Communication instruction; Shawn Mead, Accounting instructor, Jack Burke, Programming and Networking instructor; were other nominees.  
The Distinguished Faculty Award is presented annually. Faculty members must be nominated by students or LCC employees to be considered by the selection committee. Criteria for the award include teaching effectiveness, college service, student involvement, professional development and community service. All full-time faculty who have completed at least four years of full-time teaching at LCC are eligible to be nominated.

Miller has taught at LCC since August 2002.

Students describe Miller as being a "very hard worker and always have time for students. She also has an excellent attitude and is very patient.”

“Mrs. Miller goes out of her way for each student to make sure that their individual needs are being met and that they understand the material being presented to them. She encourages us to achieve our full potential not only in her class, but in our other classes as well.”

Other students also said, “They answer questions without making me feel silly for asking. They are so good at explaining and helping me visualize the subject matter. I was very intimidated before I took this class, but now I’m comfortable with it.”

Miller was honored during the Distinguished Faculty Award presentation on Thursday, April 26.