The photo includes Mengying Jiang and the award she received: the Graduate Student Teacher of the Year Award, along with the award explanation: Mengying Jiang is the kind of TA every student hopes to have. She consistently goes above and beyond to support her students, fellow TAs, UTFs, and instructors with care and professionalism. Mengying is known for her thoughtful preparation, clear and detailed feedback, and genuine kindness in every interaction. She independently developed new instructional materials, created a system to check in weekly with students who might be falling behind, and made sure no one was overlooked. She also takes the time to mentor UTFs and actively looks for ways to improve the course as a whole. Mengying’s dedication, attentiveness, and warm presence make a real difference in students’ learning experiences and truly set her apart as an outstanding graduate teacher.
Congratulations, Mengying! You truly deserve it. Wishing you all the success and happiness ahead! #ITLS #InstructionalTechnology #LearningScience #STEMEducation #EdTech #ChooseITLS #FutureEducators #EdTechDegree
