Kalamazoo College student-athletes from spring sports and cross country recognized their Most Valuable Professors this summer.

Dr. Santiago Salinas (Biology)
Selected by: Mitchel VanGalder (Men's Lacrosse), Cameron VanGalder (Men's Lacrosse), Tieran Rafferty (Men's Tennis)
Student Comments: Helped with class selection and helped me stay on track…made classes enjoyable and fun...helped me grow both in classes and one-on-one…a great teacher who cares about his students and their futures.

Dennis Frost (East Asian Studies/History)
Selected by: Rebecca Elias (Women's Tennis)
Student Comments: One of the most knowledgeable people that I have met…has a passion for what he does…dedicated to teaching the youth and sharing his knowledge…provides constructive criticism and encouragement…grateful for Professor Frost's guidance, support and engagement.

Dr. Dwight Williams (Chemistry and Biochemistry)
Selected by: Anna Buck (Women's Tennis)
Student Comments: My academic advisor and research advisory…has been crucial in my development as a scientist and person…pivotal in helping me navigate the graduate school application process…dedicated to students, work and family.

Dr. Kyla Fletcher (Psychology)
Selected by: Eli Routt (Men's Lacrosse)
Student Comments: Unwavering dedication to student success…regularly checked in with me and did more than I expected from a professor…made me love coming to her class each day and greatly enhanced my learning experience.

Dr. Michael Wollenberg (Biology)
Selected by: Garrick Hohm (Men's Cross Country)
Student Comments: Introduced me to the field of computational biology and genetics…I gained greater appreciation of the microbial world after taking his microbiology course…provided insight while I navigated the grad school process.

Dr. Siu-Lan Tan (Psychology)
Selected by: Adnan Alousi (Men's Tennis)
Student Comments: Extremely passionate and caring professor…feedback was extremely helpful for my growth as a student…energy in the classroom was infectious and made the class very enjoyable for me…takes an interest in how we are doing outside of the classroom with extracurriculars.

Dr. Alyce Brady (Computer Science)
Selected by: Logan Gillis (Men's Lacrosse)
Student Comments: Always in a bright, kind mood…offers her wisdom in constructive and useful ways…always someone I have respected and looked up to.

Dr. Kyla Day (Psychology)
Selected by: Vincent Tran (Men's Lacrosse)
Student Comments: Extremely welcome and ran a great class…was a role model to me during my time at K…cares about her students beyond the classroom…always available to talk.

Dr. Timothy Moffit (Business)
Selected by: David Stechow (Baseball)
Student Comments: Phenomenal teacher…used engaging activities, funny stories, and other ways to relate to students…classes were not just about the information, but helping student be better people and help them succeed.

Amy MacMillan (Economics and Business)
Selected by: Alison Hankins (Women's Cross Country)
Student Comments: Brings real-world experiences into the curriculum…exposed me to a range of business models, communication styles and professional expectations…fostered a collaborative environment and pushed me out of my comfort zone…her mentorship has inspired me to approach challenges with curiosity, confidence and a strong sense of purpose.

Dr. Tris Faulkner (Spanish)
Selected by: Paige Anderson (Women's Cross Country)
Student Comments: Kindest person I have ever met…the care that she has for her students is a thing of inspiration…she has inspired me to want to make a different in this world…being her student has truly been a joy that I will cherish forever.

On behalf of the athletic department, thank you to all of our Most Valuable Professors for being such positive influences for our student-athletes. Your work is greatly appreciated!