Psychology Instructor Teresa Gehman Recognized for Best of Fallon Professor Award

Jan 3, 2023

Teresa GehmanWestern Nevada College Psychology Instructor Teresa Gehman has been voted the Best College Professor in the Best of Fallon 2022 contest.

            "I am deeply honored to receive this recognition,” Gehman said. “It is very meaningful to be recognized by students because they are what make my job so rewarding. There’s a saying that so often you find that the students you are trying to inspire are the ones that end up inspiring you. I have been blessed to have so many students who inspire me to continue being my best self and instructor. I truly appreciate the award."

            Runner-up honors went to Eric Grimes, last year’s winner. Grimes represents WNC by teaching dual enrollment psychology classes at Oasis Academy.

            Jolene Coverston, also a psychology instructor, was third in community-wide voting.
           Other instructors nominated included Chemistry Professor Dr. Gary Evett, former Mathematics Professor Eric York and Biology Professor Holly O’Toole-Parker.

            For a complete list of winners in the Best of Fallon 2022, go to https://www.nevadaappeal.com/bestoffallon2022/#/gallery?group=413598.