Each year, Concordia’s Office of Academics compiles results of faculty impact based upon student surveys conducted at the conclusion of each course.


Concordia University recently announced its “Top Ten” faculty awardees. The recipients include full-time faculty and adjunct instructors who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom, as determined by student surveys completed in the 2022-23 academic year.

The following results include instructors from both the Ann Arbor and Mequon campuses. Names are listed in alphabetical order.  

Teaching Excellence (Full-time)

Leah Dvorak | Vice President for Academics; Professor of Sciences

Dale Gerke | Department Chair and Professor of Physical Therapy

April Gotzler | Assistant Professor of health and Human Performance

Jessica Grimm | Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science

Brian Harries | Professor of English

Amber Melick (CUAA) | Assistant Professor of Athletic Training

Tim Neal (CUAA) | Assistant Professor and Program Director of Athletic Training

Charles Schulz (CUAA) | Associate Professor of Theology

Kim Sesing | Assistant Professor of Speech and Language Pathology

Jason Soenksen | Professor of Theology

Ernie Stremski | Professor and Medical Director for Physician’s Assistant Studies

Lori Woodall-Schaufler | Associate Professor of Theatre

Faith and Learning (Full-time)

Jonathan Balsman | Assistant Professor of Secondary Education

Elisabeth Bennett (CUAA) | Assistant Professor of Master of Science in Leadership

Jessica Grimm | Assistant Professor of Rehabilitation Science

Carol Lueders Bolwerk | Professor of Nursing

Kristin Halsell (CUAA) | Clinical Assistant Professor for Physician’s Assistant Studies

Nicole Muth | Department Chair and Professor of Elementary Education

Elizabeth Paly | Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Ann Scott | Clinical Assistant Professor for Physician’s Assistant Studies

Vittoria Sipone | Assistant Professor of Psychology

Stacy Stolzman | Associate Professor of Physical Therapy

Michael Uden | Vice Provost of Student Enrollment and Engagement; Professor of Elementary Education

Lori Woodall-Schaufler | Associate Professor of Theatre

Faith and Learning (Adjunct)

Mark Baden

Anthony Berthiaume

Terron Daniels

Gregory Groh

Lori Haven

Tanya Johnson

Ann Kukowski

Kristin Latus

Kevin Mowrer

Holly Virnoche


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