Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching
Teaching Medal Award Winner
![Kathryn Fletcher, headshot](images/2006/fletcher_k.jpg)
Kathryn Fletcher
Maui
An associate professor in general humanities/anthropology, Kathryn Fletcher believes anthropology is of immense importance because it promotes understanding among human beings.
Her passion for teaching, compassion for students and her resourcefulness are standout traits to all those around her. She brings the complex subject of anthropology to life and ensures her classes are fun, creative and entertaining.
A student commented, "She deserves to be recognized as a teacher, anthropologist and most of all, a friend. She’s an 'A' in my book."
The Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Teaching is awarded by the Board of Regents as tribute to faculty members who exhibit an extraordinary level of subject mastery and scholarship, teaching effectiveness and creativity and personal values that benefit students. The board also awards the Regents’ Medal for Excellence in Research.
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