 A Central Lakes College instructor has been selected for a prestigious award by the Minnesota State Board of Trustees. Kerry Frisch, a communications professor, was named the winner of the board's Award for Excellence in Teaching. Frisch teaches interpersonal communication and intercultural communication for CLC and teaches them all online. Frisch says she's developed her teaching style over time beginning as a kid when she'd watch her father, who was also a teacher. My dad especially, I think, is somebody that I consider a true hero and education hero. And I think that I learned a lot watching him and as a student here seeing the values that he portrayed in the classroom echoed by his colleagues. They weren't just teachers, they were lifelong learners themselves, and they made sure that they instilled that in the students that they taught. And so I think that's really important too, is that not only do I teach, but I continue to learn myself, so I hope that my students get the same thing from my classes. The Excellence in Teaching Award is conferred every year to recognize professional achievement and to encourage the ongoing pursuit of excellence. If you've enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland Public Television.