SCC psychology professor receives 2014 Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award

Published: 11/18/2014

Stoner, of O’Fallon, began teaching in 1999 after leaving her therapist job. Before coming to SCC, Lisa taught at John Wood Community College in Quincy, Ill., and St. Louis Community College. She currently teaches Introduction to Psychology as well as Adolescent Psychology, where she discusses concepts that are relevant to students so they can apply it to their own lives.

“Lisa’s willingness to put students at the center of the learning process has resulted in a transformation of the classroom into a dynamic engaging space. Students are not just receivers of information but are also engaged and understand how to apply that knowledge. Students in Lisa’s classes are successful. She consistently has courses that are filled to capacity and is able to help the majority of them learn the material due in large part to her skill in designing a learning environment that is challenging and provides opportunity for active learning,” said Chris Breitmeyer, vice president of Academic and Student Affairs. 

Stoner has a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology/Community Mental Health from Western Illinois University.

The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Award program recognizes more than 100 teachers from kindergarten to college professors who are examples of excellence in the field of education in the St. Louis metropolitan area. 

The award ceremony was held on Sunday, Nov. 16, at The Ritz-Carlton, St. Louis.

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.