Congratulations to Dr. Valadez for being nominated for the Sheena Malhotra Pedagogical Excellence award

About the award:

Presented to a faculty member who has gone above and beyond in the classroom, fostering an inclusive, engaging, and affirming learning environment for LGBTQIA2S+ students.

• Demonstrates exceptional teaching and mentorship of students that fosters an inclusive learning environment.
• Incorporates intersectional LGBTQIA2S+ perspectives, voices, and experiences into their curriculum, pushing the boundaries of what is traditionally taught in Queer Studies through the use of current theories and perspectives.