The Society of Sewanee Scholars, an organization of those who receive academic (merit) scholarships, recognize one faculty member every spring as Sewanee's Teacher of the Year. The Society plants a tree as a living recognition of this achievement.
Past Teachers of the Year
Inspired by a talk given by Professor of Classical Languages, John Douglas Seiters, The Society of Sewanee Scholars has planted a tree on campus in recognition of outstanding teaching by:
1998
Robert G. Benson
English/Mediaeval Studies
1999
Clay C. Ross
Mathematics
2000
Thomas D. Spaccarelli
Spanish
2001
Elizabeth (Cassie) Mansfield
Art & Art History
2002
Karen L. McGlothlin
Biology
2003
Edward P. Kirvin
Chemistry
2004
George W. Poe
French
2005
Harold J. Goldberg
History
2006
Douglas J. Drinen
Mathematics
2007
David G. Haskell
Biology
2008
John H. Shibata
Chemistry
2009
Sid Brown
Religion
