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Rachel Watson Teaching Portfolio

Honors and Awards

Academic

2010

    • Teaching Award of Merit, North American Colleges and Teachers of Agriculture
    • Mortar Board “Top Prof”, University of Wyoming
    • Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award, University of Wyoming (Ellbogen CTL, LeaRN, and Residence Life & Dining)

2009

    • Mortar Board “Top Prof”, University of Wyoming
    • Recognition of Excellence in Teaching Non-Honors Courses, University of Wyoming Honors Program
    • Promoting Intellectual Engagement (PIE) Award, University of Wyoming (Ellbogen CTL, LeaRN, and Residence Life & Dining)

2008

    • Mortar Board "Top Prof", University of Wyoming
    • Campus Recreation Outstanding External Contributor, University of Wyoming
    • Division of Student Affairs Outstanding External Contributor Nominee, University of Wyoming

2007

    • Division of Student Affairs Outstanding External Contributor Nominee, University of Wyoming
    • Lawrence Meeboer Outstanding Teacher, College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming
    • Mortar Board "Top Prof", University of Wyoming
    • Mortar Board "Tip of the Cap", University of Wyoming

2006

2005

      • Lawrence Meeboer Outstanding Teacher, College of Agriculture, University of Wyoming
      • RSO Awards of Excellence Outstanding Advisor, University of Wyoming

2004

      • Mortar Board “Top Prof”, University of Wyoming
      • College of Agriculture “Toot Your Horn” Award, University of Wyoming

2002

      • Mortar Board “Tip of the Cap” University of Wyoming

2001

      • Completed course work in Master’s program with a 4.0 GPA, University of Wyoming

1998

      • Summa Kum Laude, University of Denver
      • Outstanding Senior Chemistry Major, University of Denver
      • Completed a Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry with a 3.98 GPA, University of Denver

Previous Years

      • 96-98 Phi Beta Kappa, University of Denver
      • 94-98 Dean’s List, University of Denver
      • 1994 High School Valedictorian, Lake County High School Leadville, CO

Athletic/ Coaching Achievements

1990-Present

      • Coach of the University of Wyoming Ski Team Invited to Represent the United States at the World University Games (2011)
      • Coach of seven USCSA National Championship Teams
      • Coach of seventeen individual USCSA National Champions
      • Coach of sixty-four individual USCSA Academic All-Americans
      • 1998 Commitment to Excellence Award, Cross-Country skiing
        Denver University
      • 94-98 Varsity Letter Recipient Cross-Country skiing
        University of Denver
      • 1996 Scholar Athlete Award, University of Denver
      • 1994 Colorado State Champion, Cross- Country Skiing Vail, CO
      • 1994 National Relay Champion, Cross- Country Skiing Anchorage, AK
      • 90-94 Colorado High School All-State 4 times in Cross-Country Skiing