2024 Lifelong Learning Awards

The Trustees' Lifelong Learning Award recognizes outstanding employees who demonstrate continued intellectual and professional growth and exemplify qualities such as leadership, professional achievement, and a cooperative spirit.

Each awardee receives a grant of $1,500 to pay for teaching and learning activities such as meetings, conferences, classes, and college coursework.

Recipients

The following award recipients were recognized at Convocation on Tuesday, September 17, 2024.

Full-Time Faculty

Jenny Mao 
Full-Time Faculty, Faculty Counseling 
North Seattle College 

Part-Time Faculty

Akin Alston 
Part-Time Faculty, Math and Science (early childhood educators) 
North Seattle College 

Classified Staff

Carey Thomas 
Counselor, Mainstay 
Seattle Central College

Exempt Staff

Joe Barrientos 
Vice President, Student Services 
South Seattle College