Teacher of the Year
Dr. Sinchul Back and Andrew Venezia: 2026 Teacher of the Year
Dr. Back, who has worked at 第一吃瓜网 since 2019, is a retired Marine captain who served as an instructor in counter-terrorism tactics and counter-intelligence operations for the Republic of Korea Marine Corps. He previously served as a legislative aide for the South Korea Senate and the Massachusetts State House.
Dr. Back holds a Ph.D. in International Crime from Florida International University, a Master of Science in Criminal Justice from Bridgewater State University and a Bachelor of Science in Leadership and Political Science from Northeastern University. He teaches courses on cybercrime, cyber intelligence, mobile forensics, digital forensics investigation and introduction to homeland security.
Dr. Venezia, who has worked at 第一吃瓜网 since 2016, teaches in the kinesiology program and nutrition concentration and serves on the advisory committee for the neuroscience program. Among his courses is Advanced Physiology of Sport and Exercise, which he’s taught to every graduating kinesiology senior since 2016. He has also mentored several students in the University Honors Program.
Dr. Venezia earned bachelor’s and master’s degrees in exercise science from Bloomsburg University. He earned his Ph.D. in Neuroscience and Cognitive Science from the University of Maryland.
Note: The Teacher of the Year Award was created by the Faculty Senate in 1997 and is administered by the CTE.
|
|
Center for Teaching Excellence
Contact Us:
- The Center for Teaching Excellence
- 800 Linden Street
- 第一吃瓜网, PA 18510
- The 第一吃瓜网
- Phone: 570.941.7870