Outstanding Faculty and Staff Honored

By | April 26, 2019
Daemen President Gary Olson presents the Outstanding Faculty Award to Dr. Lisa Parshall.
Daemen President Gary Olson presents the Outstanding Faculty Award to
Dr. Lisa Parshall.

Three Daemen College faculty and staff were presented 2019 Outstanding Faculty and Staff Awards by President Gary Olson following his spring State of the College address on April 24.

This year’s honorees are Dr. Lisa Parshall of Tonawanda, professor of political science, Outstanding Faculty Award; Patrick Ryan of Cheektowaga, mailroom clerk, Outstanding Staff Award; and Phyllis Shroot of Brooklyn, coordinator of education for the Brooklyn program, Outstanding Administrator Award.

“It is a great honor to recognize these stellar faculty and staff and to acknowledge their extraordinary service to our college,” said Olson.

(L-R) President Gary Olson, Elizabeth Wright, dean of health and human
services (accepting on behalf of Phyllis
Shroot), Patrick Ryan, and Dr. Lisa Parshall.

Parshall was praised for being “instrumental in the design and execution of her program’s curriculum. She greatly enhances the student experience and is always available to students and peers.”

In recognizing Ryan, he was commended for “his positive energy and taking pride in a job well done. He never hesitates to help others and is a hard worker, and always displays a kind demeanor.”

Shroot was noted for “not hesitating to take on difficult challenges, and working hard to empower others and collaborate as a true team player. She is a professional and dedicated employee.”