Mid Recognizes Exceptional Employees

 Mid Michigan College focuses on delivering knowledge and ability to empower learners and transform communities—including the community formed by the College’s faculty and staff.

In early 2020, an idea took shape to annually recognize faculty and staff members for efforts that exceeded the expectations of college leaders and their peers, and this tradition continues today.

2026 Award Recipients

Excellence in Teaching Award

Kelley Eltzroth (Clare) | Full-Time Faculty,  Psychology

Kelley Eltzroth has dedicated nearly 25 years to teaching psychology at Mid Michigan College. She is known for her generosity and attentiveness, creating student-centered classrooms where individuals are recognized and supported. As a leader in innovative teaching, she has helped advance educational resources and shape key initiatives, including new programs and faculty development. She is deeply engaged on campus and serves in numerous committees. Kelley is generous with her time and care with both students and colleagues, and is an inspiration to her peers to constantly strive for excellence.

The college also recognized the following employees who have reached Years of Service milestones.

5 years: Cheryl Barden, Rob Bejesky, Vanessa Bracamonte, Emily Endres-Bercher, Tim Hood, Jessica Johnson, Aaron Kimpfmiller, Mehgan Klein, Sara Lee, Scott McNeal, David Neeley, Isaac Reimer, Daniel Retberg, Lori Robb, Jason Robinson, Taylor Sackett, Nathan Seeley, Katelyn VanHaitsma and Frank Williamson

10 years: Norma Harris, Jon Hoerauf, Ranay Kade, Josh Long, Diane Miller, Dan Moreau, Ron Schafer, Penny Schneider and Sara Skornicka

15 years: Lisa Awrey, Brad Eckman, Lindsay Golden, LouAnn Goodwin, Maris Gross, Alicia Haley, Scott Wilson and Amanda Wismer

20 years: Genine Hayden and Scott Mertes

25 years: Mary Battaglia, Sallie Butler, Beth Fitzpatrick, Traci Goldsworthy and Jason Luna

Daryl Phillips

30 years: Kirk Lehr and Rick Thomas

35 years: Tena Diamond