
Gateway instructors recognized for service
Gateway Community & Technical College instructors, Keith Lanser and Dr. Tom Sproat
are not only leaders in the classroom; they are also leaders in the community and
were recognized for their service.
Dr. Tom Sproat, Gateway biology instructor, was recognized by the Robert Cooper Audubon
Society on Nov. 16, as the recipient of the Clyde Hibbs Conservation Education Award
for excellence educating children, youth and/or adults on conservation issues and
practices and inspiring future generations to know and appreciate the natural world,
stated Sara R. McKillip, Robert Cooper Audubon Society President.
"I am flattered to be recognized for the work BIOSE has performed. But the work of
our organization is the result of a group of wonderful volunteers. Since 2009 we have
presented education programs to over 35,000 people and look forward to even greater
events in the future," said Dr. Sproat.
Dr. Sproat is also the executive director of the nonprofit organization BIOSE (Biology
Integration and Outreach for Science Education) which provides life science education
for k-12 students and research opportunities and professional development for teachers,
www.biose.org.
Keith Lanser, Gateway service learning instructor, was recognized by the Center for
Great Neighborhoods in Covington on Nov. 18, as the recipient of the Heart of the
Community Award for the leadership and energy exhibited through Renaissance Covington
and his long-term commitment to getting Gateway students involved in the life of the
Covington Community, said Dan Petronio, Associate Director, Center for Great Neighborhoods
of Covington.
Im proud of my students for what they have been able to accomplish. These experiences
show students that learning can be fun, rigorous, engaging and purposeful, all at
the same time, said Lanser.
In addition to his work with Gateway students on service learning projects, Lanser
also serves as Coordinator of Service Learning at Mount St. Joseph University in Cincinnati.