Jodi Hallsten
It’s been quite the “year of the career” for Jodi Hallsten. In February, Jodi was designated the “Outstanding University Teacher” at Illinois State University. This is the highest teaching honor awarded at the university, which employs over 1,100 faculty and enrolls 21,000 students. Then in March, Jodi received the (ISU) “School of Communication Teaching Excellence” award. Finally, in May she was named the “Education Ambassador/Teacher of the Year” by the Bloomington (IL) Sunrise Rotary Club. Jodi is “just thrilled” about it all. “While it’s incredibly rewarding to have my work with students validated and recognized on so many levels, I will forever be grateful for the University award. I can’t tell you how hard I’ve worked for it. I still feel such awe that they chose me!” Jodi is the daughter of David Hallsten and granddaughter of Dorothy (Lilyquist) Hallsten.