Kelly M. Moser, PhD, is an Associate Professor of Spanish and World Language Education in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures. She teaches undergraduate Spanish and courses in language pedagogy. Moser’s research explores teacher identity and cognition, particularly how these intersect and influence teachers’ practices. Moser was awarded the College Teaching Award (Humanities), the Educator of Excellence Award by the Southern Conference on Language Teaching, and the Mississippi Educator of Excellence Award by the Mississippi Foreign Language Association. She was also a fellow for the American Academy of Arts and Sciences. Moser is leading the College TEAMS initiative.

Cody Fondren in an Instructor I of German and serves as the German Language Coordinator in the Department of Classical & Modern Languages and Literatures. Cody has been teaching at Mississippi State since 2017. He primarily coordinates and teaches the German I through German IV courses, mentors German Graduate Teaching Assistants, and serves on his department’s Outreach and Recruitment committees. He was recognized with the 2022 College of Arts & Sciences Teaching Award in Humanities. He was also part of the first group of Faculty in the Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence.

Amy Fountain is an Instructor II in the Department of Communication and has been teaching at Mississippi State University since 1999. She teaches undergraduate courses, both in person and online, in the Communication and Media Studies concentration and serves as the department’s Coordinator of the Internship Program and the Coordinator of Introductory Courses (CO 1003 & 1013). Amy has received the Teaching Award in Social and Behavioral Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences and was the inaugural recipient of the Award for Excellence in Service in the Department of Communication. As a teacher she strives to set high, clear expectations, foster a positive learning environment, make the content relevant, and form connections with and between her students. Amy enjoys taking advantage of professional development opportunities to continually improve her teaching and most recently has been part of the first cohort of the Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence.

Abigail Good is an Instructor I in the Department of Mathematics and Statistics. She is involved in service at the college and departmental levels as the Math Domain Coordinator, course coordinator of MA 1313: College Algebra, the curriculum chair for the Math & Stats Mathematics for Teachers courses, and as a member of the Arts & Sciences Curriculum Committee. Good has completed multiple Center for Teaching and Learning instructional courses and was a member of the first cohort to complete Maroon Academy for Teaching Excellence. She teaches mainly freshmen level math courses and is dedicated to making complex mathematical concepts accessible and engaging. She combines lectures with active-learning strategies to create an inclusive environment where students feel both challenged and supported.

Emily Stinson, PhD, is the Director of Composition and an Instructor II in the English Department. She teaches Accelerated and Honors Composition, literature, and creative writing courses. Stinson also trains and supervises Graduate Teaching Assistants in areas such as classroom management, curriculum, assignment design, assessment and feedback, student engagement, and integrating technology. Her teaching philosophy focuses on fostering positive self-efficacy and confidence in students through a nurturing yet challenging classroom environment. By implementing inclusive teaching strategies, engaging students in active learning, and highlighting the importance of metacognition, process, and reflection, Stinson aims to improve student learning outcomes and support students’ overall growth.

Sean Stokes, PhD, is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Chemistry, where he primarily teaches multiple sections of organic chemistry each semester. He is the author of the course books for CH 4513 and 4523 (Organic Chemistry I and II) and has co-authored several lab manuals used within the department. Dr. Stokes has received numerous teaching awards, including from Arts & Sciences and the Shackouls Honors College. His research focuses on developing environmentally friendly metal catalysts for organic transformations, and he also plays a key role in maintaining many instruments in the department.