At the Stearns Center for Teaching and Learning, we are thrilled to shine a spotlight on the many dedicated George Mason University educators who received a Thank-a-Teacher note from their students this past year (the 2024-2025 Academic Year). These heartfelt messages are a testament to the transformative power of teaching and the meaningful connections built in classrooms across George Mason.
What is Thank-a-Teacher?
The Thank-a-Teacher program is a Stearns Center special initiative that gives George Mason students an easy and personal way to express their gratitude to instructors who have made a difference in their academic journey. Whether it’s a professor, graduate lecturer, or someone leading a recitation or lab, students can submit a note of thanks to recognize instructors for their quality teaching. Each note is shared confidentially with the instructor and, if the student wishes, with their department chair as well.
Recognizing Excellence in Teaching
One of the core missions of the Stearns Center is to “identify and recognize quality in teaching.” The Thank-a-Teacher program is one of the many ways we fulfill this mission, by celebrating those who inspire, support, and empower our students every day.
See Who Was Thanked
We invite you to view the PDF list of 2024-2025 instructors to see all the outstanding educators who were celebrated and thanked by their students last year. The list is organized by college and alphabetized for easy browsing; take a look and join us in congratulating your colleagues!
Keep the Appreciation Going!
If you know a professor, instructor, or graduate lecturer who has made a positive impact in your academic life, it’s not too late to say thank you. The opportunity to submit a Thank-a-Teacher note for professors from Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 is still open until early June 2026. Your words of appreciation mean so much and help foster a culture of gratitude and excellence at George Mason.
Thank you to all our educators for your commitment, passion, and the difference you make every day. And thank you to our students for taking the time to recognize and celebrate the incredible teaching happening at George Mason University!
Let’s keep celebrating quality teaching together!