An instructor at Lake Land College is celebrating a top state-level honor.  Lisa Earp, an instructor in business, was named the Post-Secondary Educator of the Year by the Illinois Business Education Association (IBEA).

Earp has taught at Lake Land for 22 years.  She has run a number of business courses and also helped develop the college’s Court Reporting & Captioning program, which she now directs. 

Beyond the classroom, Earp serves on multiple committees at Lake Land, focusing on curriculum, employment development, strategic planning, and recruitment of new faculty.  She is an active member of the IBEA and the Eastern Illinois Business Education Association (EIBEA).  Last year, Earp received the Teacher of the Year award at the EIBEA.

Lake Land College also highlights how Earp’s dedication to her students goes above and beyond.  She regularly hosts the college’s men’s basketball team for a back-to-school cookout as well as for Thanksgiving dinner.  She has also welcomed international students to her home for Christmas, ensuring they have a place to enjoy the holiday.

Josh Bullock, President of Lake Land College, praised Lisa Earp for the award and for going above and beyond to prepare her students for their future careers.  Bullock described Earp’s teaching as a model for ensuring students reach and exceed intended outcomes. 

Earp is the second instructor at Lake Land to be named Post-Secondary Educator of the Year by the IBEA.  The previous such winner came one year ago, as her former business program colleague Cindy Phipps received the honor.  Phipps – among other instructors – wrote a letter to the IBEA recommending Earp for this year’s award. 

More information on Lake Land College is available at www.LakeLandCollege.edu.  More information on the Illinois Business Education Association is available at www.ibea.org.