The University of Washington, Bothell has named Dr. Diane Gillespie as recipient of its 2010 Distinguished Teaching Award.

Of her award Dr. Gillespie says, “It means a lot. If you are a person who is conscionable about teaching and it is a true calling to you — a real, true calling — to be recognized for what you love to do … there’s just nothing like it.”

Dr. Gillespie joined the UW-Bothell faculty in 1998 as a professor in the interdisciplinary arts and sciences program. During this time she has taught courses as diverse as community psychology, qualitative research methods and interactive learning: theory and practice.