 Sydney Fountain, instructor of psychology at Hutchinson Community College, has been named the 2024-25 Dragon Educator of the Year.

The honor, awarded annually by the HutchCC Student Government Association, recognizes outstanding teaching and student engagement across all academic areas. Students nominate instructors for the award, followed by a selection process that includes personal interviews conducted by SGA members.

Fountain, who received the award during the college’s commencement ceremony on May 9, joined HutchCC in 2021. She teaches General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology.

Students praised Fountain for her dedication to their academic and personal success.

“She really cares about our wellbeing as well as our education,” one student wrote in a nomination. Another noted, “Mrs. Fountain is an amazing professor. She creates a great environment to learn in by making sure students are engaged and are understanding the concepts of each lesson.”

Fountain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southwestern College and her Masters degree in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin University.

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 </figure>Fountain, who received the award during the college’s commencement ceremony on May 9, joined HutchCC in 2021. She teaches General Psychology and Abnormal Psychology.Students praised Fountain for her dedication to their academic and personal success.“She really cares about our wellbeing as well as our education,” one student wrote in a nomination. Another noted, “Mrs. Fountain is an amazing professor. She creates a great environment to learn in by making sure students are engaged and are understanding the concepts of each lesson.”Fountain earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from Southwestern College and her Masters degree in Psychology from Stephen F. Austin University.

Fountain named HutchCC Dragon Educator of the Year