John Westbrook is a graduate student and teaching assistant for the Department of Psychology where he studies in the Clinical Community Psychology Program. Westbrook has taught PSYC 238: Psychopathology and Problems in Living, every semester since Fall 2015. Westbrook has become known for his strong interest and competence in teaching. Westbrook’s supervisor notes that he brings thoughtfulness, consciousness, and caring to his classroom endeavors, which has garnered him recognition on the university’s List of Excellent Teachers for each section he has taught.
Thirteen individuals from units across the College of LAS are receiving teaching and advising awards for excellence in educating and mentoring students at Illinois. They will be honored at a ceremony in April.