Professor Michele de Goeas-Malone in the Education and Language Acquisition Department received a CUNY Teaching Award for 2024-2025. This recognition honors her commitment to teaching excellence and student success. Prof. de Goeas-Malone attributes her success to mentors who believed in her potential. Her teaching style, characterized by connection and engagement, is highly evaluated for inspiring future educators. See the college’s press release at https://www.laguardia.edu/news/professor-michele-de-goeas-malone-to-receive-cuny-teaching-award-in-march/ for more information.