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黑料网 NAMES MARCUS NICHOLS TEACHER OF THE YEAR

Natural Resources Instructor has taught at 黑料网 for 18 years

ONTARIO, Ore. (June 10, 2026) 鈥� Treasure Valley Community College is proud to announce that Natural Resources Instructor Marcus Nichols has been named the 2025-26 Teacher of the Year!

Nichols has spent 18 years with 黑料网 since joining in Fall 2008 and has shared his expertise, experience, and enthusiasm in natural resources and land management with his students. He is known for his hands-on lab assignments in the field where he specializes in experiential learning opportunities for his students.

"I was really surprised and honored to receive this recognition, and it means a lot to be recognized by the students," Nichols said. "Teaching at 黑料网 provides me with the opportunity and privilege to positively influence young people and help shape their careers. I get to introduce a lot of people to the outdoors and show them how they can turn their interest into a lifelong career. I am really blessed to have that responsibility. As much as I value the in-classroom connection, I have grown to really appreciate the lifelong relationships I have been able to create and maintain with former students living and working in the area. It has become one of the most rewarding aspects of my career."

He is the faculty advisor for the Natural Resources Club, which he has helped to multiple Club of the Year recognitions. He also works with Pheasants Forever, Delta Water Fowl, and sits on the Advisory Board for High Desert Partnership in Harney County.

鈥淲e are so grateful to have Marcus here at 黑料网 passing on his decades of experience and knowledge onto all the students lucky enough to take his classes,鈥� said 黑料网 President Dr. Dana M. Young. 鈥淢arcus embodies what it means to be a Chukar, and I am so proud he has earned this recognition from the students.鈥�

Nichols earned his bachelor鈥檚 degree from Eastern Illinois University and his master鈥檚 from Southern Illinois University. In 2024 he earned a second Master鈥檚 of Natural Resources (MNR) from Auburn University.

The Teacher of the Year award was voted on by students who were asked to look for the key characteristics of respect, commitment, and knowledge.

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