2025 Excellence in Teaching Awards
Ronald Brown, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Psychology Dr. Ronald Brown is an accomplished educator and researcher who joined Dean College’s psychology department in 2017. He has consistently demonstrated excellence in teaching, research, curriculum development, and student mentorship. His dedication to engaging students in research has led to numerous conference presentations and publication opportunities, inspiring both students and faculty to pursue scholarly inquiry. Dr. Brown has played a pivotal role in integrating research within the psychology program, particularly through his leadership in the research methods course. He has been integral in the continued success of the Dean Career Advantage initiative. Additionally, Dr. Brown is steadfastly committed to evolving his coursework to meet the needs of his students. His efforts have been instrumental in improving student preparedness and academic success. Looking ahead, Dr. Brown remains focused on expanding student research opportunities, utilizing the social science lab to enhance student learning, and continuing his positive contributions to the psychology program. His unwavering commitment to student success, mentorship, research excellence, and curricular innovation has made him an invaluable member of the Dean community. Dr. Brown earned a B.A. in Psychology and Spanish, an M.Ed. in Education, and a M.A. in Educational Psychology from the University of Minnesota, and a Ph.D. in Psychology from the University of Puerto Rico. Stephanie O’Neil, Ed.S., ’90, Adjunct Instructor in Business and Mathematics Stephanie O’Neil joined Dean College in 2017 as an adjunct instructor in mathematics. Since then, she has remained a valued faculty member and has consistently demonstrated her expertise and dedication to her students. As a proud Dean graduate, Mrs. O’Neil brings a unique perspective to her position and a steadfast commitment to the College’s mission. Mrs. O’Neil encourages learning through classroom discussions, open-ended questioning, hands-on activities, and cooperative learning. She has contributed to the development of the personal finance course and has also taught economics. Students praise her for keeping classes engaging with real-world applications. As an instructor of business courses within the Arch Learning Community, she has excelled at assisting students diagnosed with learning challenges or differences to achieve their academic goals. In the upcoming academic year, she will expand her role within the Arch Program by teaching mathematics. Mrs. O’Neil earned an A.S. in Small Business Management from Dean College, a B.S. in Accounting, an M.A. in Teaching, and an M.Ed. in Special Education from Bridgewater State University, and an Ed.S. in Curriculum and Instruction from Liberty University.
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