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Giving ThanksDear STP Members, We have just returned from a fantastic Annual Conference on Teaching (ACT) in St. Louis, and I am still full of inspiration and gratitude after spending three joyous days in the presence of so many dedicated teachers. A central theme of this year's conference was the spirit of belongingness—a sentiment thoughtfully emphasized throughout the event by our ACT Director, Garth Neufeld. In an academic landscape where it can be easy to feel isolated or overwhelmed by mid-semester pressures (and seemingly countless other pressures), ACT provided a welcoming space to reconnect with colleagues who truly understand the rewards and challenges of our profession. Being surrounded by such an inclusive and supportive community was a poignant reminder of why STP is such a vital home for psychology educators. In addition to hearing many excellent talks and visiting with as many poster presenters as I could get to, a major highlight of our time in St. Louis was celebrating the outstanding contributions of our colleagues. Please join me again in congratulating this year’s award recipients: STP Teaching Award Winners
STP Excellence in Service Award Winners
And of course, thanks to Leslie Berntsen and Chelsea Robertson and their respective selection committees for their work in making these awards to such excellent teachers. See this ToP article to read more about each awardee. Please consider applying for one of these awards for 2027. Learn about the awards and how to apply on the Awards and Recognition page of the STP website, or nominate a colleague for one (or more) of these awards. As was discussed during the conference, there can be a post-ACT malaise that sets in once we return to our normal routines. This is a critical time to prevent that from happening. Schedule a Zoom with a colleague you met or reconnected with in St. Louis and talk about something you have used or plan to use from the conference. Let’s keep that ACT spirit going! Imagine how wonderful it would be if we kept the spirit of ACT going throughout the entire year. Our deepest thanks go to Garth Neufeld and the entire ACT Steering Committee for their tireless work and dedication in planning and organizing such an exceptional event. Their efforts behind the scenes ensured that everything ran smoothly and created an environment where everyone felt valued and welcomed. I am already looking forward to ACT in Omaha next year. But first, don’t forget about the upcoming Virtual Conference on Teaching (VCT), which will be held February 18-19. It will provide another chance for us to gather and focus on what we all love most about our jobs. As we move through November—navigating midterms, academic advising and registration, and preparations for finals and the term ahead—I hope you can take a moment to carry that sense of belonging and community into your classrooms and home institutions. Thank you for everything you do for your students and for being a part of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology. Warm regards, Drew Christopher President, Society for the Teaching of Psychology | Need to change your email address? Please email stp@teachpsych.org Consider adding to your support of the Society for the Teaching of Psychology by making a Thank you to all of our donors! Quick Links
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