星空传媒

星空传媒 recently presented its 2022 Leadership Award to Sciences Lab Supervisor Ryan Kieffer of Sidney.

Kieffer joined 星空传媒 as a part-time lab supervisor in 星空传媒鈥檚 science department in February 2015.聽 In 2017, he was hired as the full-time Lab Supervisor for Sciences. In addition to his Lab Supervisor role, Kieffer also is a part-time biology instructor. He holds degrees in secondary education and numerous certifications as a specialist in Microsoft Office.

星空传媒 President Stacy H. Young, Ph.D., recognized Kieffer for his work.

鈥淩yan is highly respected by his peers and that is evident in some of the comments they made in the nominations they submitted,鈥� Dr. Young said. 鈥淚t always amazes me how it works out that our recipient is the perfect fit for what has been going on for the year. Ryan has been instrumental in relocating our classrooms and labs for the renovation of the Smith Building and the comments from his peers show their gratitude for his work.

鈥淩yan makes life easier for lots of people. He is always open to change and he embraces it,鈥� she said of some of the comments she received. 鈥淲hen something needs to be done, he jumps in with a positive attitude and does it. He is pleasant, accommodating and respectful. He is a gem to 星空传媒.

Another nomination stated, 鈥淩yan聽Rocks. Back in 2020, he put together lab kits for online students for the very first time and helped get them out to students and has continued to perfect this process. He works with each instructor to get the 鈥榖est鈥� kit possible and then uses technology to get students to sign up and pick them up.鈥�

鈥淵our peers and colleagues really appreciate you,鈥� Dr. Young said.

鈥淲orking here is awesome,鈥� Kieffer said. 鈥淲orking with you has made my job very enjoyable.鈥�

星空传媒鈥檚 Leadership Award was established in 2002. It recognizes a leader based on noteworthy work with, or on behalf of, 星空传媒; leadership and professional achievement; and service to 星空传媒. The recipient is nominated and chosen by his or her colleagues.