NVCC Teacher Receives State Honor
Dr. Terry Alford one of 12 recipients of 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award.
By Stephanie Martinez
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
It’s the end of the day and, as usual, Dr. Terry Alford is playing a couple of games of online chess. His daughter is around and hears his advice for his chess opponent after a poor move: “Why Pawn to K3? Would Knight to K4 be better?” he asks.
Alford’s daughter looks at him. “You can’t stop being the professor, can you?” she said.
After a long history of achievements, history professor Alford was honored with the 2010 Outstanding Faculty Award, highest faculty honor for Virginia’s public and private colleges and universities.
During high school, Alford realized he would dedicate his life to enriching others.
“I recall very distinctly a conversation I had with my older brother in the bedroom we shared when I was in the ninth grade,” he said. “He asked me what I wanted to be, and I replied a teacher. At that time, I didn’t know what I wanted to teach, but I knew early on that good teachers were people of intelligence, integrity, and inspiration.”
As a Northern Virginia Community College (NVCC) instructor, Alford was recognized for his superior work on research, teaching and public service. Student and teacher feedback, his accomplishments, contributions and awards allowed Alford to become one of the 12 recipients of the award that recognizes top faculty members in Virginia.
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He’s a great Prof.