2023 Teaching Excellence AwardDr. Kathleen Lukaszewicz is praised for her adaptability, displaying an ability to teach to a multitude of learning styles in a rigorous academic environment. She additionally is known to go above and beyond for her students, as displayed by her efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic that maximized one-on-one instruction. Lukaszewicz鈥檚 commitment has helped her students鈥� score one standard deviation above the national average in her specialized content areas.
鈥淥ur students leave for clinical practice with a knowledge base in Dr. Lukaszewicz鈥檚 areas of expertise in pathophysiology and cardiopulmonary function that is competitive with the highest ranked programs in the country,鈥� said Dr. Allison Hyngstrom, professor and chair of physical therapy, 鈥渁nd this confers an extra advantage for our students in the clinic.鈥�
Lukaszewicz serves as director of graduate studies for the Department of Physical Therapy鈥檚 master鈥檚 and Ph.D. programs and is a major reason Marquette鈥檚 Doctor of Physical Therapy program is ranked No. 13 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.
鈥淚 feel incredibly honored to be recognized for my role in the education of future physical therapists,鈥� Lukaszewicz said. 鈥淚 find daily inspiration from the individual student who suddenly finds clarity in the complex. To aid and witness these light-bulb moments is absolute magic. This award widened my lens so I could see that these small moments have made a big impact. Thank you to all my colleagues, students and former students who contributed letters and other forms of support for this award. I am so lucky to be at Marquette doing what I love.
