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SBCC FACULTY EXCELLENCE AWARD Library Director
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Interview with Kenley Neufeld :
What teaching tip or counseling advice do you have for other faculty?
I have been teaching online since 2002 and I found it a great method of instructional delivery. I find myself more connected to the students, as a whole, and am able to have more in depth participation from all students. If you haven’t tried teaching online, I encourage you to give it a try. If you are teaching online, make yourself available to your students in real time.
What careers or jobs did you have before working at SBCC?
I’ve done everything from work the “slime line” in an Alaska fish factory, picking strawberries in Oregon to working graveyard shift in a 24-hour market/liquor store.
Who was your most influential teacher and why?
My life partner and spouse taught me about patience. Thich Nhat Hanh taught me about understanding, compassion, and listening.
What are your hobbies/interests?
My interests are my family and my mediation practice. My hobbies are volunteering my time for community action groups and motorcycle riding.
What are you reading now?
Geography of Thought: How Asians and Westerners Think Differently...and Why.
What do you love about your job?
The people I work with and their willingness to try new ideas. The freedom to explore, learn, and grow.
What has been your greatest accomplishment and/or challenge?
Learning to listen well.
What's one thing most people don't know about you?
Born in Nigeria.
What is your idea of perfect happiness?
I am perfectly happy.
What historical figure would you most want to meet?
Gandhi.
What is your favorite place in the world?
Deer Park Monastery (at least today).
What is your personal motto?
Smile and breath.