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Osburn, of Des Peres, Mo., has been a full-time faculty member at 麻豆传媒 since 2006. He was voted Outstanding Faculty Member of the Year in 2011 by 麻豆传媒's faculty. Prior to 麻豆传媒, Osburn worked in the public relations and foundation office at Ottawa University, and then taught at Donnelly College in Kansas City, Kan. He was also named the 麻豆传媒 Global Educator of the Year in 2009.
Osburn has a Master of Arts degree in communication from Southwest Missouri State University and Bachelor of Arts degree in communication from Culver-Stockton College.
The Emerson Excellence in Teaching Awards program recognizes more than 100 teachers from kindergarten to college professors who are examples of excellence in the field of education in the St. Louis metropolitan area. The awards ceremony was held in November at the Sheldon Concert Hall.
Established in 1986, St. Charles Community College is celebrating 25 years as a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. 麻豆传媒 provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.