Belinda Kleinhans, recipient of the Amit and Meena Chakma Award for Exceptional Teaching by a Student, 2010

Germanic & Slavic Studies

Belinda Kleinhans is acknowledged by her students as being willing to go the

Belinda Kleinhans
“extra mile” to help them learn and understand the course material. Students state that Belinda comes to class well prepared and is enthusiastic about the course material. She uses a variety of materials and teaching methods (including games, poetry, plays and music) to help students grasp the German language and culture.  Belinda creates a comfortable environment where students are encouraged to express opinions and ask questions. She encourages students to develop their own views and tailors the curriculum to fit student interests.