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South Texas College names Teena Jacob 2026 Faculty of the Year
The award recognizes her outstanding contributions to teaching, student mentorship, innovative nursing education and dedicated service to South Texas College's mission.
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Bhavana P - Thu, 30, Jul 2026
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Teena Jacob / South Texas College
South Texas College has named Indian-origin professor Teena Jacob its 2026 Faculty of the Year, recognizing her contributions to teaching and student mentorship.
Jacob, a doctor of nursing practice (DNP) and faculty member in the Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) program, was honored for her commitment to student success, innovative teaching and service.
She joined the college as an adjunct instructor in 2019 before accepting a full-time faculty position in 2020.
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Commenting on the honor, Jacob said, “Teaching gives me the opportunity to touch the lives of patients I may never personally meet by preparing nurses who will care for them with competence, dignity and compassion. Every student has the potential to grow when they are supported, challenged and encouraged. That's why I truly enjoy what I do.”
"This award is not mine alone. It reflects the support, collaboration and dedication of our nursing faculty, department leadership and the incredible students who inspire us every day. I am grateful to be part of a team committed to excellence in preparing the next generation of nurses,” she further added.
Originally from India, Jacob began her nursing career before moving to the United States in 2005, where she obtained registered nurse licensure and spent 14 years specializing in labor and delivery. At South Texas College, she has taught courses across all levels of the ADN program in classroom, simulation laboratory and clinical settings, drawing on her clinical experience to prepare future nurses.
Her recent doctoral research examined the impact of high-fidelity simulation on the clinical judgment of graduating nursing students, using simulated acute kidney injury cases to evaluate decision-making and patient care skills. The findings reinforced the role of immersive simulation in strengthening clinical judgment and preparing students for professional practice.
Jacob also credited the ADN program's collaborative approach to student support for achieving a 99.43 percent first-time pass rate on the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), the highest among Texas nursing schools of comparable size.
College officials said the Faculty of the Year award recognizes Jacob's sustained excellence in teaching, scholarship and service, as well as her dedication to preparing the next generation of nurses.
Jacob earned a diploma in general nursing and midwifery and later completed a bachelor of science in nursing. She went on to earn a master of science in nursing education and a master of business administration from Grand Canyon University in 2019 before completing a Doctor of Nursing Practice in educational leadership from Post University in 2026.
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