CHSP faculty member named 'Educator of the Year' by Ohio Association of Physician Assistants

October 10, 2021

The following story was first published within the Ohio Association of Physician Assistants' October newsletter. 

The 2021 Jerry A. Greco Memorial Educator of the Year Award has been awarded to Cheryl Geng, PA-C. Mrs. Geng is a faculty member with the College of Health Sciences and Professions' Physician Assistant Practice at Ohio University in Dublin, Ohio.

Cheryl Geng

She was nominated by the students in the Class of 2023.  Upon learning she was the recipient she wrote:

“I would like to sincerely thank my students for nominating me for this award. I am humbly honored to receive it. I also wish to thank the OAPA and all the members who are working so hard for the advancement of our profession. Thank you again.”

Entire Cheryl Geng Nomination(opens in a new window).  

Nomination Excerpts

Mrs. Geng has been a phenomenal teacher by knowledge and example. She leaves profound influence on her students through her hard work and compassion. - Justina Syu, PA-S

Mrs. Geng’s teaching instills a fire of pursuit in my soul to learn all that I can, not for pleasing her or bringing myself satisfaction, but for the well- being of my future patients. - Abigail Willette, PA-S

She motivates the pursuit of academic excellence, while also reminding us that our studies are just one component of life and living. - Paul Pang, PA-C

Mrs. Geng is always supporting us in our extracurricular events, whether it's helping us set up our PA Olympics or contributing to our 5K for Platonia. - Nick Musico, PA-S

Her lectures help students to master the content by using helpful illustrations, readings, and cases. If a student has questions, she is very through, takes into account the latest research, and will investigate any question she is unsure about. - Meredith Mayfield, PA-S

It is extremely evident that Mrs. Geng is truly and GENUINELY invested in not only our success as PAs, but also in our personal well-being, which is of just as much importance. - Colleen Malloy, PA-S

She is always supportive of life outside of PA school. Mrs. Geng recognizes the challenges of life and is always stressing the importance of physical, mental, and social health. - Hannah Barker, PA-S

Mrs. Geng is everything you could ever want in a mentor, professor, and PA. - Alex Ancona, PA-S