Congratulations, Birgitte Eppel, Instructor in the Addiction Studies Certificate program, on receiving the Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota John Baptiste de La Salle Outstanding Teacher award for 2026.
For more than 10 years, Birgitte has served as an exceptional educator, mentor, clinician and colleague within our programs. She teaches and supports each of our practicum students in the Addictions Studies Graduate Certificate and Dual Track programs. In doing so, she plays a vital role in one of the most important transitions in our students’ educational journeys: helping them move from scholar to practitioner.
The honor is awarded each year to the SGPP course contracted faculty member who has sustained excellence in teaching and served as a model of the Lasallian Catholic spirit. Birgitte is an alum of our MA Marriage and Family Therapy program.
Photo: Birgitte accepted the award from TD Hostikka, program director, who nominated her for this honor.
