(Estherville)– An Iowa Lakes Community College professor has been named as one of the top three instructors for online teaching in a statewide group.
Carol Ayres, Professor of Music, was selected as one of three finalists of the “e11 Outstanding Online Instructor” award given by the Iowa Community College Online Consortium, a partnership of community colleges teaching online courses.
Ayres’ ranking was achieved after a group of experts reviews the classes she teaches online.
She has been at Iowa Lakes since 1988 where she leads the instrumental music groups; teaches humanities classes of music appreciation and jazz history; works ont he biennial college/community musical; co-organizes the college Madrigal; is director of the Iowa Lakes University of Okoboji Reggie Schive Annual Summer Jazz Camp; and is involved in several lakes area musical events throughout the year.
She received her Bachelor of Arts Degree from Buena Vista University and her Master’s Degree in Music Education at the University of South Dakota.
