Dr. Monika Molnar Honored with 2025 Graduate Teaching Award

By: Jessica Boafo

Dr. Monika Molnar

The Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) department is excited to announce that Dr. Monika Molnar, professor and principal investigator of the Bilingual and Multilingual Development Lab, has been awarded the 2025 Temerty Medicine Graduate Faculty Teaching Award for Early Career Excellence. This prestigious recognition highlights Dr. Molnar’s dedication to graduate education and her exceptional ability to mentor and inspire students, marking an important achievement for both her and the SLP department.

Dr. Molnar, whose research focuses on how bilingual and multilingual individuals in early childhood development acquire and process language, is known for her passion for teaching and her genuine commitment to helping students succeed. Her approach blends strong academic knowledge with real-world application, making her a standout educator in the field. Her students have consistently praised her for her ability to support them in ways that help them thrive both academically and professionally.

One MHSc student shared, “She is a mentor in the true sense and has the ability to support and guide students, enabling them to flourish.” This reflects Dr. Molnar’s skill in creating an environment where students feel encouraged and empowered to reach their full potential.

Her courses also stand out for their practical relevance. Another student noted, “The theoretical knowledge and insights I gained in Dr. Molnar’s course proved highly relevant and equipped me with the necessary tools to effectively support bilingual children.” This feedback shows how Dr. Molnar’s teaching goes beyond theory, providing students with the tools they need to address real challenges in the field.

Dr. Rosemary Martino, Professor and Chair of the SLP Department, is equally impressed by Dr. Molnar’s impact: “I regard Dr. Monika Molnar as someone who clearly and without any doubt represents the exceptional qualities of excellence in graduate teaching for both professional and research students.”

As Dr. Molnar receives this well-deserved honor, it highlights the powerful role that dedicated educators play in shaping the next generation of professionals. Her contributions continue to inspire students, faculty, and the broader academic community, ensuring that the SLP department remains a leader in its field.