Southmont High School teacher Brian Turner has been named the 2025 recipient of the President’s Award for Excellence in Dual Credit Instruction by Ivy Tech Community College – Lafayette.
Turner teaches dual credit engineering courses at Southmont, which can lead to a technical certificate in Computer-Aided Design through Ivy Tech.
“Mr. Turner’s background as a former engineer has allowed him to create a hands-on, experience-based curriculum for our students,” said Southmont High School Principal Ashley Hammond. “His real-world perspective helps prepare students for both college and careers.”
“I’m honored to receive this recognition from Ivy Tech,” Turner said. “It’s incredibly rewarding to help our students earn college credit through dual credit engineering courses.”
Southmont High School’s partnership with Ivy Tech enables students to take college-level courses at no cost while still in high school. These dual credit classes count toward both high school graduation and college degrees, giving students a valuable head start on their futures.
