Ms. Yvonne Leatherwood , Department of English Distinguished Teaching Award The Distinguished Teaching Award goes to Ms. Yvonne Leatherwood , Department of English . Ms. Leatherwood teaches composition and African-American literature. “Students like her dynamism in the classroom and her caring attitude,” says English Chairman Dr. Stephen Tabachnick. “At the same time, she is a demanding grader and someone who insists on high standards.” Leatherwood earned bachelor's and master's degrees from the U of M. Congratulations, Ms. Leatherwood.