MDCC Honors Chef David Crews with 2025 TROJAN Teacher Award
Mississippi Delta Community College (MDCC) is proud to announce that Chef David Crews, Culinary Arts instructor at the Greenville Higher Education Center (GHEC), has been named the recipient of the prestigious 2025 TROJAN Teacher Award. The honor was presented during the Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, August 11, 2025, by Dr. Valarie Morgan, Vice President of Instruction and Accreditation/Provost.
The TROJAN Teacher Award—an acronym for Teachers Recognized for Optimism, Job Well Done, Academic Excellence, and Nurturing Students—celebrates instructors who embody excellence in teaching, dedication to student success, and active involvement in the MDCC community. To qualify, recipients must have served as full-time faculty members at MDCC for at least ten years, attend college functions, and participate in committees or student organizations.
Chef Crews, who began teaching at MDCC in 2008, is a nationally recognized chef with more than 25 years of industry experience. Through the Culinary Arts Technology program, he brings professional expertise and creativity into the classroom, inspiring students to pursue their culinary passions while equipping them with the skills necessary for success.
“I am both honored and humbled to have been named the TROJAN Teacher of the Year,” said Crews. “It has been my mission each and every year at MDCC to impart my skills and knowledge that I have learned in the last 25 years in the industry into my students and encourage and push them to follow their dreams and become the best they can be!”
Dr. Morgan praised Crews for his unwavering commitment to excellence. “It is a true privilege to serve alongside educators like Chef David Crews. His unwavering dedication, instructional excellence, and deep commitment to student success embody the very spirit of the TROJAN Teacher Award. Chef Crews brings optimism, professionalism, and heart to everything he does—from the classroom to campus-wide initiatives. His impact reaches far beyond culinary instruction; he inspires our students and colleagues alike. Honoring him with this award is not only a celebration of his achievements, but a reflection of the high standards we strive for at MDCC. We are proud to recognize Chef Crews and grateful for the example he sets as we work together to provide our students with the best possible academic experience.”
The TROJAN Teacher Award is a longstanding tradition at MDCC, honoring faculty members who go above and beyond to educate, encourage, and inspire students. MDCC proudly congratulates Chef David Crews for his outstanding contributions to the college and to the lives of his students.
