Professor Justine Dee has received the Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award for her innovative teaching methods and ability to engage and inspire students.

Dee teaches courses in exercise science, musculoskeletal management, fundamentals in clinical practice and health systems business management for the Department of Rehabilitation and Movement Science. She is a practicing physical therapist, orthopedic clinical specialist and lymphedema therapist. She serves as director of physical therapy services for the New England Survivors of Torture and Trauma program and is co-owner of Dee Physical Therapy.

The Kroepsch-Maurice Excellence in Teaching Award memorializes Robert H. and Ruth M. Kroepsch and her parents, Walter C. and Mary L. Maurice. Robert H. Kroepsch served as registrar and dean of administration at UVM from 1946-56. Ruth graduated from UVM in 1938 and her father, Walter Maurice, graduated from UVM in 1909. All four were teachers.