Reagan Siggard

Huntsman School of Business Teacher of the Year

Reagan Siggard, an instructor in the Data Analytics & Information Systems Department, was recognized as the 2022-2023 Huntsman School of Business Teacher of the Year. Siggard's market-driven curriculum, combined with her collaborative approach, has resulted in outstanding evaluations and consistently high scores from students over the past three years. "I want my students to feel my genuine enthusiasm for the course content and, most importantly, my desire for them to succeed in and outside my classroom. For me, effective teaching is summed into one overarching theme: Be intentional," Siggard noted. Her instructional areas include python programming, data warehouses, database management, and data visualization. 

Her dedication to student learning goes beyond the classroom, as she actively engages with students through clubs, business visits, trips, and competitions. She mentors and supports student organizations like the Association for Information Systems and Women in Tech, empowering students to excel in their chosen fields. Kaitlyn Olson, one of Siggard's students, commended her dedication, stating, "Through each interaction, Professor Siggard has proved to go above and beyond with unwavering motivation to create a positive learning experience for students." Whether teaching online or in-person, Siggard's commitment to helping every student learn the material is evident. Kylee Zimmerman, another student, stated that "Professor Siggard helped me realize my potential in data analytics, a field I didn't even realize existed."

Chris Corcoran, the head of the Data Analytics and Information Systems department, praised Siggard's exceptional teaching abilities, stating, "Reagan is one of the most astonishingly outstanding teachers that I have ever worked with during my 24 years as a faculty member at USU. I say "astonishingly" because of her extraordinary commitment to self-improvement and lifelong learning, and because those qualities have so rapidly vaulted her among the very best." Corcoran went on to note that the student experience in Siggard's courses is top notch, lauded her mentorship outside of the classroom of scores of students, and called her out for being "one of the kindest and most collegial faculty with whom I have ever worked." Professor Kelly Fadel, a colleague of Siggard's, noted that "one of the qualities I admire most about Reagan is her dedication and selflessness as an instructor. She puts a significant amount of effort into her courses, yet she is always willing at a moment's notice to share her practices and materials with her fellow instructors."

Siggard earned her bachelor's and master's degrees in Management Information Systems from USU. She is currently enrolled in a PhD program in Instructional Technology and Learning Sciences at USU, with an expected graduation in 2024. As an undergraduate, she served as a student leader in the Huntsman Scholar Program. A native of Morgan, Utah, Siggard loves rural life, surrounded by animals.