In serving as Undergraduate Program Officer and the instructor of record for multiple foundational courses within the Animal Sciences curriculum at Mississippi State and Auburn Universities, Dr. Huntington has established an inspirational legacy of teaching and advising excellence that has significantly enhanced the undergraduate experience across multiple institutions and impacted the professional development of her peers in transformative ways. Dr. Huntington’s pedagogy is innovative and serves to significantly enhance the undergraduate educational experience. She serves as a highly effective peer mentor fostering the adoption of state-of-the-art pedagogies within the classrooms of her colleagues. Having previously received 12 University and National teaching or advising awards recognizing her impact and excellence, Dr. Huntington is a fitting addition to the distinguished Animal Sciences faculty who have been honored as American Society of Animal Science Distinguished Teachers.