Excellence in Teaching, 2025
UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law
Building community, confidence, and trust, while always pushing students to pursue continuous growth through a caring and creative approach, has earned Christensen the 2025 UNH Excellence in Teaching Award.
Teaching Legal Analysis, Writing, and Research at the UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law, Christensen’s ability to provide comprehensive feedback on every aspect of writing reinforces with her students that each one belongs and can succeed in the classroom. Her caring manner also transcends academics, as students have said her kindness emboldened them to be better people and reach their full potential in all aspects of their lives.
She previously served as assistant counsel for the Philadelphia Corporation for Aging, the Area Agency on Aging for Philadelphia County, and has worked in the legal office of the University of Chicago Medical Center and multiple law firms. Christensen is an alumna of the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts, and earned her J.D., with a Health Law Certificate, from Loyola University Chicago School of Law.
Christensen’s unwavering dedication, outstanding contributions, and commitment to excellence will leave an indelible legacy in the law community for generations of students. As one student noted, “One unique quality that makes her an excellent teacher is how personally invested she is in each student’s success. She made time to meet one-on-one, offered thoughtful feedback, and made legal writing, often a daunting subject, feel approachable and empowering.”
About this Award
Each year, the University selects a small number of its outstanding faculty for special recognition of their achievements in teaching, scholarship, and service. Awards for Excellence in Teaching are given in each college and school, and University-wide awards recognize public service, research, teaching, and engagement.
