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    'Real MVP': A professor gives a shout out to the student who nods along in class

    When Alexandra Middlewood saw a student nodding along and engaging with her lecture, it invigorated her and made her realize why she loved the job.
    by Autumn Barnes Dec 18, 2023 2 minutes
    Alexandra Middlewood said the small gesture made her realize why she loved the job.

    This story is part of the My Unsung Hero series from the Hidden Brain team. It features stories of people whose kindness left a lasting impression on someone else.

    About 18 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, political science professor Alexandra Middlewood was facing a daunting task: transitioning from teaching students entirely on Zoom to

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