The annual Provost's Award for Outstanding Teaching recognizes an outstanding teacher in each College at the University of Saskatchewan (USask). On September 18th, Dr. Shelley Peacock was recognized as the 2020 College of Nursing recipient.
Dr. Peacock is located at the USask Saskatoon Campus. She has been a valuable member of the College of Nursing since 2011. Teaching extensively in both the undergraduate and graduate programs, she brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to her teaching, based on her past clinical practice and her internationally recognized research on persons living with dementia.
“As a registered nurse I am honoured to learn with and from my patients; as a professor, I am privileged to learn with and from my nursing students,” said Dr. Peacock. “Teaching is my passion; I am delighted that passion shows through. I work alongside some wonderful colleagues in the College of Nursing and feel extremely grateful to receive this award.”
Students and co-workers have this to say about Dr. Peacock and her teaching.
“I have collaborated with Dr. Peacock in many ways and on numerous aspects of teaching over the years and have witnessed her exceptional influence on student learning….Shelley is a fantastic educator.” – Cheryl Besse, Associate Professor - Academic Programming, USask College of Nursing
“For many years I have had the privilege of working closely with Dr. Peacock in all areas of nursing, research and service work…I truly believe she is the most outstanding candidate…Shelley exemplifies the teacher scholar model…and has a passion for learning through discovery…” – Dr. Lorraine Holtslander, Professor, USask College of Nursing
“Dr. Peacock is genuine and authentic in her approach to teaching. She is highly engaged in the educational process and committed to providing all students with an optimum learning experience.” – Carol Bullin, Assistant Professor, USask College of Nursing
“I have had the pleasure and good fortune to be Dr. Peacock’s doctoral student since 2017. I can confirm, without reservation, that Dr. Peacock is an exemplary professor….She has encouraged and nurtured my development as a nurse researcher, author, and expert in the field of family and critical care nursing.” – Margie Burns, Doctor of Philosophy in Nursing (PhD) Graduate Student, USask College of Nursing
“I believe Dr. Peacock exemplifies what it means to be an ethical, passionate, competent, and caring nurse and educator. Dr. Peacock shows a passion for teaching, which is evident in the way she structures and teaches her classes….She shows genuine care, concern, and support for students by being approachable, understanding, and respectful.” – Tess Harrison, Master of Nursing (MN) Graduate Student, USask College of Nursing
“The profession of nursing is lucky to have an educator, such as Dr. Shelley Peacock, to inspire student nurses. With her talent for education, the content Dr. Peacock teaches will continue to extend far beyond the classroom setting.” – Steven Hall, Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) Undergraduate Student, USask College of Nursing
From everyone at the College of Nursing, congratulations Dr. Peacock. We are very fortunate to have you as a colleague and an associate professor in our college.
