Dr. Christine Huel Receives Teaching Excellence Award

The University of Saskatchewan (USask) College of Nursing is pleased to congratulate Dr. Christine Huel (PhD) on receiving a University of Saskatchewan Students’ Union (USSU) Teaching Excellence Award.

Huel was nominated by students in her fourth-year nursing class, NURS 440 -  Interprofessional Perspectives Health Systems and Policy Development within a Global Context.

Each spring the USSU celebrates excellence at USask through awards for teaching, volunteerism, staff spirit, and contribution to campus culture.

On March 22, ten USSU award recipients were celebrated at Louis’ Loft on the Saskatoon Campus.

“I am honoured to receive the USSU Teaching Excellence award during my first year at the University of Saskatchewan,” said Dr. Huel.

“The NURS 440 learners and I explored many topics related to healthcare, politics, global health, and policy development. Though some of the healthcare issues we explored were heavy, they had the courage to listen and reflect upon the diverse perspectives and experiences shared by our community of learners. Having this teaching experience with the NURS 440 class was an award in itself. I extend a heartfelt thanks to them for taking the time from their busy schedules to nominate me.”

Huel joined USask College of Nursing as an assistant professor in 2024. She is a family nurse practitioner and PhD graduate from the University of Victoria. She has been a registered nurse since 2002, predominantly working in pediatrics and maternal child health, in addition to primary care.

Over the past 20 years, Huel and her family have lived abroad in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Thailand, The Netherlands, The Republic of Georgia, and most recently Lebanon, working for embassies and humanitarian organizations.

In addition to her role as an assistant professor with USask College of Nursing, Huel continues to practice as a family nurse practitioner.

Her research interests include routine childhood vaccines, vaccine hesitancy, nurse practitioner practice and education, cultural humility and care of 2SLGBTQIA+ migrant youth, and intensive parenting.

“Dr. Huel has been a wonderful addition to the College of Nursing,” said Dean Dr. Solina Richter (DCur).

“She brings with her extensive global experience, the expertise of advanced nursing practice, and an evident passion for teaching. Our students are lucky to have her shaping their nursing education!”.