1997 Teaching Fellow from UoR

Meredith Cherland

Meredith Cherland has been a dedicated member of the Faculty of Education at the University of Regina since 1978, earning a reputation as an outstanding teacher. She is also highly regarded as a mentor to graduate students. Her expertise in literacy education, combined with her broad academic interests and achievements, enriches her teaching and lends authenticity to her interactions with students. Known for her enthusiastic approach and diverse teaching strategies, Meredith’s passion for her subject consistently made her classes favourites among students.

Beyond her teaching, Meredith has shown a deep commitment to enhancing university education. She served as the first Director of the University of Regina’s Teaching Development Centre and as a founding member of the Committee on University Teaching, providing leadership in establishing policies to improve teaching quality for years to come. She has developed a teacher preparation program for graduate assistants, created the university’s “Inspiring Teaching Awards”, initiated Teaching Circles, and led numerous workshops on teaching excellence. In 1997, she co-chaired the 17th Annual Conference of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education hosted by the University of Regina, further demonstrating her ongoing dedication to advancing higher education.

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