Teaching as a first, second, or third language

The 2005 National Carl J. Norden/Pfizer Distinguished Teaching Award may bear my name, but clearly it is shared recognition for the institutions, numerous individuals, and varied professional experiences that inspired and influenced a veterinarian who became a teacher whom students seemed to value. My education, practice experience, exposure to some superb educators, and feedback from students have provided a diverse background of knowledge and experiences that have allowed me to adapt to teaching opportunities in courses other than clinical pathology and to develop my own style of instruction, teaching philosophy, and examination strategies and formats. In these times of limited funds and faculty recruitment, teaching programs have been developed to meet our learning objectives and make efficient use of monetary and faculty resources. The description that follows summarizes my thoughts and experiences.