BU academic, Dr Holly Henderson, has been recognised for her聽exceptional聽impact on education聽by successfully becoming a National Teaching Fellow (NTF).聽
The National Teaching Fellowship Scheme recognises,聽rewards聽and celebrates individuals who have made an outstanding impact on student outcomes and the teaching profession.鈥疶his accolade is聽widely recognised as a mark of quality in higher education nationally and internationally.聽It is a competitive process leading to a small number of individuals across the sector being awarded a fellowship.聽As a National Teaching Fellow,聽Dr Henderson joins a community which聽actively聽contributes聽to聽the promotion of excellence within teaching and learning.聽
聽is a Senior Lecturer in Education Excellence in the Centre for Fusion Learning Innovation & Excellence聽(FLIE). She聽also lectures for BU's聽Business School (BUBS) and the Faculty of Health聽&聽Social Sciences.聽Having struggled herself during her formal education with dyslexia,聽Dr Henderson聽is passionate about education innovation that enhances the learning experience, engagement, quality, and outcomes.聽
Commenting on this achievement, Professor Keith聽Phalp, Pro Vice-Chancellor - Education and Quality, said: 鈥淐ongratulations to Dr Henderson for this recognition of her commitment and dedication to excellence within education. The fellowship rightly recognises the聽expertise聽which she has in this field, which brings great benefits to our students.鈥澛�
Dr Henderson expressed her delight with the award, saying: 鈥淚 feel very honoured to be recognised in this way, especially since the competition for a National Teaching Fellowship is so high. I would like to thank the colleagues who have encouraged me throughout my career and with the application process. I am looking forward to working with other Fellows and supporting others to聽demonstrate聽their positive impact on student learning.鈥�
