Myerscough veterinary nursing tutor recognised for teaching excellence

Helen Clarke has been named as a winner in the Veterinary Nursing Educator of the Year Awards, for her hard work and dedication, organised by Central Qualifications (CQ).

Helen was announced as a winners by Martin Barrow, CQ chair of governors, at the CQ Graduation and Awards Ceremony at Central Hall, Westminster.

The annual awards celebrate the commitment and hard work of staff who support veterinary nursing students, recognising their talent, skill, and dedication. They are open to anyone involved in training and educating veterinary nurses in the UK, with the winners nominated by students and fellow professionals.

Helen Clarke qualified as a veterinary surgeon in 1985 and worked for almost 20 years in mixed and small animal practice. After initially combining her practice work with part-time teaching at Myerscough College, she moved into teaching full-time.

She’s been part of the veterinary nursing team at the college for nearly 20 years, helping generations of nurses complete their courses.

Those nominating Helen praised her as “one of the loveliest tutors you could ever wish to teach you” who goes “above and beyond to ensure we all understand the lessons she’s teaching no matter how difficult they are.” Her “amazing teaching style keeps student engaged” and she is “very supportive and understanding of students’ different learnings methods and mental health.”

In response to receiving the award, Helen said: “Interacting with the students on their journey to qualification, and feeling that you may have played some small part in their success, is a privilege.

‘’I very much appreciate the fact some have taken the time and trouble to write such lovely comments and am really touched to receive this award.”