2008 Woodie Awards
Mead Award given to nursing teacher
Savanna Mustoe
Issue date: 9/13/07 Section: News
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With her warm smile and big heart, it is obvious why her students nominated her.
The award is considered an honor, and many teachers would be thrilled to receive it.
But only one lucky faculty member a year normally is recognized with the award.
Cannon, who was busy at the ceremony with her duties as chairwoman of the commencement committee, said she was shocked and surprised when she heard the news.
"I was very surprised and honored," she said. "AC has the best faculty around, and many other teachers were more deserving than I.
"I believe I teach the best of the best."
She said she believes the qualifications for the award include "a passion for teaching, a love for students and a desire to see them succeed above and beyond."
"I was not expecting this award," she said. "It came as a complete surprise."
Cannon is admired by co-workers as well as students and former students.
"She obviously worked very hard to get where she is at," said Brooke Vaughan, a nursing major.
"She is dedicated to what she does and is passionate about being involved with the Nursing Division.
"Experience in the nursing field is a definite plus. To know the nursing material is one thing, but to be able to teach other progressing students is completely admirable."
Delores Thompson, another nursing assistant professor, said, "If there is anyone who is a student advocate, it is Jan.
"She is always available to help out and is always there for her students.
"She is always willing to assist, and she has been here a good while. The students nominate the faculty, so it speaks highly of her to receive this award."
The Mead Award is named after the second AC president, Dr. John Mead. He was president from 1935 to 1946.
The award is strictly student-chosen and is given to one faculty member each year to honor a teacher who is willing to help and obviously good with his or her students.
To be given the award, it shows commitment to the students, passion for the curriculum and a devotion to teaching.
Students who nominate faculty members remain anonymous.
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