The professors that keep people coming back to NAIT
By Dalyce Sheaves on December 11, 2024
As the fall 2024 semester comes to a close and exams happen, many people are getting ready to head into 2025 thankful that the year is behind them. NAIT is getting ready for another year with it’s hands-on learning, state-of-the-art facilities and industry-focused programs. But there’s an often-overlooked treasure that deserves just as much recognition and celebration as the new year closes in. The exceptional professors and teachers.
These educators are the backbone of NAIT, quietly shaping the next generation of skilled professionals with passion, expertise and dedication.
NAIT’s instructors often take pride in their ability to have deep connections to the industries they teach. Many are seasoned professionals with years of real-world experience, bringing immense value and inspiring insights into the classroom. From tradespeople with decades of on-site knowledge to business leaders who’ve witnessed market changes, these educators don’t just teach from the books—they bring lessons to the real world with realistic examples and hands-on experience.
Take, for instance, the radio and television instructors who’ve not only taken the very same program as their students, but also witnessed marketing techniques, professional communication tactics and how to properly operate a camera in professional settings. You could also take a look at the culinary instructors who’ve honed their craft in top-notch kitchens, now guiding the next generation of chiefs and bakers through their education. Their ability to bridge theory and practice is what makes a NAIT education so impactful.
But it’s not just their resume that makes NAIT’s educators remarkable- it’s their commitment to their students. These teachers go through the roof fostering a supportive learning environment where students feel encouraged to ask questions, take risks and grow as humans. Whether it’s staying up late to help with a project, offering career advice or simply being a source of inspiration, NAIT instructors consistently go the extra mile.
So next time you walk the halls of NAIT or meet a graduate thriving in their field, remember the best-kept secret behind it all: the teachers and professors who made it all happen.