leah.tellier1@ucalgary.ca Tellier
Positions
Assistant Professor
Faculty of Nursing, Faculty
Contact information
Background
Credentials
Registered Nurse, College of Registered Nurses of Alberta, 2004
Certified Canadian Nurse Educator (CCNE), Canadian Association of Schools of Nursing, 2020
Educational Background
Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) Society for Simulation in Healthcare, 2021
Biography
Leah Tellier is an Assistant Professor of Teaching with the University of Calgary, in the Faculty of Nursing. Leah began teaching as a clinical instructor in 2011. She completed her Master of Nursing in 2018.
Before transitioning into academia, Leah spent 17 years working in a high-acuity emergency department, where rapid decision-making, critical thinking, and compassionate care were daily imperatives. This frontline experience continues to inform her teaching, offering students real-world insights into nursing and acute patient management.
Leah is a strong advocate for experiential learning, and is especially passionate about simulation-based education and the study of pathophysiology. Leah has assisted in the design of immersive, high-fidelity simulation scenarios that challenge students to integrate theory with practice, fostering clinical judgment and confidence in a safe, supportive environment. Her enthusiasm for pathophysiology helps students make connections between theory and clinical practice.
Awards
- University of Calgary Teaching Excellence Award, Student Union. 2019
- 2021
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