Two UW-Eau Claire faculty members named Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars participants

In addition to discussing effective evidence-based teaching and learning approaches, WTFS participants are guided through systematic research focused on improving student learning through a scholarship of teaching and learning project. The program will culminate with a research presentation in spring 2027.

“Being an educator is challenging because it requires both deep expertise in your field and the ability to help a wide range of students learn, grow and be inspired. That is why I am grateful to be selected for the Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars program — because it reflects a commitment to improving education at a fundamental level,” Fine says.

“I was grateful,” Zhang says of being selected. “I am excited for the opportunity to have the space and support for sharing and enhancing our teaching experience.”

Fine and Zhang were nominated for their excellence in teaching and learning. Each will receive a $4,000 stipend for participating.

The WTFS program is directed by Dr. Sarah Riforgiate, professor of communication at UW-Milwaukee, and Dr. Georjeanna Wilson-Doenges, professor of psychology at UW-Green Bay.

Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars is one of three programs offered by UW’s Office of Professional and Instructional Development, which serves all 13 UW universities.

Access the full list of WTFS participants.