Clint
Leonard
June 2020
Clint
Leonard
,
MSN, AGACNP-BC
Vanderbilt University School of Nursing
Nashville
,
TN
United States
Professor Leonard demonstrates incredible thoughtfulness and thoroughness in his lectures and patience with all student questions. His dedication to their experience was evident in every single slide and statement presented during lecture. He encourages students to explore their areas of interest and strengthens them through his faith in their abilities. Students value what they have learned from him about research, compassion, humility, and service. He manages to challenge and inspire them while maintaining a certain characteristic of humility. It is apparent how much time, effort, and creativity he puts into his teaching, he constantly is re-evaluating and improving his approach. In doing all of this he is incredibly genuine, relatable, and truly shows an interest in his student's learning. Professor Leonard is exemplary in his enthusiasm for material, his clear and effective delivery, and his desire for his students to understand the material and be successful and knowledgeable nurses. Students express how impressed they are with his passion for teaching in this program and say it is evident in every aspect of his performance as an instructor. They say that only he can turn a boring dry slideshow about endocrine disorders into an engaging student experience while incorporating humor and critical thought-provoking questions.