Dr Heath Nash (MTeach Graduate) Presented the University of Adelaide Educators SA 2022 World Teachers’ Day Award

Our teachers have shown remarkable resilience during challenging times to give Australian students the best possible future. 

Congratulations to Dr Heath Nash, The University of Adelaide named the University of Adelaide Educators SA World Teachers’ Day Award Winner.  

On Friday, 28 October 2022, the University of Adelaide’s Master of Teaching graduate Dr Heath Nash was awarded Educators SA World Teachers’ Day Award in a ceremony attended by education leaders across South Australia, the sector heads from the Association of Independent Schools of South Australia, Department for Education, Catholic Education South Australia, and leaders from across the State held at the National Wine Centre.

Dr Heath Nash is a father to a young family by day, a writer by night, a musician, and a golfer when time allows. He has spent every other spare moment studying for his Master of Teaching at the University of Adelaide. Heath also holds a first-class honours degree in Science, a Masters degree in English, and a PhD in English/Creative writing. Heath’s area of specialisation is English literature and creative writing. He has had short stories published in literary magazines and is putting the finishing touches on his second novel. Heath is a member of the Australian Association for the Teaching of English.

Teachers (with support from parents and carers) have ensured education continues across the country this year, despite major challenges. It has reinforced teachers' significant role in the lives of children and students, their families, and communities.

Hats off to teachers this World Teachers’ Day!