University of Wisconsin–Superior faculty members Megan Anderson and Brittnie Peck have been selected as participants in the Universities of Wisconsin 2025–2026 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars (WTFS) program.

This year’s cohort includes 21 faculty and instructors from the Universities of Wisconsin’s 11 comprehensive universities. Participants are nominated by their Provosts in recognition of their excellence in teaching and learning.

Anderson is an assistant professor in the Department of Education, while Peck is an assistant professor of communication in the Communication, Media, and Theatre Department.

The WTFS program offers UW faculty and instructional staff a unique opportunity to collaborate with outstanding educators from across the system and a variety of disciplines. In addition to engaging in conversations about effective, evidence-based teaching strategies, participants will conduct a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (SoTL) research project aimed at improving student learning. The yearlong program began in May and concludes with a research presentation in spring 2026.

The Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars program is one of three signature initiatives offered by the Universities of Wisconsin’s Office of Professional and Instructional Development (OPID). OPID supports the 13 Centers for Teaching and Learning across the UW system, promoting a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. These centers provide professional development opportunities that enhance student learning in face-to-face, online, and blended learning environments. Fay Akindes serves as OPID Director.

The WTFS program is co-directed by Valerie Barske, a history professor at UW–Stevens Point, and Heather Pelzel, a biological sciences professor at UW–Whitewater.