Jithin K. Sreedharan, BSRT, MSRT, PhD, FIARC

Leadership style

My leadership style is collaborative, inclusive and goal-oriented, guided by a strong belief in empowering individuals to reach their full potential. I strive to cultivate an environment built on trust, respect and open communication, where every team member’s voice is valued and innovation is encouraged. Under my leadership, our team operates with a shared vision and a clear commitment to excellence in education, research and clinical practice.

I encourage shared decision-making, ensuring that faculty and staff contribute their expertise to strategic planning and program development. Our group works cohesively through regular communication, transparent processes and collective problem-solving. I emphasize mentorship, professional growth and interprofessional collaboration—key elements that strengthen our academic and clinical impact. 

Together, we focus on delivering high-quality outcomes for our students and the broader community, while fostering a supportive, inclusive and forward-thinking workplace culture.

Teaching philosophy

As an educator in respiratory therapy, I see teaching as a partnership built on trust, curiosity and shared growth. My approach is student-centered and practice-driven, designed to inspire critical thinking, accountability and compassion in future healthcare professionals.

I believe the classroom is more than a place to transfer knowledge — it is a space for inquiry, reflection and transformation. I encourage students to take ownership of their learning, engage deeply with evidence-based practice and connect theory to real-world respiratory care. Each lesson is an opportunity for students to question, collaborate and apply their learning in human-centered ways that strengthen both skill and empathy.

My teaching emphasizes clarity, structure and respect for diverse learning styles. I set high expectations and support my students in meeting them through consistent feedback, mentorship and encouragement. I make use of technology and interactive teaching methods to enhance engagement and accessibility, while ensuring that critical thinking and clinical reasoning remain at the core of learning.

Above all, I teach to serve my students and my profession — helping learners become confident, reflective and ethical practitioners who will advance respiratory care in Canada and beyond. In doing so, I continue to learn from my students every day, growing as both an educator and a lifelong learner.