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TLS collaborates on a variety of teaching and learning initiatives with faculty members in academic departments University-wide, and with other members of the University community who provide instructional support to faculty, such as IT Services and the Library. Eva Dobler Project Officer Tel: (514) 398-4811 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through consultations, workshops and faculty learning communities. M.A. in Linguistics, McGill University; sessional lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, McGill University. At TLS since 2012 full time; prior to that I worked for TLS as graduate student assistant (2009-2012). I learn best when I have to explain the material to somebody else. Jennie Ferris Teaching and Learning Planner Tel: (514) 398-3374 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching and learning spaces (TLSWG, UTLWG, ALCs), the Law Teaching Network, teaching resource development, workshops and teaching awards support. PhD Candidate in Education (McGill); Masters of Library and Information Studies (McGill); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / minor in English (University of Maine at Farmington). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I write, or when I can learn through practice (depending on the type of learning). Adam Finkelstein Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1766 Email Projects at TLS: I primarily work with physical and virtual learning environments. I chair the Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group and the University Teaching Labs Working Group where we prioritize renovations of all University classrooms and teaching labs. We also design faculty development initiatives to help instructors take advantage of these new spaces (such as our Active Learning Classrooms). I work with our learning technology group and help lead the McGillx MOOC team. At TLS since 2008. I learn best when I work with an engaging team. Justin Fletcher Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-2195 Email Projects at TLS: Mercury System Administrator; Educational technologies (myCourses, student response systems, classroom AV, and videoconferencing); site administrator for TLS. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in East Asian Studies and Anthropology (McGill); former President of the Arts Undergraduate Society (2013-2014) At TLS since 2014. I learn best when confronted with a challenge. Alastair Hibberd Project Administrator, Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-2613 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS flagship events and Graduate Orientation Week. Masters in Educational Leadership, McGill University 2017. At TLS since 2015. I learn best when I facilitate other people's learning. Meganne Hirsch Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-7521 Email Bio coming soon! Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan Administrator, HR & Finance Tel: (514) 398-6650 Email Projects at TLS: I support the leadership of TLS Director and manage the Human Resources functions and Finance duties for TLS in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. Former Administrator (Legal Services), Personnel Coordinator (Dean’s Office, Faculty of Engineering), Student Affairs and Administrative Coordinator (Enrolment Services), Administrative Coordinator (HR Employee Relations). Leadership Development Program graduate (2014, McGill); Certificate in HR Management (2004, McGill). Completed higher education in France. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when the material taught is of interest and I can apply it to help build on competency or expertise. Kimberly John Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-1358 Email Projects at TLS: I’m responsible for the design, development and delivery of Leadership and Science Communication training opportunities for students under the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative and the SKILLSETS Leadership Project. BSc. Zoology (minor Geography), University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MPhil. Zoology, University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MSc. BioResource Engineering, McGill University. Prior to McGill, I worked for many years with The Nature Conservancy as freshwater ecologist and science programme manager. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I have the time and space to reflect and connect the dots. Maggie Lattuca Program Manager, Online Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-3300 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for the implementation of the new Online Graduate Program. Masters in Educational Technology, University of British Columbia (2005). IT Portfolio Manager, Educational Technology (2007-2016). Recipient of the 2012-2013 Principal’s Award in the Team Projects category. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I can immediately put the learning into practice. Dr. Alexander Liepins Skills Development Officer Tel: (514) 398-1359 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for SKILLS21, the skills development program for McGill undergraduate students. Ph.D. (Philosophy) University of Ottawa 2017; M.A. (Philosophy) Memorial University of Newfoundland 2011; B.A. (Philosophy) Wisconsin Lutheran College 2008. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I can take a systematic and conceptual approach to well-defined learning objectives. Diane Maratta Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-1311 Email Projects at TLS: working with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning with the use of various learning technologies. Previous experience in designing and developing e-learning; working in corporate, community and post-secondary settings; Master’s in Educational Technology with a BA in Human Relations and Minor in Adult Education At TLS since 2014. I learn best when I test things out through trial and error. Erin McDonagh Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS, SKILLS21, TLS Events Master of Arts, Public History (Concordia, 2010) and Master of Library and Information Studies (McGill, 2015). At McGill, I have worked with several units, including Classroom Audio Visual Services, Student Services and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada where I coordinated the multi-site course Making the Future (a collaboration with TLS). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I am allowed to talk over my ideas with a group of similarly enthusiastic learners, and when I give my curiosity free rein. Dr. Maria Orjuela-Laverde Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5704 Email Projects at TLS: My main project at TLS is the Teaching Enhancement Initiative in the Faculty of Engineering. I have worked in the field of education for more than 15 years, ranging from informal learning in museum settings to teaching and learning in higher education. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when I repeat stuff through different means and/or formats. Mary-Jo Rahal (on leave) Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Bio coming soon! Nazanin Rostami Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-6648 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support for all workshop activities. Bachelor of Arts. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I plunge into action and have the freedom to explore! Dr. Carolyn Samuel Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1712 Email PhD (Second Language Education); former Senior Faculty Lecturer (taught at the McGill Writing Centre, in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education); at McGill since 2002 and have collaborated with TLS on various projects over the years; recipient of two teaching awards at McGill. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I have to teach new content and when that content is meaningful to me. Marcy Slapcoff Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-3024 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching-Research Nexus Project, Sustainability Learning Community, Course and program design At TLS since 2006. Nancy St-Pierre Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5939 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support to the Director of TLS, act as Secretary to several committees (STL, TLSWG, UTLWG), and coordinate the university-wide teaching awards (PPET, LAALL). Finally, I am responsible for ensuring that pedagogical consultations are responded to in a timely fashion. From 2005-2009, I was an administrative coordinator in the Office of the Provost. At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I have fun. David Syncox Skills Development Manager Tel: (514) 398-6750 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for Graduate Education Initiatives at McGill including SKILLSETS, a suite of professional development workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and supervision training, workshops, and resources for faculty members. MA Second Language Education (McGill) and BA Psychology (Lakehead). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I am engaged and have opportunities to contribute, connect new information to previous knowledge, and practice. Dr. Mariela Tovar Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5996 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through workshops, events and consultations (e.g., Course Design Workshop); Assessment and Feedback Group (Chair); Discipline-specific teaching initiatives (e.g., The Law Teaching Network; Food Science Accreditation). PhD in Education, Indiana University. USA; Associate Professor in Education at Concordia University (1982-1997), Montreal; Educational consultant in environmental and human rights education. At TLS since 2005. I learn best when I am able to discuss ideas with other people. John Van Heest Communications Administrator Tel: (514) 398-7616 Email Projects at TLS: Communications for the student skills development portfolios, SKILLS21 and SKILLSETS. Graduate Diploma in Communications and Public Relations Management (McGill); Bachelor of Arts in Art History (University of Delaware). Prior to McGill, I worked within the cultural nonprofit sector and taught at the undergraduate level at Drexel University (Philadelphia). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I’m presented with a teaching opportunity or when my intellectual curiosity grabs hold and I can’t escape its clutches. Claire Walker Online Course Designer McGillX Project Tel: (514) 398-5050 Email Projects at TLS: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University. Prior to joining TLS, I worked at the Canadian Space Agency training astronauts and mission controllers on the operation of Canadarm2 and developing educational resources for students across Canada. At TLS since 2013. I learn best when I handwrite my notes and complete hands-on projects. Dr. Laura Winer Director Tel: (514) 398-4232 Email Projects at TLS: Oversees all TLS initiatives; works most closely on online education initiatives and Mercury, the online course evaluation system, as well as policy and strategic issues. PhD (Educational Technology). Prior to coming to TLS, I worked at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, then moved to the Office of the Provost and CIO. I have taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in educational psychology and educational technology. At TLS since 2008. I learn best when I am able to interact with others who are equally interested. 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TLS collaborates on a variety of teaching and learning initiatives with faculty members in academic departments University-wide, and with other members of the University community who provide instructional support to faculty, such as IT Services and the Library. Eva Dobler Project Officer Tel: (514) 398-4811 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through consultations, workshops and faculty learning communities. M.A. in Linguistics, McGill University; sessional lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, McGill University. At TLS since 2012 full time; prior to that I worked for TLS as graduate student assistant (2009-2012). I learn best when I have to explain the material to somebody else. Jennie Ferris Teaching and Learning Planner Tel: (514) 398-3374 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching and learning spaces (TLSWG, UTLWG, ALCs), the Law Teaching Network, teaching resource development, workshops and teaching awards support. PhD Candidate in Education (McGill); Masters of Library and Information Studies (McGill); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / minor in English (University of Maine at Farmington). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I write, or when I can learn through practice (depending on the type of learning). Adam Finkelstein Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1766 Email Projects at TLS: I primarily work with physical and virtual learning environments. I chair the Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group and the University Teaching Labs Working Group where we prioritize renovations of all University classrooms and teaching labs. We also design faculty development initiatives to help instructors take advantage of these new spaces (such as our Active Learning Classrooms). I work with our learning technology group and help lead the McGillx MOOC team. At TLS since 2008. I learn best when I work with an engaging team. Justin Fletcher Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-2195 Email Projects at TLS: Mercury System Administrator; Educational technologies (myCourses, student response systems, classroom AV, and videoconferencing); site administrator for TLS. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in East Asian Studies and Anthropology (McGill); former President of the Arts Undergraduate Society (2013-2014) At TLS since 2014. I learn best when confronted with a challenge. Alastair Hibberd Project Administrator, Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-2613 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS flagship events and Graduate Orientation Week. Masters in Educational Leadership, McGill University 2017. At TLS since 2015. I learn best when I facilitate other people's learning. Meganne Hirsch Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-7521 Email Bio coming soon! Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan Administrator, HR & Finance Tel: (514) 398-6650 Email Projects at TLS: I support the leadership of TLS Director and manage the Human Resources functions and Finance duties for TLS in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. Former Administrator (Legal Services), Personnel Coordinator (Dean’s Office, Faculty of Engineering), Student Affairs and Administrative Coordinator (Enrolment Services), Administrative Coordinator (HR Employee Relations). Leadership Development Program graduate (2014, McGill); Certificate in HR Management (2004, McGill). Completed higher education in France. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when the material taught is of interest and I can apply it to help build on competency or expertise. Kimberly John Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-1358 Email Projects at TLS: I’m responsible for the design, development and delivery of Leadership and Science Communication training opportunities for students under the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative and the SKILLSETS Leadership Project. BSc. Zoology (minor Geography), University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MPhil. Zoology, University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MSc. BioResource Engineering, McGill University. Prior to McGill, I worked for many years with The Nature Conservancy as freshwater ecologist and science programme manager. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I have the time and space to reflect and connect the dots. Maggie Lattuca Program Manager, Online Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-3300 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for the implementation of the new Online Graduate Program. Masters in Educational Technology, University of British Columbia (2005). IT Portfolio Manager, Educational Technology (2007-2016). Recipient of the 2012-2013 Principal’s Award in the Team Projects category. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I can immediately put the learning into practice. Dr. Alexander Liepins Skills Development Officer Tel: (514) 398-1359 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for SKILLS21, the skills development program for McGill undergraduate students. Ph.D. (Philosophy) University of Ottawa 2017; M.A. (Philosophy) Memorial University of Newfoundland 2011; B.A. (Philosophy) Wisconsin Lutheran College 2008. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I can take a systematic and conceptual approach to well-defined learning objectives. Diane Maratta Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-1311 Email Projects at TLS: working with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning with the use of various learning technologies. Previous experience in designing and developing e-learning; working in corporate, community and post-secondary settings; Master’s in Educational Technology with a BA in Human Relations and Minor in Adult Education At TLS since 2014. I learn best when I test things out through trial and error. Erin McDonagh Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS, SKILLS21, TLS Events Master of Arts, Public History (Concordia, 2010) and Master of Library and Information Studies (McGill, 2015). At McGill, I have worked with several units, including Classroom Audio Visual Services, Student Services and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada where I coordinated the multi-site course Making the Future (a collaboration with TLS). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I am allowed to talk over my ideas with a group of similarly enthusiastic learners, and when I give my curiosity free rein. Dr. Maria Orjuela-Laverde Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5704 Email Projects at TLS: My main project at TLS is the Teaching Enhancement Initiative in the Faculty of Engineering. I have worked in the field of education for more than 15 years, ranging from informal learning in museum settings to teaching and learning in higher education. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when I repeat stuff through different means and/or formats. Mary-Jo Rahal (on leave) Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Bio coming soon! Nazanin Rostami Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-6648 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support for all workshop activities. Bachelor of Arts. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I plunge into action and have the freedom to explore! Dr. Carolyn Samuel Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1712 Email PhD (Second Language Education); former Senior Faculty Lecturer (taught at the McGill Writing Centre, in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education); at McGill since 2002 and have collaborated with TLS on various projects over the years; recipient of two teaching awards at McGill. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I have to teach new content and when that content is meaningful to me. Marcy Slapcoff Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-3024 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching-Research Nexus Project, Sustainability Learning Community, Course and program design At TLS since 2006. Nancy St-Pierre Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5939 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support to the Director of TLS, act as Secretary to several committees (STL, TLSWG, UTLWG), and coordinate the university-wide teaching awards (PPET, LAALL). Finally, I am responsible for ensuring that pedagogical consultations are responded to in a timely fashion. From 2005-2009, I was an administrative coordinator in the Office of the Provost. At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I have fun. David Syncox Skills Development Manager Tel: (514) 398-6750 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for Graduate Education Initiatives at McGill including SKILLSETS, a suite of professional development workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and supervision training, workshops, and resources for faculty members. MA Second Language Education (McGill) and BA Psychology (Lakehead). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I am engaged and have opportunities to contribute, connect new information to previous knowledge, and practice. Dr. Mariela Tovar Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5996 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through workshops, events and consultations (e.g., Course Design Workshop); Assessment and Feedback Group (Chair); Discipline-specific teaching initiatives (e.g., The Law Teaching Network; Food Science Accreditation). PhD in Education, Indiana University. USA; Associate Professor in Education at Concordia University (1982-1997), Montreal; Educational consultant in environmental and human rights education. At TLS since 2005. I learn best when I am able to discuss ideas with other people. John Van Heest Communications Administrator Tel: (514) 398-7616 Email Projects at TLS: Communications for the student skills development portfolios, SKILLS21 and SKILLSETS. Graduate Diploma in Communications and Public Relations Management (McGill); Bachelor of Arts in Art History (University of Delaware). Prior to McGill, I worked within the cultural nonprofit sector and taught at the undergraduate level at Drexel University (Philadelphia). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I’m presented with a teaching opportunity or when my intellectual curiosity grabs hold and I can’t escape its clutches. Claire Walker Online Course Designer McGillX Project Tel: (514) 398-5050 Email Projects at TLS: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University. Prior to joining TLS, I worked at the Canadian Space Agency training astronauts and mission controllers on the operation of Canadarm2 and developing educational resources for students across Canada. At TLS since 2013. I learn best when I handwrite my notes and complete hands-on projects. Dr. Laura Winer Director Tel: (514) 398-4232 Email Projects at TLS: Oversees all TLS initiatives; works most closely on online education initiatives and Mercury, the online course evaluation system, as well as policy and strategic issues. PhD (Educational Technology). Prior to coming to TLS, I worked at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, then moved to the Office of the Provost and CIO. I have taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in educational psychology and educational technology. At TLS since 2008. I learn best when I am able to interact with others who are equally interested. Mariette Xenopoulos Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-3934 Email Bio coming soon!"/> <meta property="og:updated_time" content="2018-03-08T15:02:51-05:00"/> <meta property="og:image:width" content="300"/> <meta property="og:image:height" content="300"/> <meta name="twitter:card" content="summary"/> <meta name="twitter:site" content="@McGillU"/> <meta name="twitter:title" content="TLS Staff Members"/> <meta name="twitter:description" content=" TLS staff form a team consisting of academic, professional, administrative staff and assistants. TLS collaborates on a variety of teaching and learning initiatives with faculty members in academic departments University-wide, and with other members of the University community who provide instructional support to faculty, such as IT Services and the Library. Eva Dobler Project Officer Tel: (514) 398-4811 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through consultations, workshops and faculty learning communities. M.A. in Linguistics, McGill University; sessional lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, McGill University. At TLS since 2012 full time; prior to that I worked for TLS as graduate student assistant (2009-2012). I learn best when I have to explain the material to somebody else. Jennie Ferris Teaching and Learning Planner Tel: (514) 398-3374 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching and learning spaces (TLSWG, UTLWG, ALCs), the Law Teaching Network, teaching resource development, workshops and teaching awards support. PhD Candidate in Education (McGill); Masters of Library and Information Studies (McGill); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / minor in English (University of Maine at Farmington). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I write, or when I can learn through practice (depending on the type of learning). Adam Finkelstein Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1766 Email Projects at TLS: I primarily work with physical and virtual learning environments. I chair the Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group and the University Teaching Labs Working Group where we prioritize renovations of all University classrooms and teaching labs. We also design faculty development initiatives to help instructors take advantage of these new spaces (such as our Active Learning Classrooms). I work with our learning technology group and help lead the McGillx MOOC team. At TLS since 2008. I learn best when I work with an engaging team. Justin Fletcher Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-2195 Email Projects at TLS: Mercury System Administrator; Educational technologies (myCourses, student response systems, classroom AV, and videoconferencing); site administrator for TLS. Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in East Asian Studies and Anthropology (McGill); former President of the Arts Undergraduate Society (2013-2014) At TLS since 2014. I learn best when confronted with a challenge. Alastair Hibberd Project Administrator, Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-2613 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS flagship events and Graduate Orientation Week. Masters in Educational Leadership, McGill University 2017. At TLS since 2015. I learn best when I facilitate other people's learning. Meganne Hirsch Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-7521 Email Bio coming soon! Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan Administrator, HR & Finance Tel: (514) 398-6650 Email Projects at TLS: I support the leadership of TLS Director and manage the Human Resources functions and Finance duties for TLS in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. Former Administrator (Legal Services), Personnel Coordinator (Dean’s Office, Faculty of Engineering), Student Affairs and Administrative Coordinator (Enrolment Services), Administrative Coordinator (HR Employee Relations). Leadership Development Program graduate (2014, McGill); Certificate in HR Management (2004, McGill). Completed higher education in France. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when the material taught is of interest and I can apply it to help build on competency or expertise. Kimberly John Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-1358 Email Projects at TLS: I’m responsible for the design, development and delivery of Leadership and Science Communication training opportunities for students under the Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative and the SKILLSETS Leadership Project. BSc. Zoology (minor Geography), University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MPhil. Zoology, University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MSc. BioResource Engineering, McGill University. Prior to McGill, I worked for many years with The Nature Conservancy as freshwater ecologist and science programme manager. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I have the time and space to reflect and connect the dots. Maggie Lattuca Program Manager, Online Graduate Education Tel: (514) 398-3300 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for the implementation of the new Online Graduate Program. Masters in Educational Technology, University of British Columbia (2005). IT Portfolio Manager, Educational Technology (2007-2016). Recipient of the 2012-2013 Principal’s Award in the Team Projects category. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I can immediately put the learning into practice. Dr. Alexander Liepins Skills Development Officer Tel: (514) 398-1359 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for SKILLS21, the skills development program for McGill undergraduate students. Ph.D. (Philosophy) University of Ottawa 2017; M.A. (Philosophy) Memorial University of Newfoundland 2011; B.A. (Philosophy) Wisconsin Lutheran College 2008. At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I can take a systematic and conceptual approach to well-defined learning objectives. Diane Maratta Learning Technology Consultant Tel: (514) 398-1311 Email Projects at TLS: working with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning with the use of various learning technologies. Previous experience in designing and developing e-learning; working in corporate, community and post-secondary settings; Master’s in Educational Technology with a BA in Human Relations and Minor in Adult Education At TLS since 2014. I learn best when I test things out through trial and error. Erin McDonagh Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Projects at TLS: SKILLSETS, SKILLS21, TLS Events Master of Arts, Public History (Concordia, 2010) and Master of Library and Information Studies (McGill, 2015). At McGill, I have worked with several units, including Classroom Audio Visual Services, Student Services and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada where I coordinated the multi-site course Making the Future (a collaboration with TLS). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I am allowed to talk over my ideas with a group of similarly enthusiastic learners, and when I give my curiosity free rein. Dr. Maria Orjuela-Laverde Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5704 Email Projects at TLS: My main project at TLS is the Teaching Enhancement Initiative in the Faculty of Engineering. I have worked in the field of education for more than 15 years, ranging from informal learning in museum settings to teaching and learning in higher education. At TLS since 2012. I learn best when I repeat stuff through different means and/or formats. Mary-Jo Rahal (on leave) Skills Development Program Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5087 Email Bio coming soon! Nazanin Rostami Administrative Coordinator Tel: (514) 398-6648 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support for all workshop activities. Bachelor of Arts. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I plunge into action and have the freedom to explore! Dr. Carolyn Samuel Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-1712 Email PhD (Second Language Education); former Senior Faculty Lecturer (taught at the McGill Writing Centre, in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education); at McGill since 2002 and have collaborated with TLS on various projects over the years; recipient of two teaching awards at McGill. At TLS since 2016. I learn best when I have to teach new content and when that content is meaningful to me. Marcy Slapcoff Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-3024 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching-Research Nexus Project, Sustainability Learning Community, Course and program design At TLS since 2006. Nancy St-Pierre Project Administrator Tel: (514) 398-5939 Email Projects at TLS: I provide administrative support to the Director of TLS, act as Secretary to several committees (STL, TLSWG, UTLWG), and coordinate the university-wide teaching awards (PPET, LAALL). Finally, I am responsible for ensuring that pedagogical consultations are responded to in a timely fashion. From 2005-2009, I was an administrative coordinator in the Office of the Provost. At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I have fun. David Syncox Skills Development Manager Tel: (514) 398-6750 Email Projects at TLS: Responsible for Graduate Education Initiatives at McGill including SKILLSETS, a suite of professional development workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and supervision training, workshops, and resources for faculty members. MA Second Language Education (McGill) and BA Psychology (Lakehead). At TLS since 2009. I learn best when I am engaged and have opportunities to contribute, connect new information to previous knowledge, and practice. Dr. Mariela Tovar Senior Academic Associate Tel: (514) 398-5996 Email Projects at TLS: Teaching support for faculty through workshops, events and consultations (e.g., Course Design Workshop); Assessment and Feedback Group (Chair); Discipline-specific teaching initiatives (e.g., The Law Teaching Network; Food Science Accreditation). PhD in Education, Indiana University. USA; Associate Professor in Education at Concordia University (1982-1997), Montreal; Educational consultant in environmental and human rights education. At TLS since 2005. I learn best when I am able to discuss ideas with other people. John Van Heest Communications Administrator Tel: (514) 398-7616 Email Projects at TLS: Communications for the student skills development portfolios, SKILLS21 and SKILLSETS. Graduate Diploma in Communications and Public Relations Management (McGill); Bachelor of Arts in Art History (University of Delaware). Prior to McGill, I worked within the cultural nonprofit sector and taught at the undergraduate level at Drexel University (Philadelphia). At TLS since 2017. I learn best when I’m presented with a teaching opportunity or when my intellectual curiosity grabs hold and I can’t escape its clutches. Claire Walker Online Course Designer McGillX Project Tel: (514) 398-5050 Email Projects at TLS: Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University. Prior to joining TLS, I worked at the Canadian Space Agency training astronauts and mission controllers on the operation of Canadarm2 and developing educational resources for students across Canada. At TLS since 2013. I learn best when I handwrite my notes and complete hands-on projects. 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TLS collaborates on a variety of teaching and learning initiatives with faculty members in academic departments University-wide, and with other members of the University community who provide instructional support to faculty, such as IT Services and the Library.</p> <table class="no-zebra"><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/eva.jpg?itok=61hlLxQx" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Eva Dobler</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Project Officer<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-4811</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">eva.dobler</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> Teaching support for faculty through consultations, workshops and faculty learning communities.</p> </li> <li> <p>M.A. in Linguistics, McGill University; sessional lecturer at the Department of Linguistics, McGill University.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2012 full time; prior to that I worked for TLS as graduate student assistant (2009-2012).</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I have to explain the material to somebody else.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/jennie.jpg?itok=DOXM2jvG" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Jennie Ferris</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Teaching and Learning Planner<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-3374</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">jennie.ferris</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/spaces" target="_blank">Teaching and learning spaces</a> (TLSWG, UTLWG, ALCs), the <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/projects/law" target="_blank">Law Teaching Network</a>, <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/resources" target="_blank">teaching resource</a> development, workshops and <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/awards" target="_blank">teaching awards</a> support.</p> </li> <li> <p>PhD Candidate in Education (McGill); Masters of Library and Information Studies (McGill); Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education / minor in English (University of Maine at Farmington). </p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2009.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I write, or when I can learn through practice (depending on the type of learning). </p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="750" width="500" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-extra-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_extra_large/public/adam.jpg?itok=3_iG1klk" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Adam Finkelstein</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Academic Associate<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-1766</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">adam.finkelstein</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>I primarily work with physical and virtual learning environments. I chair the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/spaces/tlswg">Teaching and Learning Spaces Working Group</a> and the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/spaces/utlwg">University Teaching Labs Working Group</a> where we prioritize renovations of all University classrooms and teaching labs. We also design faculty development initiatives to help instructors take advantage of these new spaces (such as our <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/spaces/alc">Active Learning Classrooms</a>). I work with our <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/learning-technologies">learning technology</a> group and help lead the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/projects/mcgillx">McGillx MOOC</a> team.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2008.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I work with an engaging team.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/justin_0.jpg?itok=fECyLHdE" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Justin Fletcher</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Learning Technology Consultant<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-2195</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">justin.fletcher</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/mercury/" target="_blank">Mercury System Administrator</a>; <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/learning-technologies" target="_blank">Educational technologies</a> (myCourses, student response systems, classroom AV, and videoconferencing); site administrator for TLS.</p> </li> <li> <p>Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in East Asian Studies and Anthropology (McGill); former President of the Arts Undergraduate Society (2013-2014)</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2014.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when </strong>confronted with a challenge.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Alastair Hibberd" height="760" width="505" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/alastair.jpg"/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Alastair Hibberd</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Project Administrator, Graduate Education<br/> Tel: (514) 398-2613<br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">alastair.hibberd</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:left"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/">SKILLSETS</a> flagship events and Graduate Orientation Week.</p> </li> <li> <p>Masters in Educational Leadership, McGill University 2017.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2015.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I facilitate other people's learning.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center">Meganne Hirsch</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Administrative Coordinator<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-7521</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">meganne.hirsch</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:center">Bio coming soon!</td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan" title="Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan" height="188" width="125" style="height: 152px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/sandrine_web.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Sandrine Hoindo-Donkpegan</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Administrator, HR & Finance<br/> Tel: (514) 398-6650<br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">sandrine.hoindo</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>I support the leadership of TLS Director and manage the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/hr/" target="_blank">Human Resources</a> functions and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/financialservices/" target="_blank">Finance</a> duties for TLS in accordance with the University’s policies and procedures. </p> </li> <li> <p>Former Administrator (Legal Services), Personnel Coordinator (Dean’s Office, Faculty of Engineering), Student Affairs and Administrative Coordinator (Enrolment Services), Administrative Coordinator (HR Employee Relations). Leadership Development Program graduate (2014, McGill); Certificate in HR Management (2004, McGill). Completed higher education in France.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2012.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> the material taught is of interest and I can apply it to help build on competency or expertise.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Photo of Kimberly John" height="750" width="500" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/kimberly.jpg"/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Kimberly John</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Project Administrator<br/> Tel: (514) 398-1358<br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">kimberly.john</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: I’m responsible for the design, development and delivery of Leadership and Science Communication training opportunities for students under the <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/calendar/communication-skills/science-communication/">Lister Family Engaged Science Initiative</a> and the SKILLSETS <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/leadership-project/">Leadership Project</a>.</p> </li> <li> <p>BSc. Zoology (minor Geography), University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MPhil. Zoology, University of the West Indies, Jamaica; MSc. BioResource Engineering, McGill University. Prior to McGill, I worked for many years with The Nature Conservancy as freshwater ecologist and science programme manager. </p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2017.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I have the time and space to reflect and connect the dots.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:middle"> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/maggie.jpg?itok=8njHnfly" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Maggie Lattuca</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Program Manager, Online Graduate Education<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-3300</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">maggie.lattuca</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>Responsible for the implementation of the new Online Graduate Program.</p> </li> <li> <p>Masters in Educational Technology, University of British Columbia (2005). IT Portfolio Manager, Educational Technology (2007-2016). Recipient of the 2012-2013 Principal’s Award in the Team Projects category.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2016.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I can immediately put the learning into practice.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:middle"> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Photo of Alex liepins" height="241" width="160" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-default " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_medium/public/alex_l.jpg?itok=yjRZj3z0"/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Dr. Alexander Liepins</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Skills Development Officer<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-1359</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">alexander.liepins</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: Responsible for <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skills21/">SKILLS21</a>, the skills development program for McGill undergraduate students.</li> <li> <p>Ph.D. (Philosophy) University of Ottawa 2017; M.A. (Philosophy) Memorial University of Newfoundland 2011; B.A. (Philosophy) Wisconsin Lutheran College 2008.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2017.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I can take a systematic and conceptual approach to well-defined learning objectives.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Diane Maratta" title="Diane Maratta" height="188" width="125" style="height: 152px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/diane_web.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Diane Maratta</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Learning Technology Consultant<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-1311</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">diana.maratta</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>working with faculty, teaching academic staff, and teaching assistants to improve teaching and increase student learning with the use of various <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/learning-technologies" target="_blank">learning technologies</a>.</p> </li> <li> <p>Previous experience in designing and developing e-learning; working in corporate, community and post-secondary settings; Master’s in Educational Technology with a BA in Human Relations and Minor in Adult Education</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2014.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I test things out through trial and error.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Photo of Erin McDonagh" height="750" width="500" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/erin.jpeg"/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Erin McDonagh <i> </i></h3> <p style="text-align:center">Skills Development Program Administrator<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-5087</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">erin.mcdonagh</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/">SKILLSETS</a>, <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/ugskills/">SKILLS21</a>, TLS Events</p> </li> <li> <p>Master of Arts, Public History (Concordia, 2010) and Master of Library and Information Studies (McGill, 2015). At McGill, I have worked with several units, including Classroom Audio Visual Services, Student Services and the McGill Institute for the Study of Canada where I coordinated the multi-site course Making the Future (a collaboration with TLS).</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2017.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I am allowed to talk over my ideas with a group of similarly enthusiastic learners, and when I give my curiosity free rein.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Maria Orjuela-Laverde" title="Maria Orjuela-Laverde" height="188" width="125" style="height: 152px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/maria_web.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Dr. Maria Orjuela-Laverde</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Academic Associate<br/> Tel: (514) 398-5704<br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">maria.orjuela-laverde</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> My main project at TLS is the <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/program-design" target="_blank">Teaching Enhancement Initiative</a> in the Faculty of Engineering.</p> </li> <li> <p>I have worked in the field of education for more than 15 years, ranging from informal learning in museum settings to teaching and learning in higher education. </p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2012.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I repeat stuff through different means and/or formats.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/mj.jpg?itok=jfDvFYog" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Mary-Jo Rahal (on leave)</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Skills Development Program Administrator<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-5087</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">mary-jo.rahal</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:center">Bio coming soon!</td> </tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:middle"> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/nazanin.jpg?itok=dn09ptt8" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Nazanin Rostami</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Administrative Coordinator<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-6648</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">nazanin.rostami</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: I provide administrative support for all workshop activities.</p> </li> <li> <p>Bachelor of Arts.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2016.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I plunge into action and have the freedom to explore!</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/carolyn.jpg?itok=f20s_iex" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Dr. Carolyn Samuel</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Academic Associate<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-1712</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">carolyn.samuel</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p>PhD (Second Language Education); former Senior Faculty Lecturer (taught at the McGill Writing Centre, in the Faculty of Arts and the Faculty of Education); at McGill since 2002 and have collaborated with TLS on various projects over the years; recipient of two teaching awards at McGill.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2016.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I have to teach new content and when that content is meaningful to me.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:top"> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Marcy Slapcoff" title="Marcy Slapcoff" height="151" width="101" style="height: 151px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/images/slapcoff3.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Marcy Slapcoff</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Senior Academic Associate<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-3024</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">marcy.slapcoff</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/projects/nexus" target="_blank">Teaching-Research Nexus Project</a>, <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/projects/sustainability" target="_blank">Sustainability Learning Community</a>, <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/workshops/cdw" target="_blank">Course</a> and <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/program-design" target="_blank">program design</a></p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2006.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Nancy St-Pierre" title="Nancy St-Pierre" height="188" width="125" style="height: 152px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/nancy_web.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Nancy St-Pierre</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Project Administrator<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-5939</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">nancy.stpierre2</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>I provide administrative support to the Director of TLS, act as Secretary to several committees (<a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/stl/" target="_blank">STL</a>, <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/spaces/tlswg" target="_blank">TLSWG</a>, <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/spaces/utlwg" target="_blank">UTLWG</a>), and coordinate the university-wide <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/awards" target="_blank">teaching awards</a> (PPET, LAALL). Finally, I am responsible for ensuring that <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/consultations" target="_blank">pedagogical consultations</a> are responded to in a timely fashion.</p> </li> <li> <p>From 2005-2009, I was an administrative coordinator in the Office of the Provost.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2009.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I have fun.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/david.jpg?itok=s9oihVvc" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">David Syncox</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Skills Development Manager<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-6750</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">david.syncox</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>Responsible for Graduate Education Initiatives at McGill including <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/skillsets/" target="_blank">SKILLSETS</a>, a suite of professional development workshops for graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/gradsupervision/" target="_blank">supervision</a> training, workshops, and resources for faculty members.</p> </li> <li> <p>MA Second Language Education (McGill) and BA Psychology (Lakehead).</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2009.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I am engaged and have opportunities to contribute, connect new information to previous knowledge, and practice. </p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="480" width="320" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-large " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/styles/wysiwyg_large/public/mariela.jpg?itok=Xu4-qncG" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Dr. Mariela Tovar</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Senior Academic Associate<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-5996</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">mariela.tovar</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> Teaching support for faculty through workshops, events and consultations (e.g., <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/workshops/cdw" target="_blank">Course Design Workshop</a>); <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/assessment/afg">Assessment and Feedback Group</a> (Chair); Discipline-specific teaching initiatives (e.g., <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/projects/law" target="_blank">The Law Teaching Network</a>; Food Science Accreditation).</p> </li> <li> <p>PhD in Education, Indiana University. USA; Associate Professor in Education at Concordia University (1982-1997), Montreal; Educational consultant in environmental and human rights education.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2005.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when </strong>I am able to discuss ideas with other people.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td style="vertical-align:middle"> <h3 style="text-align:center">John Van Heest</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Communications Administrator<br/> Tel: (514) 398-7616<br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">john.vanheest</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS</strong>: Communications for the student skills development portfolios, SKILLS21 and SKILLSETS.</p> </li> <li> <p>Graduate Diploma in Communications and Public Relations Management (McGill); Bachelor of Arts in Art History (University of Delaware). Prior to McGill, I worked within the cultural nonprofit sector and taught at the undergraduate level at Drexel University (Philadelphia). </p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2017.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I’m presented with a teaching opportunity or when my intellectual curiosity grabs hold and I can’t escape its clutches.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <h3 style="text-align:center"><img alt="Claire Walker" title="Claire Walker" height="188" width="125" style="height: 152px; width: 101px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/claire_web.jpg"/></h3> <h3 style="text-align:center">Claire Walker</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Online Course Designer<br/> McGillX Project<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-5050</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">claire.walker</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS:</strong> <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/projects/mcgillx" target="_blank">Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs)</a></p> </li> <li> <p>Masters in Educational Technology from Concordia University. Prior to joining TLS, I worked at the Canadian Space Agency training astronauts and mission controllers on the operation of Canadarm2 and developing educational resources for students across Canada. </p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2013.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when </strong>I handwrite my notes and complete hands-on projects.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td style="width:200px"> <p style="text-align:center"><img height="3500" width="2334" style="width: 101px; height: 151px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/laura.jpg" alt=""/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Dr. Laura Winer</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Director<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-4232</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">laura.winer</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="text-align:left; vertical-align:middle"> <ul><li> <p><strong>Projects at TLS: </strong>Oversees all TLS initiatives; works most closely on online education initiatives and <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://www.mcgill.ca/mercury/" target="_blank">Mercury</a>, the online course evaluation system, as well as <a href="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/teaching/policies" target="_blank">policy</a> and strategic issues.</p> </li> <li> <p>PhD (Educational Technology). Prior to coming to TLS, I worked at the Centre for Teaching and Learning, then moved to the Office of the Provost and CIO. I have taught at both undergraduate and graduate levels in educational psychology and educational technology.</p> </li> <li> <p>At TLS since 2008.</p> </li> <li> <p><strong>I learn best when</strong> I am able to interact with others who are equally interested.</p> </li> </ul></td> </tr><tr><td> <p style="text-align:center"><img alt="Photo of Mariette Xenopoulos" height="750" width="500" style="width: 101px; height: 152px;" class="file-original " src="//web.archive.org/web/20180312132137im_/http://mcgill.ca/tls/files/tls/mariette.jpeg"/></p> <h3 style="text-align:center">Mariette Xenopoulos</h3> <p style="text-align:center">Learning Technology Consultant<br/> Tel: <span>(514) 398-3934</span><br/><span class="spamspan"><span class="u">mariette.xenopoulos</span> [at] <span class="d">mcgill.ca</span><span class="a"> (Email)</span></span></p> </td> <td style="vertical-align:middle; text-align:center">Bio coming soon!</td> </tr></table><p> </p> <p> </p> </div></div></div> </div> <ul class="links inline"><li class="node-readmore first last"></li> </ul> <div class="mcgill-tags"><div class="field field-name-field-tags field-type-taxonomy-term-reference field-label-inline clearfix"><div class="field-label">Tags: </div><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><a href="/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/category/tags/staff">staff</a></div><div class="field-item odd"><a href="/web/20180312132137/http://mcgill.ca/tls/category/tags/tls">tls</a></div></div></div></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div id="bottom-content"> </div> <!-- End bottom content block area --> </div> <!-- main column --> <!-- End sidebar-column --> </div> <!-- inner container --> <div id="bottom-page"> <div class="region region-bottom-of-page"> <div id="block-bean-traditional-territory" class="block block-bean region-bottom_of_page block-bean-mcgill-block mode-full"> <div class="block-inner"> <div class="content"> <!-- Exception for relevant block - it distrupts zebra styling.. --> <div class="entity entity-bean bean-mcgill-block clearfix"> <div class="content"> <div class="field field-name-field-m-block-body field-type-text-with-summary field-label-hidden"><div class="field-items"><div class="field-item even"><h5>McGill University is located on land which has long served as a site of meeting and exchange amongst Indigenous peoples, including the Haudenosaunee and Anishinabeg nations. 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