Teaching awards

Teaching Awards 2022-23 Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education 3M National Teaching Fellowship

The award was created by the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education to recognize exceptional teachers in post-secondary education. Every year, the fellowship celebrates 10 university and college educators who show leadership in enhancing post-secondary education and a sustained dedication to undergraduate education.

Kai-Yu Wang, Marketing, International Business and Strategy: Wang has received international accolades for the unique partnership model he created that connects students to community partners and integrates service-learning projects into his classes. These collaborations allow students to solve real-world marketing problems by planning and delivering proposals and solutions.

Brock University Distinguished Teaching Award

This award is presented annually to a faculty member who, in the opinion of their peers, has made an outstanding contribution to the teaching and learning environment at Brock University.

Tim Fletcher, Kinesiology: Fletcher teaches aspiring elementary and secondary school educators and coaches the principles of physical education, including fundamental movement skills, games and reflective practice. A key component of Fletcher’s teaching philosophy is developing relationships with students by finding commonalities and nurturing connections.

Brock University Award for Excellence in Teaching for Early Career Faculty

This award recognizes the contributions to teaching undertaken by a new faculty member who is in the first five years of a tenure-track position.

• Priscilla Burnham Riosa, Applied Disability Studies (co-recipient)

• Alisa Grigorovich, Recreation and Leisure Studies (co-recipient)

Clarke Thomson Award for Excellence in Sessional Teaching

This award recognizes the contributions of a part-time/sessional teaching staff member who contributes significantly to student learning at Brock University.

• Natalie Spadafora, Child and Youth Studies

Don Ursino Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Large Classes

The Don Ursino Award for Excellence in the Teaching of Large Classes is awarded to an outstanding instructor who demonstrates commitment to the improvement of student learning in a large class.

• Kate Cassidy, Communications, Pop Culture, and Film (co-recipient)

• David Hutchison, Education and Digital Humanities (co-recipient)