Office Tel: (306) 966-2231
Office Fax: (306) 966-2242
General Inquiries: gmcte@usask.ca
 | Jim Greer is a Professor of Computer Science and the Director of the University Learning Centre. He has been at the University of Saskatchewan since 1987. Over that time, with many collaborating researchers and graduate students in the ARIES Laboratory, he has been an active researcher in advanced learning technology and adaptive learning environments. Jim is committed to teaching excellence and mentorship. He received the University of Saskatchewan Master Teacher award in 2001, and the Outstanding Graduate Supervisor award in 2005. As academic lead of The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness, he is committed to extending the reach of the Centre to touch and influence a much larger proportion of faculty across the campus. Contact him by E-mail or by phone (966-2234). |
Christine Anderson Obach, Program Manager | |
 | As program manager Christine works with faculty and staff at the centre to coordinate programs and special events. Christine is the Managing Editor of Bridges, and is also responsible for event promotion and other internal communications for the Centre. Christine received a B.A. from the U of S in 1985 and has worked on campus since 1989. She worked in Development (1989-1991), the Extension Division ( from 1991-2000). While in Extension she worked with Gwenna Moss and the Instructional Development Program. Once The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness opened in 2000, she continued her association with instructional development as the program coordinator for the new Gwenna Moss Centre. Contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-1950). |
Corinne Fasthuber, Assistant | |
 | Corinne began her employment at the University of Saskatchewan in Engineering Shops in 1988, working half-time. In 1995, she began another half-time position in the Department of Computer Science, to complement her position at the College of Engineering. Corinne started a full-time position at The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness in July 2000, as manager of the day-to-day operation of the office. She welcomes people to the Centre and answers questions regarding workshops and events that are offered throughout the year. She is responsible for ensuring that every instructor in every department on campus receives The GMCTE publications and brochures. Please contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-2231) to register for any of The GMCTE sessions or for information about The Centre. |
Frank Bulk, Manager, E-Learning and Innovative Programs | |
 | Frank Bulk is the Manager, E-Learning and Innovative Programs and he joined The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness when the responsibility for the TEL (Technology-Enhanced Learning) program, which until 2010 was a Government of Saskatchewan funded program, was transferred to the GMCTE. TEL was an innovative collaboration of post-secondary institutions, regional colleges, Aboriginal institutions, and the Government of Saskatchewan that allocated funds for developing courses in alternative formats, enhancing the capability of faculty and staff to work with new technologies, and supporting learners. TEL has become the foundation for distributed learning activities throughout the province, but when the province ended the program the GMCTE continued serving a key role in seeing through TEL-funded activities, as well as in the ongoing coordination of e-learning for the U of S. Frank can be reached by E-mail or by phone (966-6702). |
Tereigh Ewert-Bauer, Educational Development Specialist | |
 | Tereigh is an Educational Development Specialist with The Gwenna Moss Centre. She completed her M.A. in English Literature in 2005, focusing on “whiteness,” feminist, identity, and neo-colonial theories. Tereigh has been with the GMCTE since October 2000, conducting peer consultations, program coordinating, leading workshops, and formerly teaching GSR 989: Introduction to University Teaching (with Kim West), formerly teaching Transforming Teaching (with Richard Schwier), and currently teaching Instructional Skills for Graduate Students (with Brad Wuetherick) . Along with Kim West, she is trained as an Instructional Skills Workshop facilitator. Some of Tereigh’s research interests include staff and faculty professional development in Aboriginal education, intercultural skills, and graduate student teacher educational development. Tereigh can be reached by E-mail or by phone (966-6321) |
Kim West, Educational Development Specialist | |
 | Dr. West is an Educational Development Specialist with The Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness and Professional Affiliate with the Department of Geography and Planning. She completed her PhD in Earth Sciences from Carleton University and received her B.Sc. Honours from the University of Saskatchewan. Dr. West has been teaching large and small classes, designing new courses, and working in the field of educational development since 2001. Her primary focus in course development has been in the philosophy and practice of teaching for graduate student teachers. Consequently she has designed and taught several courses for the College of Graduate Studies and Research, including GSR 989: Introduction to University Teaching and GSR 982: Mentored Teaching. As a Professional Affiliate, Dr. West also regularly teaches undergraduate courses in the Department of Geography and Planning. Dr. West regularly facilitates workshops, short courses, and professional development programs for faculty, sessional lecturers, and graduate student teachers on a wide variety of topics and issues related to teaching and learning, most notably large classes and teaching portfolios. Her scholarship involves research, reflection, and creating opportunities for dialogue on the following issues: the role of trust in the university, hope and its role in teaching and learning, transformative teaching and learning approaches, creativity and the role of art in learning, poetic transcription, integrative educational practices in the classroom and university, and innovative approaches in writing teaching philosophy statements. She can be reached by E-mail or by phone (966-2249). |
Sheryl Mills, Program and Curriculum Development Specialist | |
 | Sheryl Mills (PhD, University of Saskatchewan) has three guiding professional commitments: (1) to appreciate connections among people, ideas and initiatives; (2) to appreciate innovation, scholarship and intellectual craftsmanship; and (3) to appreciate diversity and creativity. Her role at GMCTE is to support program and curriculum innovation and revitalization from first steps through to approval and implementation. Sheryl’s research interests include Indigenous, holistic and right-brain ways of knowing and learning, and personal, professional and organizational change. Her dissertation research was on instructional renovation at the post-secondary level. Contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-5867). |
Susan Bens, Program and Curriculum Development Specialist | |
 | Susan has worked at the University of Saskatchewan since 1997 in student affairs roles ranging from direct service to students to senior leadership. Susan holds a PhD in Educational Administration from the University of Saskatchewan and in December 2011 joined the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness. As a member of the Program and Curriculum Development team dedicated to the support of program and curriculum innovation and revitalization, Susan's expertise lies in student transitions to university-level study, inclusion and accommodation of students with diverse needs and interests, retention outcomes in higher education, and the administrative and governance systems of our university. Susan's research interests centre on methods of bringing students' experiences and voices forward in effective and authentic ways in higher education environments. Susan has served as a sessional lecturer for an elective course on leadership in the College of Agriculture and Bioresources and also serves as a Professional Affiliate in the Department of Educational Administration. Susan, who works in the Centre on a half-time basis, is most available Monday to Wednesday and can be contacted by E-mail or by phone (966-5465). |
Carolyn Hoessler, Program and Curriculum Development Specialist | |
 | Carolyn Hoessler (Ph.D., Queen's University) joined the Gwenna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness in June 2012 as a Program and Curriculum Development Specialist. As part of the Curriculum Innovation team, her focus is on teaching and learning in higher education, assessment, program evaluation, graduate student development, and mentorship. In supporting individuals, programs, and departments, she draws on her background in quantitative statistical and mixed-method research in both education and psychology. Her research interests encompass contextual, social, interpersonal, and motivational influences shaping educational and professional development experiences. Her doctoral research examines support for graduate students’ teaching across the multi-layered context in which they learn and teach. Prior to coming to the University of Saskatchewan, Carolyn worked as an Educational Development Associate at the Centre for Teaching and Learning at Queen’s University during her PhD in Education, and as a Teaching Assistant Associate at Wilfrid Laurier University’s Educational Development Office while completing a Master’s degree in Psychology. Contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-5371). |
Roxanne Martine, Curriculum Assistant | |
 | Roxanne earned her Executive Assistant Certificate in 2000 and joined the U of S in 2007, after being involved in the insurance industry for many years. She loves learning and has been advancing her skills and knowledge throughout her career. In her current role, she assists the Program and Curriculum Development Specialists and Instructional Design Specialists with administrative tasks, as well as manages financials. Contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-4832). |
Heather Ross, Instructional Design Specialist | |
 | Heather received B.A. (Journalism) from California State University Northridge, her B.Ed. (Secondary Education) from the University of Toronto and her M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies - Educational Communications and Technology) from the University of Saskatchewan. She worked as an instructional designer at the Saskatchewan Institute of Applied Science and Technology (SIAST) for six years before joining the team at the Gwennna Moss Centre for Teaching Effectiveness in November 2011. While completing her M.Ed. she worked as a research assistant for Richard Schwier on studies related to instructional design and virtual learning communities. Her other areas of interest include personal learning networks, social capital and blended learning. She also has a strong background in helping educators make use of social media for professional development and teaching. Heather can be contacted by E-mail or by phone (966-5327). |
Ryan Banow, Instructional Design Specialist | |
| Ryan joined the Gwenna Moss Centre after five years as a secondary mathematics and physics teacher in rural Saskatchewan. He grew up in Esterhazy, SK and attended the University of Saskatchewan where he completed a B.Ed. and a B.Sc. in Math. He is currently working on a M.Ed. in Educational Technology and Design at the U of S. His interests include blended learning and flipped teaching, educational technology, social media tools and virtual learning communities. He is very excited to be working with faculty to transform teaching and learning on campus and in online environments. Ryan can be contacted by E-mail or by phone (966-5508) |
Barbara Schindelka, Instructional Design Specialist | |
| Barbara has spent approximately 90% of her adult life on the U of S campus, as Student, Staff and Contractual Employee (she likes to think she looks younger than she is, so do not be deceived: Barbara has over 11 years of experience as an Instructional Designer). Prior to joining the Gwenna Moss Centre, she applied her Instructional Design expertise to a wide variety of projects at EMAP and Extension Division. Barbara obtained both her B.Ed. and M.Ed. (Curriculum Studies, Educational Communications & Technologies) from the U of S. Her academic interests include teaching effectiveness, leadership and personal effectiveness, educational technology, epistemology of instruction, and media ecology. She is passionate about teaching and is dedicated to being service to the U of S teaching and learning community through her work at the GMCTE. Barbara can be contacted by E-mail or by phone (966-5905). |
Stan Yu, Research and Program Evaluation Specialist | |
| Stan comes from an eclectic mixed methods research background, having previously been involved with research projects in diverse fields, from healthcare management, to International Nongovernmental Organizations. His role at the GMCTE aims to provide support on program evaluation and assessment on various ongoing programs and initiatives related to teaching and learning at the Gwenna Moss Centre and the University Learning Centre. He is currently in the midst of completing his M.A. in Sociology at the University of Saskatchewan. Stan can be contact by E-Mail or by phone (966-5065).
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Wenona Partridge, Instructional Design Assistant | |
 | Wenona Partridge is a graduate student in the department of Philosophy. She has an arts background and worked as a reporter and photographer in rural Saskatchewan before she started her MA. She is assisting with instructional design and communications related tasks. Contact her by E-mail or by phone (966-5287). |
 | Amelia completed her BA in English & French at the University of Saskatchewan (2005), followed by an MA in World Literature at Case Western Reserve University (Cleveland, OH 2007). At the GMCTE, she co-instructs GSR982: Mentored Teaching and GSR989: Philosophy and Practice of University Teaching. She has taught in various capacities—writing liaison, co-instructor, tutorial leader, co-instructor and instructor—both here at the University of Saskatchewan and in the United States. Along with co-instructing this 2013-2014 academic year, Amelia will continue her scholarship of graduate student development, specifically the value of voluntary and mandatory graduate student teacher training, and her contributions specific to graduate student teachers in Bridges. She has organized and will host our 2013 Graduate Student Fall Orientation to Teaching and Learning (FOTL). Amelia is a PhD candidate in the Department of English. Her dissertation, Sexualized Female Bodies in Canadian Women's Short Stories, identifies how bodies of female characters perform a wide range of acquiescence and resistance to the dominant western ideal of female beauty. She plans to defend her dissertation in March 2014. Amelia can be contacted by E-mail or by phone (966-8341). |
