Teaching and Learning

Joel Beaupre519-748-5220, ext. 2204

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Joel Beaupre holds an Honours B.A., a B.Ed. and M.Ed., and brings experience as a communications professor and curriculum consultant to his role as Teaching and Learning Consultant, as well as experience as a high school teacher in Sandy Lake First Nation, Ontario and Kuwait. Joel is available at the Doon and Guelph campuses. He is a qualified administrator of the Intercultural Development Inventory (IDI), and specializes in matters related to translating curriculum into teaching strategies.

Nancy Nelson519-748-5220, ext. 3724

Teaching and Learning Consultant

After teaching Engineering at Conestoga for 35 years, and receiving the 2017 Gold Award in Leadership Excellence for Faculty, Nancy Nelson, M.Sc (T), FEC, P. Eng is a Teaching and Learning Consultant, specializing in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) technology, and women in engineering initiatives. Nancy is available at the Doon and Cambridge campuses. She has a special interest in active learning strategies and Universal Design for Learning.

Elan Paulson519-748-5220, ext. 2384

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Elan Paulson, PhD, has been an educator in Ontario's higher education system since 2004. Before joining Conestoga as a Teaching and Learning Consultant, Elan was on the executive team at eCampusOntario. She previously served as Program Director and as an instructor in professional education programs at Western University's Faculty of Education. With a Master's in Educational Technology, Elan specializes in technology-enabled and collaborative learning to support diverse learners. She has also conducted research on faculty participation in communities of practice for professional learning and self-care.

Laura Stoutenburg519-748-5220, ext. 7309

Teaching and Learning Consultant

A college professor and accredited TESL trainer for more than 20 years, Laura Stoutenburg, holding an M.A., has taught and developed curricula for a variety of topics, with her work including language assessment in China and Canada. Before joining Teaching and Learning as a consultant, Laura coordinated Conestoga’s TESL Certificate and English Language Studies programs. She specializes in matters related to Intercultural Teaching and language acquisition, and is available at the Kitchener Downtown Campus.

Nasreen Sultana519-748-5220, ext. 3767

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Nasreen Sultana, PhD, has worked in post-secondary education for almost a decade. Prior to joining Conestoga College, she taught in the teacher education program at Queen's University while completing her PhD. Nasreen brings international experience and exposure to the role of the Teaching and Learning Consultant, and invites discussions and learning regarding various aspects of diversity in faculty and in students. Her areas of research include intercultural communication, assessment and classroom instruction.

Lisa Trimble519-748-5220, ext. 3788

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Lisa Trimble, PhD, has worked in faculty development for more than a decade. Before joining Conestoga as a Teaching and Learning Consultant, Lisa served as a McGill University professor, the Director of Diversity in Global Education, and an educational consultant with colleges, universities and CEGEPs. Lisa is available at Doon and Waterloo campuses. She has extensive experience with equity, diversity and inclusion in the classroom, anti-oppression and anti-racism, and student engagement and motivation.

Jesslyn Wilkinson519-748-5220, ext. 2531

Educational Technology Officer

Jesslyn Wilkinson is the Educational Technology Officer at Conestoga. An Ontario Certified Teacher, and holding a B.A. and B.Ed., Jesslyn researches and promotes new technologies for faculty to enhance pedagogical practices. She brings to the role her experience as a Google and Microsoft certified technology trainer and as a classroom teacher in South Korea, Mongolia, and Ontario, focusing on special education and assistive learning technologies. She is available for workshops, consultations, and support with using technology in higher education contexts.

Michael Wong519-748-5220, ext. 3769

Teaching and Learning Consultant

Michael Wong holds a Ph.D. and brings his experience as an educator, researcher, and neuroscientist to the Teaching and Learning Consultant team at Conestoga College. Prior to joining the team, Michael was a professor and instructor at Sheridan College, McMaster University, and most recently at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He has taught and designed/refined courses and curricula in many subject areas from neuroscience and psychology to research methods and child health. He is a proponent of active learning and has an interest in neuroplasticity, gamification, and the scholarship of teaching and learning.

Kathryn Brillinger,519-748-5220, ext. 3897

Director of Teaching and Learning

Kathryn Brillinger is the Director of Teaching and Learning at Conestoga, bringing more than 30 years of teaching experience in the Ontario college system, specializing in English as a Second Language learning, diversity and intercultural skills. Internationally, she has presented on the impact of nonverbal cues on communication endeavours, and solving teaching and intercultural dilemmas. Kathryn holds an M.Ed., and certificates in TESL and Intercultural Studies. Contact Kathryn to discuss suggestions regarding potential programming for Teaching and Learning.