Jessica Raffoul, Director/Learning Specialist
Jessica joined the CTL in 2007, where she now is the Director of the Centre for Teaching and Learning, and a Learning Specialist. She contributes to and enhances research, programs, and curricula that support teaching and student learning, with a particular focus on the scholarship of teaching and learning, educational leadership, reflective practice, the documentation of instructional excellence, and knowledge mobilization. She has participated in the organization of multiple national and international conferences, supported the launch of a national teaching and learning journal, coordinated programs, developed teaching and learning resources, disseminated research, and taught workshops and courses. She holds degrees and certificates in English literature, creative writing, philosophy, and higher education.
CEI, room 2248
Ext. 4829
jraffoul@uwindsor.ca
Timothy Au-Yeung, Online Learning Systems Administrator
Tim is the Online Learning Systems Administrator for the University of Windsor. He is responsible for the administration and configuration of the Brightspace system used at the University of Windsor. He holds a Bachelor of Education and Bachelor of Mathematics from the University of Windsor. He is also a licensed teacher in the province of Ontario.
CEI, room 2252
Ext. 4926
timay@uwindsor.ca
Nick Baker, Learning Specialist
Nick started at the CTL in 2008 as a Visiting Fellow from the University of Queensland (Australia). He returned to the Centre in 2009 as a program coordinator and then Learning Specialist until 2013, when he started what became a 12-year sojourn as the Director of the Office of Open Learning at UWindsor, before returning to the CTL in 2025. Nick holds degrees and certificates in Journalism, Geography, Ecology and Conservation Biology, Wildlife management, and Higher Education. He was a founding member of the Board of Directors for eCampus Ontario, past chair and current steward of the Ontario Universities Council on eLearning (OUCeL), and past board member of the Society for Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. Nick has taught classes ranging from 20-700+ students, in person, online and in hybrid formats across multiple disciplines. His current research, scholarship, creative, and consulting work spans artificial intelligence in education, educational technologies, accessibility, Open Educational Practices, digital learning, ethical procurement practices, and higher education policy and practice.
CEI, room 2241
Ext. 4925
nbaker@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Pierre Boulos, Learning Specialist
Pierre joined the CTL in 2008 as a Learning Specialist and coordinator of the University Teaching Certificate. He also holds the position of Special Advisor, Internationalization and Education in the UWindsor Research Ethics Board. He is also a faculty member in the Argumentation Studies PhD Program. Pierre is the President of the International History, Philosophy, and Science Teaching group. His disciplinary research is in argumentation, logic, and philosophy of science. Pierre has published in the scholarship of teaching and learning, research ethics, history and philosophy of science, and argumentation studies.
CEI, room 2247
Ext. 3767
boulos@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Laura Chittle, Learning Specialist
Laura works with faculty, staff, and graduate students to achieve the strategic learning and teaching goals of the University, and support the culture of scholarship in post-secondary education.
CEI, room 2249
Ext. 4839
chittlel@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Nobuko Fujita, Online Learning Specialist
Nobuko brings an evidence-informed educational development approach that is aligned with CTL’s mission to enhance student learning through reflective and scholarly teaching practices. She has taught undergraduate and graduate Education students in digital technologies, pedagogies, and research methods. She has extensive collaboration experience on many grants and a strong record of interdisciplinary scholarship in the design of online and blended education.
CEI, room 2254
Ext. 2105
nfujita@uwindsor.ca
Anna Galka, Learning Technologies Educational Consultant
Anna helps faculty, sessional instructors, GAs and TAs, researchers, and staff develop their teaching skills and knowledge related to the implementation and use of teaching technologies, primarily supporting effective learning management system (Brightspace) pedagogy.
CEI, room 2243
Ext. 4920
anna.galka@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Elizabeth Ismail, Curriculum Project Coordinator
Elizabeth works to uphold the mission and vision of the University by supporting faculty, staff, and graduate students through education, scholarship, research, and engagement. She has a background in philosophy, pscyhology, and educational technology, and her disciplinary research focuses on critical thinking and argument education.
CEI, room 2249
Ext. 4915
ismaile@uwindsor.ca
Jaimie Kechego, Learning Specialist, Indigenization
Jaimie is Anishnaabwekwe from Deshkaan Ziibing (the Chippewa of the Thames First Nation reserve) located near London, Ontario. Jaimie’s academic experience began at the University of Windsor as she pursued her Bachelor of Arts degree. Her professional experience with the University of Windsor began at Turtle Island as the Student Representative for the Aboriginal Education Committee. After graduating from the University of Windsor, she secured a position with the Greater Essex County District School Board as the First Nation, Metis and Inuit secondary school counsellor for eight years. Jaimie went back to the University of Windsor to pursue her Bachelor of Education in 2014 and graduated in 2015. Recently, Jaimie completed her requirements for a Master’s degree in the Field of Educational Leadership focused in Aboriginal Education at Western University.
CEI, room 2266
Jaimie.Kechego@uwindsor.ca
Mark Lubrick, Educational Multimedia Design Specialist
Mark loves getting to help faculty and staff plan and build multimedia-based resources. He can help those looking to create videos, interactive content, or ensure their content is accessible. Mark is a University of Windsor alumnus with a Bachelor's and Master’s degree in Physics, as well as a Bachelor of Education. He has taught at the university since 2011, with classes ranging from 30 - 430 students, in-person and online. Mark enjoys getting to chat with people planning their courses/resources, so please contact him if you think he might be able to help.
CEI, room 2250
Ext. 6867
mlubrick@uwindsor.ca
Peter Marval, Media Artist
Peter provides expertise in the area of multimedia in support of CTL programs, website design, and special events. He has been doing graphic and web design for about 20 years. He is a graduate of Print Journalism and Digital Media from Conestoga College, and Communication, Media and Film from the University of Windsor. He is also a photographer, with most of his best work sitting on a hard drive somewhere. He plays piano (poorly) and dabbles in music production and sound design. He has also recently begun working with 3D and motion graphics. He has a penchant for monkeys and cookies, especially for monkeys eating cookies. A portion of his work can be seen at marvalmedia.com.
CEI, room 2255
Ext. 3473
pmarval@uwindsor.ca
Russell Nahdee, Indigenous Learning Specialist
Russell is from Bkejwanong (a.k.a. the Walpole Island First Nation) and currently a Indigenous Learning Specialist. He has worked in the field of Aboriginal education for over 30 years and has been involved with several research projects, community boards, and planning committees. He has experience teaching at both the college and university level, most recently as an adjunct lecturer at the University of Windsor in the Department of Sociology, Anthropology, and Criminology. Indigenous digital learning is an emerging field that plays a key role in developing learner-centred skills and knowledge, supporting effective educational practices and strategies.
CEI, room 2257
Ext. 4872
rnahdee@uwindsor.ca
Michael K. Potter, Teaching and Learning Specialist
Michael joined the University of Windsor’s Centre for Teaching and Learning in 2008, where he is now a Teaching and Learning Specialist. Since joining the CTL he has served as co-creator and coordinator of the University Teaching Certificate (UTC) Program (2009-2017), Chair of the Council of Ontario Educational Developers, Secretary and Vice-President of the Bertrand Russell Society, and in many other capacities for internal and external committees and organizations. Michael began working as an educational developer in 2001, while in graduate school for philosophy at McMaster University, eventually leaving to focus on educational development full-time. His teaching experience spans disciplines and age levels, from high school students to professors nearing retirement, always with an eye toward grounding his approach in interdisciplinary scholarship. Although his own scholarly endeavours now focus on storytelling and the use of nihilist, existentialist and pragmatist philosophy in university teaching, he has published a variety of academic and popular works, and is the author of Bertrand Russell’s Ethics (2006), co-author of Leading Effective Discussions (2008) and Learning Outcomes Assessment: A Practitioner’s Handbook (2015), and co-editor of a special issue of the Canadian Journal for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning focused on the role of the arts and humanities in SoTL (2015). Outside of academia, Michael is a director, producer, actor and writer for the stage, Managing Director of Post Productions and co-owner of The Shadowbox Theatre.
CEI, room 2256
Ext. 4831
pottermk@uwindsor.ca
Hannah Sands, Administrative Assistant/Coordinator
Hannah joined the University of Windsor in 2019, shortly after becoming a University of Windsor alumna in 2018 with a BA in International Relations and Development Studies. She has since worked with the Faculty of Engineering and now the Centre for Teaching and Learning in an administrative capacity. Hannah coordinates administrative services to support, promote, and sustain the efficient, timely, and effective operation of the Centre for Teaching and Learning. She provides administrative assistance, logistical and budgetary support to the CTL Director.
CEI, room 2244A
Ext. 3090
Hannah.Sands@uwindsor.ca
Dr. Allyson Skene, Curriculum Services Chair/Learning Specialist
Allyson works with faculty, staff, and graduate students to achieve the strategic learning and teaching goals of the University, and support the culture of scholarship in post-secondary education.
CEI, room 2246
Ext. 2258
askene@uwindsor.ca