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The Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards are presented annually to educators and staff at Queen’s who demonstrate excellence in creating innovative, inclusive, and engaging learning environments.

This year, numerous nominations were received for individuals and teams from across Queen’s, highlighting the university’s strong commitment to excellence in teaching and learning.

Student learning is one of the university’s six strategic goals. Advancing pedagogies, leveraging new technologies, and reconceiving educational programs of all levels and types better prepares students to have an impact in their chosen careers and throughout their lives.

“These awards honour the exceptional work being done to enhance and support student learning and success,” says Principal Deane. “I am very proud of the many dedicated educators and staff at Queen’s.  I congratulate all of the recipients and nominees and thank the selection committee.”

The recipients of the 2025 Principal's Teaching and Learning Awards are:

Educational Leadership Award (in partnership with the Centre for Teaching and Learning)

• Kathleen Norman, Professor and Associate Director (Research & Post-Professional Programs), School of Rehabilitation Therapy
• Allen Tian, PhD candidate, Department of Biology
   

Educational Technology Award (in partnership with Information Technology Services)

• Geof Hall, Assistant Professor, School of Environmental Studies
   

Globally Engaged Innovation Award (in partnership with the Office of the Vice-Provost, Global Engagement)

• Jenn Carpenter, Associate Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, School of Medicine
• English for Beginners @ Queen’s School of English Team
  Steven McWilliams, Educational Developer
  Amie Pilgrim, Academic Manager
   

Indigenous Education Award (in partnership with the Office of Indigenous Initiatives)

• Petra Fachinger, Professor, Department of English, Literature, and Creative Writing
   

Alumni Award for Engaging Students as Partners (in partnership with the Queen’s University Alumni Association)

• Monakshi Sawhney, Associate Professor, School of Nursing
• Sara Nabil, Assistant Professor and Director of the iStudio Research Lab, Queen’s Computing
   

Promoting Student Inquiry Award (in partnership with Queen’s Library)

• Leslie Ritchie, Professor, Department of English, Literature, and Creative Writing

A private reception for all university-wide teaching and learning awards will be held in the fall.

For more information on the Principal’s Teaching and Learning Awards, visit the Office of the Principal and Vice-Chancellor’s website.