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Teaching and Learning
The Office of Teaching and Learning is led by the Assistant Dean Teaching and Learning, and is comprised of the Teaching and Learning Specialist and two Teaching and Learning Administrators (TLAs). Teaching and Learning Administrators provide technical training and administrative support for faculty and staff, facilitating learning solutions to enable change, build technical capacity, and help faculty and students achieve course learning and program outcomes.
Teaching Fellows
For a list of Haskayne’s current Teaching Fellows, click here.
Team Profiles and Contact Details
Rosalynn Peschl
Assistant Dean, Teaching and Learning
Assistant Professor (Teaching)
rosalynn.peschl@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Jenn Hauck
Manager, Teaching and Learning Operations
jenn.hauck@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Jenn has been with the Haskayne School of Business since 2006 and before starting her current role, has been an Area administrator, an Undergraduate Program Specialist, and Haskayne’s Course Demand & Scheduling Specialist.
In her present role of Manager of Teaching and Learning Operations, Jenn’s team includes Haskayne’s Course Demand & Scheduling Specialist who supports the faculty with course demand analysis and course scheduling coordination, and the Teaching & Learning Administrators who support the faculty with most things related to teaching in the classroom.
Dave Hawes
Learning Technologies Specialist
dave.hawes@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Dave brings over 17 years of work experience at the University of Calgary to the Haskayne School of Business. This includes stops at the Faculty of Nursing, the Teaching & Learning Centre, and Continuing Education. Previous to his joining the Haskayne Teaching & Learning Team, he served as Manager, Learning Services in Cont Ed. In this role, he and his team were responsible for the design and implementation of supports for effective teaching and best use of learning technologies, for both instructors and learners across all learning platforms at the U of C. Dave holds an M.Ed. (2019) from the Werklund School of Education, focusing on learning sciences, post-secondary leadership, and educational research. He also has completed certification in Developing a Curriculum (DACUM) Level I, and Tri-Council Policy CORE. Dave has a strong service orientation to his work and is happy to best serve the learning technology interests of faculty and staff at Haskayne.
Carrie Flower
Teaching and Learning specialist
carrie.flower@ucalgary.ca
Carrie joins the Teaching and Learning Team at Haskayne with an M.Ed. in Adult Education from the Ontario Institute of Studies in Education, at the University of Toronto. Prior to joining UCalgary, Carrie worked in curriculum development, including the design and implementation of six for-credit undergraduate courses at the University of Toronto, supporting the design of work-integrated learning programs for trades students at SAIT, and designing and administering events and programs to support student professional development and career identities. Carrie is passionate about sustainability and environmental pedagogy, and is enthusiastic about supporting innovative teaching practices in the classroom.
Carol Hoover
Specialist, Scheduling and Course Demand
carol.hoover@ucalgary.ca
Carol has worked at the University of Calgary since 2006, and brings experience from a variety of areas. Carol began as a Program Advisor in the Undergraduate Programs Office (UPO) before moving to the Faculty of Science. Carol held various roles in the Faculty of Science, most recently as the Undergraduate Administrative Team Lead. Carol’s team supported all Science undergraduate programs, including scheduling and enrollment management for all Science courses. Carol was thrilled to bring her experience in scheduling to the Haskayne School of Business in July 2022. In her current role as Specialist, Scheduling and Course Demand, she is focussed on applying best practices to the Haskayne schedule and creating a schedule that best serves both students and instructors. Carol has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Calgary and recently completed the Business Intelligence Foundations Program Certificate.
Lisa Bensmiller
Teaching and Learning Administrator
bensmill@ucalgary.ca
Lisa came to us after 16 years with the U of C’s Schulich School of Engineering. Lisa earned her Office Administration diploma from SAIT and has a certificate of Office Applications from the U of C. Lisa is enthusiastic about providing high level administrative support to the Teaching and Learning team and academics within the Haskayne School of Business.
Sarah Patience
Teaching and Learning Administrator
sarah.patience@haskayne.ucalgary.ca
Sarah has a certificate in Health Information from the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology. Prior to joining Haskayne, she worked as an Administrative Assistant in the Cumming School of Medicine and as a Payroll Administrator in a Long-Term Care facility. Sarah’s portfolio within Teaching and Learning at Haskayne focuses on teaching and learning administrative support for faculty, as well as the implementation and support of various educational technologies. Her areas of interest are innovative technology-enhanced learning solutions and developing effective online learning.
Vajini De Silva
Teaching and Learning Administrator
vajini.desilva@ucalgary.ca
Vajini holds a B.Sc. degree in Natural Science, with a concentration in Computer Science and Chemistry from the University of Calgary. She brings over a decade of progressive experience as an administrator and client project manager, where she successfully managed multiple initiatives, supported senior leadership, and delivered efficient solutions to advance organizational priorities. With a strong background in database management and advanced technical systems, she has developed expertise in streamlining processes, ensuring data integrity, and implementing tools that enhance strategic decision-making. She is currently completing a Business Intelligence and Analytics certification to further strengthen her skills in data analysis and reporting. She is passionate about optimizing workflows, fostering meaningful relationships with faculty and students, and supporting innovation in teaching and learning. She is proud to contribute her skills and expertise back to her alma mater.