Brian Weishar Receives Contribution to Teaching Award

Brian Weishar, Contract Lecturer and Faculty Advisor at the Orillia campus, has been awarded a Contribution to Teaching Award for the 2024-2025 academic year.

The Senate Teaching and Learning Committee commended Brian for his commitment to fostering a collaborative and student-centered learning environment. His emphasis on meaningful social interaction among students, along with his practice of actively seeking students’ feedback, reflects a thoughtful and responsive approach to teaching. The Committee also highlighted Brian’s dedication to regular communication—through D2L check-ins, direct conversations, and instructional videos outlining teaching plans and offering advice—as further evidence of his proactive commitment to helping students succeed. His consistently high teaching scores further underscore this commitment.

"I certainly try to provide teacher candidates with learning experiences I think will be relevant to their own practice. It was very sweet of students to take the time to nominate me. It is such a gift to have the chance to work with teacher candidates—I learn a great deal from them."

Congratulations, Brian!