Contact

Dr. Susan Forbes (she/her)

Manager, Teaching and Learning
susan.forbes@ontariotechu.ca

Susan L. Forbes (PhD University of Western Ontario; MA Wilfrid Laurier University, BA University of Calgary) is the Manager of the Teaching and Learning Centre, as well as a Sessional Instructor and  Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Health Sciences at Ontario Tech University.  Dr. Forbes has over 25 years of teaching experience in both face-to-face and blended environments, as well as being a highly published researcher.

Rebecca Maynard (they/them)

Faculty Development Coordinator
rebecca.maynard@ontariotechu.ca

Rebecca Maynard is the Faculty Development Coordinator with the Teaching and Learning Centre and a graduate of Ontario Tech, with a BA (Hons) in Communication and Digital Media Studies. By supporting the TLC, Rebecca strives to promote accessibility in post-secondary education and a fairer distribution of knowledge.

Kevin Johnson

Educational Developer
kevin.johnson@ontariotechu.ca

Kevin is an Educational Developer with the Teaching and Learning Centre. He is a graduate from the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities at Ontario Tech and holds an M.A. in Communication and Media Studies from the University of Ottawa. With 5 years of post-secondary teaching experience, he has developed both synchronous and asynchronous courses to be delivered face-to-face, online, and in blended formats. Kevin is passionate about life-long learning and focused on enabling a learning environment that empowers both students and faculty to identify and develop their personal strengths.

Dr. Lidya Salim (she/her)

Educational Developer
lidya.salim@ontariotechu.ca

Lidya Salim is an Educational Developer with the Teaching and Learning Centre. As a graduate from the Faculty of Science at Ontario Tech, Lidya holds a BSc in Biological Science and a PhD in Applied Bioscience. Lidya has extensive experience designing and implementing educational programs and resources and is committed to promoting student-centered pedagogy as well as accessibility, equity, diversity and inclusion.

Mortilaine Riley

Educational Developer
mortilaine.riley@ontariotechu.ca

Mortilaine is an experienced Educational Technologist with a demonstrated history of work in the Higher Education and eLearning industries. She is proficient in: instructional design; adult training; graphic design; multimedia communication; academic research and publication; project management and business management. Mortilaine holds a Bachelor of Arts in Media & Communication—with specialization in multimedia, as well as a Master’s degree in Business Management (MBM).

Sarah Stokes (she/her)

Educational Developer
sarah.stokes@ontariotechu.ca

Sarah is a graduate of the Faculty of Science (FSc) at Ontario Tech, and also holds Bachelor of Education (Ontario Tech) and Master of Education Technology (UBC) degrees. An Advanced Google Certified Educator, Sarah enthusiastically promotes innovative teaching techniques and technology for science education. With a background in educational publishing and e-learning, she supports the university’s open education movement and Open Education (OE) Lab.

Pranjal Saloni (she/her)

Open Education Lab Assistant
pranjal.saloni@ontariotechu.ca

Pranjal is a Software Engineering and Management graduate from Ontario Tech and is currently working full time with the Open Education (OE) Lab within the TLC. She is responsible for managing new and ongoing projects, dealing with clients, and supervising a team of students in creating open resources. Being part of this team has been an amazing experience, and she is thrilled to be developing OERs that are easily accessible and affordable for students.

Alexander Pilon (he/him)

Educational Media Developer
alexander.pilon@ontariotechu.ca

As a video & graphic design specialist, and communications strategist, Alexander has worked on Emmy, Grammy, and Juno winning productions. He has created content, and communication plans in the fields of healthcare, education, hospitality, and the arts. Alexander joins the Teaching and Learning Centre with over five years of post-secondary instruction experience in Film & Television Production, and Public Relations & Event Management.

Shannon Brandejs

Educational Media Developer
shannon.brandejs@ontariotechu.ca 

Shannon has been working as a multimedia developer for Ontario Tech University for over 10 years.  Prior to that, she worked at the University of Western Ontario for several years as an instructional designer.  Shannon holds a Masters of Education from Ontario Tech, a Graduate Certificate in Adult Education from Royal Roads, and a BA in Media Theory and Production (specializing in Multimedia Design) from Western.  She makes videos, interactive tools, and graphics to improve learning.  Shannon loves working at Ontario Tech, and looks forward to meeting you!

Lasandra Conliffe

Educational Technology Analyst
lasandra.conliffe@ontariotechu.ca

Technology. Education. Advancement. Innovation. These are the words that exist in Lasandra’s visionary perspective. No wonder she is a current candidate in Ontario Tech's Master of Education program. Lasandra is experienced in education and tech support and is applying her mastery to the role of Educational Technology Analyst within the Teaching and Learning Centre. While her passion lies in the integration of technology with learning, Lasandra also dreams of not only promoting but advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion wherever she is. She is also a big advocate for digital wellness within the educational field.