Engineering Teaching and Learning Team

Simon Bailey holds a BA from the University of the Arts, UK, and a Master’s in Educational Technology from the University of British Columbia. Simon has more than 12 years’ experience working with digital technologies and multimedia, and for over 7 years has been working specifically designing and developing courses within higher education. His current role involves supporting faculty in course design and development and specifically in course redesign for traditional, blended and fully online courses. He is a Quality Matters Certified Peer Reviewer.

Satish Kumar Kotha has held teaching, administrative, and research positions while working in the USA, India, and Canada. Satish designed, developed, and facilitated courses in the academic and corporate sectors. He developed courses for face-to-face, online, and hybrid scenarios. He approaches the teaching and learning process through the principles of universal design for learning. Satish considers himself a lifelong learner and believes in the power of adaptability in the ever-evolving field of education. His interests include learning about new tools of education technology and developing active learning strategies for everyday learning. Satish holds a B.Tech in Biomedical Engineering from JNTUH, India, an MS in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University, USA, and a Graduate Diploma in Learning and Technology from Royal Roads University, Canada.

Laura Shannon has worked as an instructional designer at Queen's for over six years, and has been a part-time college instructor for almost a decade. Laura's dedication to higher education is rooted in a genuine passion for teaching and learning, and a commitment to cultivating learning environments where both educators and learners thrive. Her approach is centered around working with instructors to create a student-centered, active, and inclusive learning environment that integrates educational technology, promotes reflective practice, and fosters lifelong learning. Laura obtained a Master of Education from Queen's University where her research focused on effective practices in adult teaching and learning. She is now continuing her research as a PhD student at Queen's where she is interested in the intersection between critical thinking and authentic assessment in the age of AI.

Justin Holland previously worked in Marketing for Elite Window Cleaning; leading in the design of their new sister company, Lemonade Window Cleaning, in Florida. He has years of experience as a freelance multimedia producer, creating content for companies like Pita Pit, the YMCA, and the NDP. His work in film led to him producing an abundance of content for bands and musicians across Canada, including the likes of The Glorious Sons, Busty and the Bass, B. Rich, The Wilderness, and many more. In his current role, he works alongside educators and instructional designers to plan and create educational material supporting course development. Justin is trained in the Quality Matters framework.

Rodrigo Moran has been working at Queen’s University for the past couple of years, starting in the Faculty of Law, then transitioning to Arts and Science Online, and finally here at Smith Engineering. He has a lot of experience working with instructors and helping them develop their courses with the proper multimedia tools. Rodrigo is most passionate about video production and storytelling. He is trained in the Quality Matters framework and has also experience with website design.

Emma Corbett is responsible for overseeing the assessment and continuous improvement processes for the Faculty. This includes meeting requirements set out by the Canadian Engineering Accreditation Board (CEAB) and the Queen’s University Cyclical Program Review. She also supports curriculum development activities and works to aggregate, analyze, and report on a wide range of data in the Faculty. Emma holds a BASc in Engineering Physics from Queen’s University and is also trained in the Quality Matters framework. During her undergraduate degree, she held multiple positions within the Faculty, one being a Data Analyst in support of accreditation. Prior to her current role, Emma worked as a Data Scientist with MaxSold in Kingston.

Gillian Woodruff holds a B.Sc. (Mathematics and Engineering) and an M.Sc. (Electrical Engineering) from Queen’s University, and is trained in the Quality Matters framework. She was Program Associate for APSC 200/293, worked as a research engineer and manager in telecommunications, and served as an adjunct instructor at Queen’s and U of Toronto.

Jenna Hamilton is the team’s frontline person and provides support to both the team and faculty with all ongoing projects. Jenna previously worked as a Remote Exam Coordinator for the Engineering Teaching and Learning Team. Before starting with Queen’s University, Jenna worked as a Children and Youth Program Coordinator for the Loyalist Township. She also taught in Montreal for 3 years with the English Montreal School Board. Jenna holds a B.Ed. from McGill University and is trained in the Quality Matters framework.

Michael Chabot supports course development teams by developing immersive Virtual Reality simulations and other game-based technologies to deliver course material in new, exciting, and innovative ways. His background is in game-based learning with a focus on Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, and web-based gaming technologies targeted towards the educational sector. Before coming to Queen's, Michael worked as a Professor of New Media and Animation at Loyalist College, as well as Lead Developer of the Virtual Development Office at Loyalist College. Michael is trained in the Quality Matters framework. Michael received his Ontario College Diploma in New Media and Animation from Loyalist College (2010). He is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computing and Information Systems.

Karalyn is an Educational Developer with the Smith Engineering Teaching and Learning Team. Karalyn’s background is both as an educator in anatomical sciences and in educational development. She has worked extensively with faculty and departments on course design and curriculum innovation, with a particular focus on supporting graduate instructors and new faculty, the scholarship of teaching and learning, and active learning strategies. Karalyn has an interest in supporting faculty through assessment innovation, accessibility, scholarship of teaching and learning, and will be providing program-level support for the Reimagining Engineering Education initiative.

Rana is a graduate student in Electrical and Computer Engineering at Queen's University. She has experience in teaching, instructional support, and course design, with a passion for translating complex technical concepts into clear and engaging learning experiences. As a Course Design and Development Specialist, she collaborates with the Engineering Teaching and Learning Team to develop innovative course materials, produce educational media, and enhance the quality of engineering education at Queen's.

Ahmed Saad is a PhD student in Computing at Queen's University. His work spans curriculum design, instructional technology, media production, and assessment design with a strong focus on accessibility and inclusive pedagogy. He hosts a YouTube channel and podcast, translating complex concepts into engaging real-world engineering learning experiences.