We are proud that two Professors in our Department have earned prestigious teaching awards in recognition of their excellence in education.
Professor Naomi Levy-Strumpf of the Human Biology program has earned the Cheryl Regehr Early Career Teaching Award from the University of Toronto. The Regehr Award recognizes faculty members who are effective teachers and who demonstrate an exceptional commitment to student learning, pedagogical engagement, and teaching innovation.
Human Biology Director Melody Neumann has high praise; “Professor Levy-Strump is an enthusiastic, energetic educator who demonstrates genuine and extraordinary care for her students’ learning and professional development, while inspiring others with her creative educational leadership.”
The award cites her dedication to teaching and your commitment to furthering the student learning experience at U of T. Professor Neumann notes that “We’re very lucky to have her teaching in our programs and couldn’t be more pleased to see her work recognized with this award!”
Professor Kenneth Yip has earned the Outstanding Teaching Award – Early Career from the Faculty of Arts & Science. This award recognizes excellence in undergraduate and graduate education with a focus on classroom instruction, course design and curriculum development.
Nomination letters for Professor Yip “demonstrated widespread enthusiasm for your contributions and achievements as an outstanding teacher,” according to the award letter from Associate Dean Don Boyes. Boyes further expressed his “personal thanks for your ongoing commitment to teaching and to our students. Your contributions are greatly appreciated by this Faculty.”
Both Levy-Strumpf and Yip were previously chosen by students in Arts & Science for the Ranjini (Rini) Ghosh Excellence in Teaching Award, showing the broad appreciation their teaching generates from both students and Faculty.
Congratulations, Professor Yip and Professor Levy-Strumpf!