Teaching and Learning welcomes Dr. Mary Gene Saudelli as the Faculty Development Consultant in the Teaching and Learning Centre. Mary has been teaching for over 25 years, the last 12 in higher education. She has taught in Canada, Qatar, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Afghanistan, Hong Kong and Istanbul. Mary embraces interdisciplinary, international, and Indigenous educational projects and is passionate about 21st century learning and teaching. She feels that the best she can give of herself as an educator and scholar is to welcome change in her own learning journey.
Mary has supervised graduate students through their theses and projects, led curriculum renewal projects, designed various curriculum projects from short workshops to full degree programs, designed and supervised international practicum experiences, and supported faculty in the design and implementation of experiential and interdisciplinary educational opportunities. She has published in peer reviewed journals (Canadian Journal of Education, Journal of Interdisciplinary Education, Journal of Educational Thought, etc.), and edited books (21st Century Literacy Teacher Education), and she is the author of a book (The Balancing Act: International, Transdisciplinary Higher Education in the 21st Century).
Mary is an advocate for international animal welfare and environmentalism. She has a wonderful husband, two step-children, and two rescue dogs who absolutely LOVE BC. For hobbies, Mary loves hiking and cooking. She is also a voracious reader and loves movies.
To reach Mary, please email Mary.Saudelli@ufv.ca.
Submitted by: Maureen Wideman; maureen.wideman@ufv.ca
09/30/2016