Serena McDiarmid, Psychology
PhD student Serena McDiarmid is an outstanding educator in the Faculty of Arts. One student attributed the high level of engagement in her classes to the inclusive environment she fosters, stating that it "allowed for the overwhelming level of participation and questions asked in class."
Another student appreciated Serena's interactive teaching methods: "Her commitment to communicating course information in an interactive manner ensures students are attentive and remember those concepts."
Serena's early adoption of Universal Design principles and her steadfast support for fellow instructors in course development have earned her widespread praise from her peers. A faculty member highlighted Serena's reflective and evolving teaching practices: "Serena continually engages in deep reflection and revision of her teaching methods."