Instructor Spotlights

Outstanding Instructors and Teaching Recognition


Donald and Margaret Mackenzie Teaching Awards

The Donald and Margaret Mackenzie Teaching Awards honour instructors who have made distinguished teaching contributions to the Alberta School of Business.

2023 Recipients

The Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship, & Management
Emily Block

Emily Block, Associate Professor

Emily has been described by students as vibrant, engaging, and captivating. Students have consistently praised Emily for her exceptional care and attentiveness. Students emphasized the interactive and informative nature of Emily's classes, highlighting her excellent ability to seamlessly connect concepts.

Ross Bradford

Ross Bradford, Full Executive Professor

Students have expressed profound admiration for Ross' teaching approach, which balances flexibility to cater to individual student needs while ensuring a comprehensive assessment of essential course topics. Moreover, students spoke highly about his exceptional ability to foster critical thinking skills while infusing fun and engagement into the learning process.

Dawn McCoy

Dawn McCoy, Assistant Lecturer

Students enthusiastically acknowledged Dawn's vibrant passion for teaching, evident through her thoughtfully curated course content and captivating guest lectures. Additionally, students emphasized Dawn's exceptional commitment to their success, praising her unwavering support and continuous availability to provide guidance and assistance.

The Department of Marketing, Business Economics & Law
Sarah Moore

Sarah Moore, Associate Professor

Students expressed profound appreciation for Sarah's remarkable dedication to their well-being, exemplified by her comprehensive course materials and her unwavering commitment to meeting their individual needs. Sarah's genuine care and exceptional support positively impacted her students' educational journey.

Onita Blankenfeldt

Onita Blankenfeldt, Executive Professor

Onita's unwavering commitment to preparing students for successful career prospects in their desired fields is commendable by many. Furthermore, students appreciated her genuine care and dedication to enhancing their educational experiences.

Will Randall

Will Randall, Assistant Lecturer

As described by students, Will's teaching was captivating as he imparted course materials in a compelling and motivating manner. His lectures left a lasting impact, creating an engaging and enriching learning experience for his students.

The Department of Finance
Aditya Kaul

Aditya Kaul, Associate Professor

Students consistently shared their positive experiences in his course, highlighting Aditya’s impact as an instructor at the Alberta School of Business. Aditya's consistent recognition as a top educator underscores his merit and the deservingness of this award.

András Marosi

András Marosi, Full Executive Professor

András' organizational skills, responsiveness to student feedback, and willingness to support and foster comprehension of new topics have been widely acknowledged. Moreover, students greatly appreciated Andras' dedication, as he went above and beyond by imparting insights into the inner workings of the finance industry.

Christophe Voegeli

Christophe Voegeli, Assistant Lecturer

Students consistently spoke to his remarkable teaching abilities both in an online and in-person setting. Notably, students appreciated his skilful integration of real-life applications into the classroom because it enriched their learning experience and enhanced their understanding of various subject matters.

The Department of Accounting & Business Analytics 
Jason Lee

Jason Lee, Associate Professor

Students appreciated Jason's genuine care and commitment to making them feel valued and supported. Jason's dedication extends beyond the confines of the classroom, as he maintains an interest in students' well-being, even after they have completed his course.

Erin Marshall

Erin Marshall, Full Executive Professor

Erin's kindness and dedication to her students is highly commendable. Furthermore, Erin goes the extra mile by taking the time to learn the names of each student, fostering a personalized and inclusive learning environment. Students also highlighted that Erin makes accounting engaging and enjoyable.

David Rusnacik

David Rusnacik, Associate Lecturer

Students spoke highly of David, praising his boundless enthusiasm that truly shines through in his teaching. Moreover, students appreciated the exceptional clarity and utility of his lecture notes, making them informative and beneficial to their learning experience.


Stay tuned for the 2023/2024 Nomination Form