Cory Legassic

Since arriving at Dawson 12 years ago, Cory’s commitment to enhancing the teaching and learning experience of others has continued to grow and inspire. He has been a faculty member with the Humanities and Sociology Departments where he has created and taught courses on social movements, social justice, and anti-racism. Dawson recognized his dedication and expertise in teaching by awarding him their Director General’s Teaching Excellence Award in 2015-16.

At Dawson, he has demonstrated his strong leadership skills as coordinator for Dawson’s New School. This school promotes student-centred learning by empowering students to have a greater role in shaping their own education.

Currently, as a SALTISE fellow, Cory continues to demonstrate his commitment to reaching out and sharing knowledge with colleagues throughout the academic community. His online learning activities along with other materials for in-person teaching have added value to SALTISE’s ever-growing resource database.To add further to his ongoing dedication to learning, Cory is currently studying for his PhD in Educational Studies at McGill University.