Meet the Team

The Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning is located in the 430 suite of Kresge Library, the top floor of the library. Where is Kresge Library?

Learning Lab: 430R Kresge Library
Faculty and Staff Offices: 430N-430P Kresge Library

Sarah Hosch, Ph.D

Sarah Hosch, Ph.D. is the Faculty Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She holds a Ph.D. in biochemistry, molecular biology and biophysics and is a Special Instructor in the Department of Biological Sciences. She is an expert instructor and leader in innovative and equitable teaching practices in a wide variety and modality of courses. Dr. Hosch has a longstanding commitment to student success and retention through her previous roles in student advising, curriculum development, course alignment and program assessment. Her areas of interest include evidence-based teaching practices to improve student learning gains and reduce equity gaps, gateway course success, and improving student perceptions of science.

You can reach Sarah at:
[email protected]
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Christina Moore, Ph.D

Christina Moore, Ph.D. is the Associate Director for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning. She is developing the expansion of CETL's online presence and resources for faculty and supports the Faculty Director in program and resource development. Her scholarship focuses on educational technology, teaching writing, and online learning. Christina earned her PhD in Educational Leadership at OU, earned her M.A. in English from OU, and was a Special Lecturer in Writing and Rhetoric at OU. See Christina's CV.

You can reach Christina at:
(248) 370-2499
[email protected]
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Mona Rau Stamos

Mona Rau-Stamos is the Office Assistant for the Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning (CETL). She oversees the administrative functions of the office and provides essential support to the CETL team. Mona earned both her Bachelor of Science in Finance and Master of Organizational Leadership from Oakland University and has been part of the OU community since 2015. She brings over a decade of customer service experience, primarily in educational settings, which enhances CETL’s ability to serve faculty and advance its mission.

You can reach Mona at:
(248) 370-2751
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Daniel Brengel

Daniel Brengel is the Educational Development Specialist for first-generation student success initiatives for CETL. He holds a B.A. in English with certification in Teaching English to Speakers of other Languages (TESOL) and an M.A. in Linguistics with a specialization in Language Arts Education, both from Oakland University. He has over 10 years of experience working in learning and literacy centers and 14 years of experience teaching ESL, linguistics, and writing courses at Oakland University, Madonna University, and Macomb Community College. Daniel previously served as Director of the Academic Success Center at Macomb. His research areas of interest include second language writing, translingual theory, linguistic justice, inclusive pedagogy, and faculty perceptions of student writing.

You can reach Daniel at:
[email protected]