Recipient of the
Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching
Recipient of the Symons Award for Excellence in Teaching in 2026 granted from Trent University. This award recognizes faculty and staff members who encourage learning and who offer unique experiences to their students, challenge them to do their best work, and inspire them to learn. It recognizes outstanding teaching and exemplary care for students.
Nominators highlighted Dr. Hammami’s interactive teaching, supportive student mentorship, and ability to simplify complex material by connecting it to real‑life contexts.
Dr. Hammami builds students’ confidence by fostering safer learning spaces where students thrive academically and personally.
Nominators noted how Dr. Hammami inspires and challenges students, facilitating difficult discussion topics with sensitivity and care.
Her passion for teaching and care and concern for students is evident in all aspects of her work, as is her steadfast commitment to students’ success.
Recipient of the
Ontario Undergraduate Student Alliance (OUSA) Award for Teaching Excellence
for Trent University, Durham GTA
“Her teaching style helped me realize that learning looks different for everyone, and that difference is respected in her classroom. I left her course feeling more confident and motivated in my education.”
— Nominee“She makes complex material easier to understand by connecting it to real-life examples and encouraging open discussion. Because of this, learning felt engaging instead of overwhelming.”
— Nominee