UNIVERSITY OF SASKATCHEWAN - Key Persons
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- Director of Aboriginal Education Research Centre
- Professor, Educational Foundations ( on Sabbatical )
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- Program Coordinator, Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning ( SoTL )
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- Educational Psychology & Special Education
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Associate Director, Indian Teacher Education Program ( ITEP )
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- Director, Undergraduate Programs, Programs Office
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- Strategic Business Advisor, Financ
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- Education Student Records & Academic Advisor, Undergraduate Programs Office / Undergraduate Program Advisor
Battiste, Marie (1996). Post-colonial Mi'kmaq Language Development Strategies. In S. Léger (Ed.), Towards a Language Agenda: Futurist Outlook on the United Nations. Proceedings of the Second Conference, University of Ottawa, May 1995. Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Linguistic Rights.
Battiste, Marie (1996). Reprint. Annie and John Battiste: A Mi'kmaq Family History. In R. Kaplan (Ed.), Cape Breton Works: More Lives from Cape Breton's Magazine (pp. 163-184). Wreck Cove, NS: Breton Books.
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- Professor Emerita, Curriculum Studies
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- Executive Assistant to the Dean
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- Executive Assistant to the Associate Dean ( Research, Graduate Support, and International Initiatives )
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- Academic and off - Campus Programs Advisor
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- Lecturer, Curriculum Studies
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- Communications and Advancement Coordinator
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- Co - Supervision With Dr. Geraldine Balzer )
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- Educational Psychology & Special Education
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- Academic Advisor & Coordinator, ECE Certificate
- Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Associate Professor of Educational Technology
- Associate Professor, Curriculum Studies ( on Sabbatical )
Dirk Morrison is an Associate Professor of Educational Technology and Design in the Department of Curriculum Studies, College of Education, University of Saskatchewan.
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- Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration
- Department Head
- Educational Administration
Dr David Burgess is Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Administration at the University of Saskatchewan; he is currently on leave following administrative service as Associate Dean. His research and teaching interests include philosophy of organization, organization theory and organizational modelling, university administration, educational law, and methods in legal instruction and research. He has published internationally on these topics, and has been an invited presenter at national and international conferences on the subjects of the history and organization of Canadian educational administration and educational law, international comparative educational administration, and methods in legal instruction. Burgess' current research projects are principally focused on agent-based modeling (ABM) of schools, computer algorithms for the matching of interns with professional field-based mentors, on the statistical generation of synthetic pre-kindergarten to grade 12 school populations for use in organizational analysis, artificial neural networks for educational policy support, and on Bayesian network informed design of computer-based organizational simulations and administrative decision-making tools.
Dr Burgess has co-authored or edited five books-including a foundational history of the academic debates in the study of educational administration (with colleague Newton) and other works on decision-making and governance in educational organizations-and several articles published in the field of educational administration and educational research; his two books on educational law in Saskatchewan (with colleagues Walker, Chomos, and Donlevy) and Ontario (with colleagues Kutsyuruba, Walker, and Donlevy) are used as primary textbooks in Saskatchewan and Ontario undergraduate (pre-service) teacher education in the administration of schools. His recent international pro bono work includes consultation and research in partnership with the Jamaican Ministry of Education and the Mexican principals' organization Interleader; ongoing inter-university partnership development with Capital Normal University (Beijing) and Tianjin Normal University in China, University of Dhaka in Bangladesh, the University of Barcelona in Spain, Stirling University in Scotland, and Newcastle University in England; university-school partnership development with Maple Leaf Education Systems (Dalian) in China, Columbia International School (Saitama) in Japan, British Columbia International School of Bangkok in Thailand, and Canadian International School of Thailand (Bangkok); as well as school-improvement initiatives in Mozambique.
Dr Burgess holds considerable practical experience in the design and successful implementation of responsibility-centred management (RCM) and decentralized budget models, with a particular focus on workload equity and efficient program delivery in universities. His university teaching has concentrated in the history of organizational theory, philosophy of organization, and educational and administrative law. He maintains a teaching license in New Brunswick with a specialization in secondary social and political sciences, and history. In 2009, Dr Burgess was the recipient of the Thomas B. Greenfield Dissertation Award, Canadian Association for the Study of Educational Administration (CASEA), for the outstanding Canadian doctoral dissertation in educational administration.
Within the University context, Burgess has served as Department Head and Graduate Chair in Educational Administration, and as Associate Dean (Research, Graduate Support, and International Initiatives) in the College of Education. Additionally, he served as vice-chair of the University Planning and Priorities Committee of Council, as the Director of the Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit (SELU), as Editor-in-Chief of the SELU Research Review Journal, and as co-editor of the Journal of Educational Administration and Foundations (JEAF; now Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy). External to the University, Dr Burgess was formerly a consultant with the United Nations Non-Governmental Liaison Service (UN/NGLS) in Geneva, Switzerland, and he has served on the Board of Directors for Jubilee Residences in Saskatoon-a non-profit corporation and affiliate of the Saskatoon Health Region established in 1955 providing long-term care facilities.
Dr Burgess is currently accepting graduate students with a research focus on agent-based modelling in educational organizations or micro-economic analysis of schools and universities.
Education
PhD, University of Saskatchewan, 2008
MEd (Thesis), University of Saskatchewan, 2003
BEd (Distinction), University of New Brunswick, 2006
BA (Honours), University of Saskatchewan, 1997
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- Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations
Dr. Carmen Gillies is Métis and multi-racial (Norwegian and Chinese Canadian) and is from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. In 2018, Dr. Gillies completed her PhD in Educational Foundations at the University of Saskatchewan. Her research utilized critical race theory and critical mixed-race studies to analyze the racialized K-12 experiences of Métis teachers. She also earned a Master of Education with Educational Foundations, which examined the history of scientific racism and ongoing anti-Indigenous racism in Saskatchewan education. Carmen's research examines critical race theory and its potential to strengthen and contribute to local Saskatchewan-based and Canadian racially just democratic schools and society. Prior to her appointment as an Assistant Professor with the College of Education, she served as faculty with ITEP and SUNTEP, and as a Research Associate with the Aboriginal Education Research Centre. Outside of research and teaching, she enjoys working with teacher candidates and has facilitated anti-oppressive groups such as the Student Teachers' Anti-Racism Society (STARS) and the SUNTEP Anti-Racism Education Forum and Gender and Sexual Diversity Alliance. Currently, she works with teacher candidates and faculty/graduate student mentors as the project lead of the Anti-Racist Education Mentorship (AEM) Project. Carmen also works with Saskatoon schools where she delivers anti-racism professional development and collaborates with inspiring teachers and administrators.
Education
Ph.D., University of Saskatchewan, Educational Foundations, 2018 A Critical Race Theory Analysis of Metis Teachers' Counter-Stories: https://harvest.usask.ca/handle/10388/8449
M.Ed., University of Saskatchewan, Educational Foundations, 2007 Historical Racial Theories and Ongoing Racialization in Saskatchewan: https://harvest.usask.ca/handle/10388/etd-01162007-134258
B.A. University of Saskatchewan, Department of Indigenous Studies, 2002
B.Ed. University of Saskatchewan, Majors: Secondary Social Studies and English Language Arts, 1997
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- Associate Vice - President Research ( Engagement )
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- Head, Department of Curriculum Studies
Dr. Egan J Chernoff (@MatthewMaddux) is an editorial board member of Mathematical Thinking and Learning and Vector: Journal of the British Columbia Association of Mathematics Teachers and a few other journals. Egan's research utilizes logical fallacies (e.g., the fallacy of composition, the appeal to ignorance and others) and particular theories, models and frameworks from the fields of mathematics education and cognitive psychology (e.g., attribute substitution) to account for prospective elementary, middle and high school math teachers' normatively incorrect, inconsistent and sometimes inexplicable responses to a variety of probabilistic tasks. He also makes efforts to popularize mathematics education. For example, he writes a column entitled "Math Ed Matters by MatthewMaddux" for The Variable, where he tells slightly bent, untold, true stories of mathematics teaching and learning. Egan was, but is becoming less and less of, an ardent user of social media for mathematics education. His digital curation of the mathematics education information he finds via the web has led him to be known as the Yahoo (in, of course, a web directory sense) of mathematics education.
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- Associate Professor of Curriculum Studies in the College
- Associate Professor, Curriculum Studies
- Department Head and Graduate Chair, Educational Foundations
Dr. Geraldine Balzer is an Associate Professor of Curriculum Studies in the College of Education at the University of Saskatchewan. Her experiences teaching Inuit students led to her interest in decolonizing pedagogies and transformative education. Her teaching focuses on ways of disrupting the hegemony of standard English and embracing the diversity of Englishes within our world, incorporating Aboriginal and postcolonial literature into secondary classrooms, and preparing teachers to be advocates of social justice. Her research focuses on decolonization and social justice. She works with teachers to explore the use of diverse literary texts and literary theory in order to engage students in critical thinking about societal issues. She also studies International Experiential Education/Service Learning and its impact on Canadian participants and host communities in Central America. A central focus of this research is to ensure that Indigenous host communities in the Global South have voice in the development and implementation of these programs. Reciprocity is central to developing research that is not an extractive industry but is co-owned by the researchers and the communities.
Education
Ph.D. University of Saskatchewan, Interdisciplinary Studies (Curriculum Studies and English), 2007
M.Ed. University of Saskatchewan, 1987
M.A. University of Waterloo, English, 1983
B.A. University of British Columbia,Theatre Arts and English, 1980
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- Dean, College of Education
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- Associate Professor
- Graduate Chair, Educational Psychology & Special Education
Dr. Laureen McIntyre is an Associate Professor and the current Graduate Chair in the Department of Educational Psychology and Special Education at the University of Saskatchewan. She teaches undergraduate, post graduate, and graduate courses in speech and language development, acquisition, and disorders, special education/diverse learners, educational psychology, and applied measurement and evaluation. Dr. McIntyre completed a Bachelor of Education degree (B.Ed.) at the University of Saskatchewan, a Master of Science degree (M.Sc.) in Communication Disorders at Minot State University, and a Doctor of Philosophy degree (Ph.D.) in Educational Psychology (specifically Special Education) at the University of Alberta. Dr. McIntyre holds a Saskatchewan Professional A Teaching Certificate and a Resource Teacher, Learning Assistance, and Special Class Teacher designation. As an American and Canadian certified, and Saskatchewan licensed, speech-language pathologist, Dr. McIntyre has worked in both community health and school settings in Alberta and Saskatchewan. Her research focus relates to meeting the diverse needs of individuals with varied language, literacy, and learning abilities investigating: professionals'/educators' education, knowledge, and practice; early, targeted, and lifelong intervention/services across the lifespan; and creating safe and enabling learning and work environments.
Education
Ph.D., University of Alberta, Department of Educational Psychology, Special Education, 2004
M.Sc., Minot State University, Department of Communication Disorders, 1994
B.Ed. with Distinction, University of Saskatchewan, College of Education, Special Education and English, 1992
Knorr, L., & McIntyre, L.J. (2016). Resilience in the face of adversity: Stories from adults with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders. Exceptionality Education International, 26(1), 53-75. https://doi.org/10.5206/eei.v26i1.7735
McIntyre, L.J., Zacharias, L., Bihun, E., & Palmer-Clarke, Y. (2018, November). Supporting young children's writing: Exploring teachers' use of digital pens in the classroom environment. Presented at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) 2018 Conference. Boston, Massachusetts, November 15-17, 2018. https://convention.asha.org/ebook/pbook2018/index.html?page=286
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- Aboriginal Education and Indigenous Ways of Knowing. College of Education Annual Research Report 2009 - 10, P. 6
- Bilingual Education and Decolonization of the Curriculum. Presentation to Principals Meeting, Prince Albert Grand Council, Prince Albert, SK. February 8 ( 21 / 2 Hours )
- Bringing Aboriginal Education into the Contemporary Education
- Co - Applicant ), Carla Peck, PI, University of Alberta
- Decolonizing Aboriginal Education
- Decolonizing Education
- Decolonizing First Nations Education
- Elder and Youth Speak
- First Nations Education and Women. Delta Kappa Gamma, Saskatoon, SK. November 16 ( 1 Hour )
- Principal Investigator ), CAMH Prevention Science Centre, Public Health Grant
- Principal Investigator ), Canadian Science Prevention Cluster, University of Toronto, 2012 - 13
- Principal Investigator ), Centre for Addiction and Mental Health, a Multi Systemic Approach to Promoting Youth Well - Being and Reducing Violence and Victimization
- Principal Investigator ), Commonwealth of Australia, Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations
- Principal Investigator ), Community Initiatives Fund, 2011 - 2012
- Principal Investigator ), Community Initiatives Fund, 2012 - 13
- Principal Investigator ), Social Science and Humanities Research Council, Animating the Mi'Kmaw Humanities. University of Saskatchewan, 2010 - 2013
- Professor Emerita, Educational Foundations
- Research Ethics for Protecting Indigenous Knowledge and Heritage
M. Battiste, 2012. Enabling the autumn seed: Towards a decolonized approach to Aboriginal knowledge, language and education. In S. Z. Burke & P. Milewski (Eds.), Schooling in transition: Readings in Canadian history of education (pp. 276-286). Toronto: University of Toronto Press.
M. Battiste (2011). Cognitive imperialism and decolonizing research: Modes of transformation. In C. Reilly, V. Russell, L.K. Chehayl, & M. M. McDermott (Eds.), Surveying borders, boundaries, and contested spaces in curriculum and pedagogy (pp. xv-xxviii). Charlotte, NC: Information Age Publishing, Inc.
M. Battiste, 2009. Cognitive assimilation, culturalism, and diversity: Evolving educational discourses for First Nations Students. In J. Lupart, A. McKeough, M. Porath, V. Timmons (Eds.), The challenges of student diversity in Canadian schools: Essays on building a better future for exceptional children. Markham, ON: Fitzhenry & Whiteside. Pp.189-222.
M. Battiste, 2009. Constitutional Reconciliation of Education for Aboriginal peoples / La réconciliation constitutionnelle des Autochtones et leurs droits éducationnels, Directions, V. 5 No. 1: 81-84.
M. Battiste (2005). Indigenous Knowledge and Pedagogy. World Indigenous Nations Higher Education Consortium (WINHEC) Journal. The WINHEC Journal is an online publication dedicated to the exploration and advancement of issues related to Indigenous education, culture and language faced by WINHEC nations and members. http://www.win-hec.org/?q=node/30
M. Battiste, (2004). Respecting postcolonial standards of Indigenous knowledge: Toward ‘A Shared and sustainable future', Journal of Aboriginal Economic Development, 4 (1): 59-67.
*A. Wilson & M. Battiste, 2011. Environmental Scan of Educational Models Supporting Aboriginal Post-Secondary Education. Prepared for the Commonwealth of Australia as represented by the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations. November 30, 2011. 52.pp. at http://www.innovation.gov.au/highereducation/IndigenousHigherEducation/ReviewOfIndigenousHigherEducation/Documents/CommissionedResearch/WilsonBattiste.doc
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- Professional Appointment, Curriculum Studies
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- Department Head, Educational Administration and Professor, Educational Administration
- Professor in the Department of Educational Administration
Dr. Paul Newton is Professor in the Department of Educational Administration. Prior to coming to the University of Saskatchewan, he was an Associate Professor in the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Alberta, a principal in the North East School Division, and an instrumental music teacher in Saskatoon Catholic Schools. His research interests include administrative practices, the principalship, educational improvement, teacher leadership, and theoretical constructions of leadership and administration. He has presented at international conferences, as an invited speaker for ministries of education in various countries, and has engaged in international professional development work for policy makers and school administrators.
Dr. Newton's most recent projects include: a study of the teaching principal; an international study of school autonomy and 21st century learning outcomes (with colleagues from Alberta, Finland, the United Kingdom, Singapore, Israel, Australia, and Hong Kong); a study of the professional learning of post-secondary vocational educators: and a study on principal decision making for school improvement. He serves as editor of the Canadian Journal of Educational Administration and Policy.
Dr Newton's research and teaching areas include school improvement, the principalship, leadership, and staff development .
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- Academic Advisor & Coordinator, ECE Certificate
- Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Lecturer - Educational Administration
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- Associate Director, Saskatchewan Educational Leadership Unit ( SELU )
Hilary Elmgren, Master's Non-Thesis (Project): Supervisor, 2013-2014 (Completed)
Hope Houston, Master's in Creative Writing (MFA) Thesis: Supervisor (2019 - 2020) (completed)
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies ( on Leave )
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- ITEP Mentor and Instructor
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- Lecturer - Educational Foundations
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- Educational Administration
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- Professor, Curriculum Studies
Jennifer Hingley, Master's Non-Thesis (Project): Supervisor, 2012-2014 (Completed)
Jing Jin, Master's Thesis: Supervisor, 2013 to 2016 (Completed)
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- Educational Administration ( on Sabbatical )
Dr Xiao's research and teaching areas include international comparative educational administration, organizational theory, and post-secondary educational administration.
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- Assistant Professor, Educational Foundations
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- Experiences Officer, Programs Office
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- Graduate Support - Educational Administration
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- Educational Administration
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Executive Assistant to the Dean
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- ITEP Mentor and Instructor
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- Professor, Educational Foundations, and Department Head, Educational Psychology & Special Education
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- Director, Sustainability Education Research Institute ( SERI ) and Director, Sustainability and Education Policy Network ( SEPN )
- Professor ( on Leave ), Educational Foundations
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- Graduate Chair, Curriculum Studies
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- Manager, Communications and External Relations
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- Graduate Programs and Internationalization Specialist
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- Strategic Business Advisor, Human Resources
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- Director, Jane and Ron Graham Centre for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning ( SoTL )
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- Graduate Chair, Educational Administration
Dr Cottrell's research and teaching areas include Native-Newcomer relations, Indigenous education, international and comparative education, and educational leadership.
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- Academic Advisor and Instructor, EAL Certificate Program, Curriculum Studies
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- Clerical Assistant, Indian Teacher Education Program ( ITEP )
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- Co - Supervisor, 2013 to 2015 ( Completed )
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- Academic and off - Campus Programs Advisor
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- Special Advisor, College of Education
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Educational Psychology and Special Education
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- Lecturer, Educational Psychology and Special Education
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- Senior Strategist, EDI and Research
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- Academic Coordinator, CERTESL
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- Associate Dean ( Undergraduate Programs, Partnerships, and Research )
Sheila Janzen, Master's Thesis: Supervisor, 2013 to 2014 (Completed)
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- Academic Services Specialist - Undergraduate Programs Office / Undergraduate Program Advisor
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- Educational Psychology & Special Education
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- Assistant Professor, Curriculum Studies
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- Building Service Technician, College of Education
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- Special Advisor to the President on Anti - Racism and Anti - Oppression
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- Associate Dean ( Research, Graduate Support and International Initiatives )
Yina Liu, Master's Thesis: Supervisor, 2016 to 2017 (Completed)
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- Indian Teacher Education Program ( ITEP )