UWINDSOR - Key Persons


Abby Nakhaie

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Finance and Administration

Anna Pedri

Job Titles:
  • Secretary to the Executive Director / Analytical Assistant

Anti-Racism Pedagogies Teaching

Job Titles:
  • Leadership Chair

Brandon Besant

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Analyst, Data Analyst Specialist

Bushi, Juliet

Job Titles:
  • Lecturer

Carina Luo

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Analyst, Data Analyst Specialist

Carol Kong-Dai

Job Titles:
  • Practice Teaching Specialist

Christine Weisener

Job Titles:
  • Joint PhD Program Assistant

Dana Datta

Job Titles:
  • Program Support Assistant ( Currently on Leave )

Dr. Ken Montgomery

Job Titles:
  • Dean of Education

Dr. Lindsey Jaber

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean, Teacher Education

Dr. Mary Jo Haddad

Job Titles:
  • Chancellor

Dr. Michael MacDonald

Job Titles:
  • Associate Dean
  • Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research
Dr. MacDonald is the Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Research in the Faculty of Education. Dr. MacDonald holds teacher certification in Alberta (K-12) and Ontario (Primary-Junior, Special Education) and is a member of the Ontario College of Teachers. Dr. MacDonald has extensive postsecondary teaching experience in Australia, Canada, and the United States. His teaching interests include educational psychology, health promotion, special and inclusive education, and teacher education. His research interests include health promotion, suicide prevention, program evaluation, and teacher education. MacDonald, M. G. (2024, March 8). Enacting academic social emotional learning support through high-leverage practices. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Southfield, MI. MacDonald, M. G., Wummel, B., Hawley, L., Wallace, E., Wren, P. (2015). Graduate students' perceived readiness to prevent suicide: Implications for suicide prevention in campus communities. Poster presented at the annual meeting of the Michigan Academy of Science, Arts, and Letters, Berrien Springs, MI. MacDonald, M. G., Connally, D., Wallace, E., Hawley, L., Wren, P., & Wummel, B. (2014). College students' knowledge about suicide information: Implications for campus suicide prevention programming. Paper presented at the annual meeting of the American Association of Behavioral and Social Science, Las Vegas, NV. MacDonald, M. G. (2007, August). Attitudes of trainees in suicide intervention toward euthanasia and suicide among the non-terminally ill. Poster presented at 24 th world congress of the International Association for Suicide Prevention, Killarney, Ireland.

Dr. Naved Bakali

Job Titles:
  • Chairman of the Research Committee
Naved Bakali completed his PhD from McGill University, Montreal, in Cultural and International Studies in Education, where he also served as a sessional lecturer. Prior to joining University of Windsor's Faculty of Education, Naved was an Assistant Professor of Education at the American University in Dubai. Drawing from critical race theory and post-colonial studies, Naved's research focuses on the study of anti-Muslim racism, also referred to as Islamophobia. Additionally, his research interests include internationalizing and decolonizing higher education, refugee education, Islamic pedagogy, and educational programing for survivors of trauma. His research provides a fresh and innovative perspective on Islamophobia within institutional settings, thus demonstrating the institutionalization of anti-Muslim racism across the global North and South. Naved has been the recipient of major international, national, and departmental grants and awards in recognition of his work. He is a dynamic scholar who believes in socially oriented action-research that challenges prejudice and inequality by combining his research with grassroots activism. Research Interests Anti-Racism Education Critical Race Theory Post-Colonial Studies Curriculum Studies Critical Pedagogy Ethnic/Cultural Studies Refugee Education Internationalizing and Decolonizing Higher Education Educational Programming for Survivors of Trauma Islamic Pedagogy Courses Taught Primary/Junior Social Science Senior/Intermediate Social Science Year 1 Senior/Intermediate Social Science Year 2 Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment Technological Integration in the Classroom Secondary Practicum Elementary Practicum Elementary Math and Science Methods Third Year Professional Seminar

Dr. Robert Gordon - President

Job Titles:
  • President
  • Vice - Chancellor

Jade Li

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Analyst, Modelling

Janet Coop

Job Titles:
  • Secretary, Dean 's Office

John Dube

Job Titles:
  • Manager, Data & Analysis

Juliet Bushi

Juliet is passionate about quality education and community invitation into educational spaces. Her scholarship and research centres on Black voices, experiences and history. Juliet is interested in research that aims to dismantle anti-Black racism, improve education practices and policies, and enhance physical and health literacy. Juliet is the founder of Canahari Multidisciplinary Summer Programs (www.canahari.ca), a non-profit organization she founded over six years ago that provides accessible, culturally and socially responsive summer programming and employment opportunities to Black and racial minority school-aged children and youths. She currently teaches health and physical education Course (EDUC 5313). Through research and community engagements, Juliet aims to combat social issues, injustices and disparities that impact learning and teaching. Juliet's research spans beyond North America to Europe and Africa. Juliet has taught courses such as Indigenous Health Studies, Introductory Health Studies, Lifestyle, Health and Wellness. Prior to joining the University of Windsor, Juliet was an elected school board trustee for the Regina Catholic School Division. Juliet is currently a co-investigator on a SSHRC Partnership Development Grant focused on the impact of the living environment on older racialized immigrants' social connectedness.

Karen Bourdeau

Job Titles:
  • Practice Teaching Assistant

Kristie Sabga

Job Titles:
  • Secretary

Leslie Borg

Job Titles:
  • Field Experience Coordinator

Lina Nardone

Job Titles:
  • Administrative Assistant to the Associate Dean

Mandy Turkalj

Job Titles:
  • Assistant to the Associate Dean, Graduate Studies and Research

Maria Argoselo

Job Titles:
  • Secretary to the Dean of Education
Maria Argoselo Secretary to the Dean of Education Phone: (519) 253-3000 ext. 3811 Email: mariaa@uwindsor.ca Office: Room 2205, Leonard & Dorothy Education Building

Mark Curran

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Analyst, Enrolment Data

Nadia Hachem

Job Titles:
  • Student Success Coordinator

Radha Patel

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Continuing Teacher Education Program

Robyn Nease

Job Titles:
  • Institutional Analyst, Surveys

Rosemary Zanutto

Job Titles:
  • Executive Director

Second Floor

The University of Windsor, School of Social Work is located at: 167 Ferry Street Second Floor, Room 205 Windsor, Ontario N9A 0C5 519-253-3000 Ext. 3064

Shujah, Aamer

Job Titles:
  • Sessional Lecturer

Third Floor

The University of Windsor, Centre for Executive and Professional Education (CEPE) is located at: 167 Ferry Street Third Floor, Room 300 Windsor, Ontario N9A 0C5 519-253-3000 Ext. 6721

Thuy Shiu

Job Titles:
  • Program Support Assistant ( Temporary )

Tim Tiegs

Job Titles:
  • Coordinator, Technological Studies B.Ed. / Diploma Program

Valerie Newell

Job Titles:
  • Secretary, Continuing Teacher Education Program